WEATHER GUARD 1245 User Manual
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ladder Rack - Models 1245 and 1275
Model 1245 - Full Size Pickup Short Beds Model 1275 - Full Size Pickup Long Beds
Approximate Assembly and
Installation Time:
5 hours per unit (5.0 hrs.)
depending on truck equipment
installation experience.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions and
warnings completely before
installing.
BOLT KIT
Bolt Kit #32-0105 is provided with
your ladder rack. Check this bolt kit
to be sure the following parts are
included:
Quan. Description
WARNING
4 3/8-16 x 3/4" Hex Head,
Thread Cutting
20 5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
4 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Carriage Bolt
4 3/8" Flat Washer
4 3/8-16 Nylon Lock Nut
4 5/16-18 x 2" Hex Hd. Bolt
2 5/16-18 x 2-3/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
12 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
16 5/16-18 x 3/4" Carriage Bolt
34 5/16 Flat Washer
14 5/16" Lock Washer
14 5/16-18 Blind Fastener
1 Installation Tool
2 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Black
Oxide Bolt
2 5/16" x 2-3/4" Latch Pins
4 Black Tie Downs
8 10-24 x 2-3/4" F.H. Screws
8 10-24 Nylon Lock Nuts
2 Sq. Cap Plugs (black)
2 5/16-18 x 2" Carriage Bolt
4 5/16 x 2" Dia. Blk. Oxide
Flat Washer
This product is only intended for, and only safe for, transporting
ladders, lumber, pipe and other similar materials. It is the responsibility of the user to secure these materials to the rack before transporting. Any modifications made to this product, or use of this
product for any other purpose than its intended use, could create
a hazardous condition that can cause serious personal injury or
property damage.
PARTS LIST
4 - Top Rail Halves
Cushion Strip (bulk)
2 - Closed Top Tube Sleeves
2 - Open Top Tube Sleeves
4 - Legs
2 - Crossmembers (open ends)
1 - Front Crossmember
1 - Front Crossmember Sleeve
2 - Bed Reinforcing Brackets
2 - Front Leg Spacer
Tube, Sealant
1 - Ladder Stop
2 - Straps
Electric Drill
Drill Bits - 5/16", 3/8" & 1/2"
3/8" Open or Box End Wrench
1/2" Open or Box End Wrench (2)
9/16" Open or Box End Wrench (2)
Screwdriver - common
Framing Square
Pencil or Marker
TOOLS REQUIRED
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Part No. 24-0132 REV. B ECN 5315 05/13
NOTE:
Some vehicle manufacturers
require a manufacturer supplied
after market reinforcing kit be
installed prior to mounting any
kind of ladder rack or truck box
on your vehicle. Kits can be
purchased from your local
vehicle dealership. Contact
your local dealer to see if your
vehicle is effected.
STEP 1. Bolt front and rear rail halves together (two bolts
per rail).
3/8-16
Nylon Lock
Nut
3/8" Flat
Washer
3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
Carriage Bolt
Cushion
Strip
STEP 2. Attach all legs and sockets. Do not tighten. (Four bolts
required per leg)
CAUTION
To keep debris out of your eyes when checking
the underside of the vehicle, or when drilling,
always wear protective eyewear.
5/16" Flat
5/16-18 x 3/4"
Carriage Bolt
3/8-16 x 3/4" Hex
Head Thread
Cutting Bolt
Washer
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
STEP 3. Assemble front crossmember.
Turn crossmember upside down for clearance on king cabs.
3/8-16 x 3/4"
Thread
Cutting Bolt
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
5/16" Flat Washer
5/16-18 x 2"
Carriage Bolt
CAUTION
Never load your rack to exceed the safe rated
capacity of your vehicle. Heavy loads carried
high can dangerously alter the center of gravity.
STEP 4. Check width of rack and truck bed. If rack is nar-
rower, clamp rear crossmember in rear open sockets temporarily,
but DO NOT drill, proceed to Step 5. If the rack is too wide, remove rear cross-member and cut to fit. Note - Double check all
measurements before cutting.
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