TracRac Contractor Rac User Manual

NOTES:
For good performance and safety, we recommend re-torquing all clamps and fasteners to the proper specifications af ter the first 500 miles and every 5000 miles thereafter.
Carrying high loads over rough roads with excess speed may damage the system on your truck. Exercise good judgement at all times.
Please call us with questions or concerns: 800.501.1587 or email: info@tracrac.com
Installation Manual
Trac Rac, Inc.
994 Jefferson Street • Fall River, MA 02721
800.501.1587
www.tracrac.com
SKU# 00-25850 Series
Installation Notes:
• Contractor Rac Pro mounts onto the side rails of your truck without drilling.
• Installation is straight forward, and should take approximately 45 minutes to complete.
1. Verify that you have received the correct parts using the assembly drawing and packing list.
Figure 1. Contractor Rac Pro Installed on a truck bed.
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Table 1. Tools Required
1) Socket Wrench
2) 13mm, 15mm, 16mm and 17mm Sockets
3) 5mm Allen Wrench
4) 3/16” and 5/16” Allen Wrench
Recommended
1) Torque Wrench
FRONT
DODGE FORD F150
LH
LH
CHEVY
TOYOTA TUNDRA
GMC
FORD F250/350
UPRIGHT BASE
(VERTICAL OVAL TUBE
NOT SHOWN)
TOYOTA TUNDRA
CHEVY GMC
DODGE FORD F150/250/350
REAR
Figure 3. Footprint for base of uprights.
RH
SNAP IN THEM TOGETHER
UPRIGHT BASE BETWEEN
THEM NOT SHOWN
RH
3. After selecting the correct hole pattern for your truck (using Figure 3), plug up all other holes using the black plastic rivets. Large rivet–on the top, small rivet–on the bottom (Figure 4).
Table 3. Plastic Rivets
Item
15
15
Part No.
PI-23328
PI-23329
Description
Rivet, Small, Ratchet, Black
Rivet, Large, Ratchet, Black
No.
Qty.
2
1
2
4. Attach rubber block assembly and rubber shim to uprights using socket head cap bolt, washer, rubber shim, rubber block and brass square pocket nut, see Figure 4. Complete all four upright assemblies. Do not at tach the L-Rail clamps (items 1,9 and 10), see Figure 5. NOTE: Match
the hole patterns in the rubber shims to the correct upright. Flat surface of rubber shim must face down.
Figure 4. Front upright assembly.
FRONT
UPRIGHT
LH
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2. Install the cleat using two bolts (3 /16” Allen Wrench). Loosely attach bottom of the corner braces to all four uprights using hex bolt (16mm socket).
Table 2. Cleat and Corner Brace Parts
Item
No.
1
2
3
4
Qty.
1
2
1
1
Part No.
PI-11009
HD-80136
01-22008
HD-23143-1
Description
Cleat
Bolt 1/4-20X1.75
Corner Brace
Hex Bolt,
M10-1.5X 25
5
1
HD-23193
Heavy Washer,
M10, THICK
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Figure 2. Cleat and Corner Brace installation.
UPRIGHT
2
Item
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
Part No.
HD-11011
HD-80078
RX-11031
01-2100N
FX-23269
FX-23270
FX-23271
Description
Bolt Socket Head Cap, 3/8-16x3.00”
3/8 Washer, THIN
Rubber Block
Sq Pocket Nut, Brass
Rubber Shim, Front LH
Rubber Shim, Front RH
Rubber Shim, Rear LH
No.
Qty.
1
2
3
4
5
6
3
7
(Not Shown)
8
1
FX-23272
Rubber Shim, Rear RH
1
2
LARGE
RIVET
SMALL
RIVET
1
(Not Shown)
1
45
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01-23222
01-22911
Clamp, L-Rail
U-Channel 3” Long
3
4
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FRONT
UPRIGHT
RH
6
RUBBER SHIM
FLAT FACES DOWN
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Figure 5. Upright installation.
5. Insert the rubber block into the stake pocket opening and tighten up the bolt using 5/16 Allen Wrench. Torque to 90-110 in-lbs.
6. Slide one clamp into the base of each upright. Position as shown and secure using socket head cap bolt and U-channel. Tighten up the bolt using 5/16 Allen Wrench. Torque to 130-150 in- lbs.
7A. Build two standard crossbar assemblies. Assemble two tie downs–items 1, 2
and 3 (See Figure 7 and Table 5). Slide them into the top groove of the crossbar.
7B. Slide 6 T-bolts (item 5) into the bottom groove of the crossbar (3 per side).
NOTE: The flat recess of the crossbar must face down.
7C. Attach the end caps (item 6) using screws (item 7) using 5mm Allen Wrench.
SADDLE
EQUAL DISTANCE
LOCK NUT, M10X1.5
P/N HD-23179
15MM SOCKET
CORNER BRACES
EQUAL DISTANCE
SADDLE
Figure 8. Crossbar installation.
Table 5. Standard Crossbar Assembly
Item
2
2
2
1
6
2
2
Part No.
10-25111
KB-90004
HD-80122
01-10540
HD-80218
PI-23325
HD-23276
Knob, Female 3/8-16 UNC
T-Bolt 3/8-16X1-1/8, SS
Crossbar, Triple T-Slot
T-Bolt, M10X1.5, 25mm
Crossbar Endcap
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Qty.
Description
Tiedown
Bolt M6X1
4
TOP
BOTTOM RECESS
BASE
Figure 6. Clamp attachment.
FRONT
1
CLAMP
8A. Attach each crossbar onto a lef t and right upright by inserting the T-bolts through the saddle plate and corner brace
holes. Attach 6 locknuts leaving them loose for adjustments.
8B. Center the crossbar left to right. Crossbar should fit flat on the saddle plats, tighten the T-bolt nuts using 15mm socket.
Torque T-bolt nuts to 220-240 in-lbs.
9. Follow steps 1 through 6 (See Figure 9) to install the front and rear cantilevers.
2
SLIDE REAR CANTILEVER
(SHORT FOR SHORT BED)
ON T-SHAPE NUT BAR
SLIGHTLY UNSCREW
1
2
TWO BOLTS
(13mm SOCKET)
4
SLIDE CLAMP ASSEMBLY
ON REAR CANTILEVER
FRONT
CANTILEVER
6
SLIDE FRONT CANTILEVER INTO
CLAMP CENTER CLAMP AND
TIGHTEN UP FOUR BOLTS
(15mm AND 17mm SOCKETS)
THEN TIGHTEN UP TWO BOLTS
OF FRONT UPRIGHT
REAR
CANTILEVER
7
6
Figure 7. Standard crossbar assembly.
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5
4
3
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ALIGN REAR CANTILEVER WITH REAR UPRIGHT
AND TIGHTEN UP TWO BOLTS
SLIGHTLY UNSCREW TWO
BOLTS AND SLIDE
FRONT CANTILEVER ON
T-SHAPE NUT BAR
Figure 9. Front and Rear Cantilever installation.
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Table 7. Upright Part Reference
4
5
3
Item
No.
1
Qty.
1
Part No.
PI-11009
Description
Cleat
BRACKET
ASSMEBLY
Figure 10. Forward Crossbar assembly.
Table 6. Forward Crossbar assembly parts
Item
4
2
4
Part No.
HD-80218
01-25051
HD-23179
FRONT
CANTILEVER
Description
T-Bolt, M10-1.5X25
Bracket, Forward
Lock Nut #10-1.5
No.
1
2
3
Qty.
FORWARD
BRACKET
ASSMEBLY
TWO BOLTS
Figure 11A. Crossbar installation. DETAIL A.
2
2
1
BRACKET
2
3
ASSMEBLY
1
6
UPRIGHT
3
4
5
6
2
1
1
2
2
HD-80136
FX-11139
PI-23327
FX-90138
HD-23163-1
Bolt 1/4-20X1.75”
Nut Bar
Spacer, Cantilever
Bushing, Oval Tube
Hex Flange Bolt, M8X1.25, 50mm
Figure 13. Upright Parts.
4 1
10. Built forward crossbar assembly by following the steps of the standard crossbar assembly except slide 4 bolts (item 1) into bottom groove of the crossbar (2 per side). Attach the end caps. Loosely attach the bracket assemblies to the crossbar using lock nuts and 15mm socket.
11. Loosen two bolts (13mm socket) on the forward bracket assemblies.
Slide the nut bar into the cantilever groove on each side.
12A. Align the bracket with the end of the front cantilever.
Table 8. Cantilever Clamp Part Reference
Item
1
1
1
4
Part No.
01-11144
BL-22000-D
HD-23179
HD-23165
Description
Cantilever Clamp
Label, TracRac
Lock Nut M10X1.5
Bolt, M8X1.25, 35mm Hex
No.
1
2
3
4
Qty.
Figure 14. Cantilever Clamp Parts.
3
2
12B. Tighten two bolts using 13mm socket (Torque 90-110 lbs).
12C. Tighten two nuts using 15mm socket (Torque 220-240 lbs) on each side.
Figure 16. Tie Down Kit.
2
12D. Press the end caps into the front and rear cantilevers.
1
Make sure that all bolts and nuts are tightened up.
Assembly is completed.
1
2
3
3
Figure 15. Forward Bracket Parts.
NUT BAR
CANTILEVER
GROOVE
Figure 11B. Crossbar installation. DETAIL B.
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END CAP
P/N PI-23326
TWO
BOLTS
Figure 12. End cap installation.
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NUTS
Table 9. Forward Bracket Part Reference
Item
Qty.
1
1
2
Part No.
FX-11139
01-11142
HD-23163
Description
Nut Bar
Bracket, Forward
Bolt, M8X1.25, 16mm Hex Flange
No.
1
2
3
Table 10. Tie Down Kit Part Reference
Item
2
2
2
Part No.
10-25111
KB-90004
HD-80122
Tie Down Zinc Diecast
Knob, Female 3/8-16 UNC
T-Bolt #3/8-16X1-1/8, SS
No.
1
2
3
Qty.
Description
NOTES: Although the Contractor Rac is capable of carrying a maximum of 1250 lbs, evenly distributed between both racks, the capability is limited to the strength of the truck sidewall it is mounted on. More information on back cover.
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