WEATHER GUARD 1280 User Manual

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Model 1280 Full Size Truck Rack ( 8 ft. Bed)

IMPORTANT

BEFORE YOU

BEGIN

Read these instructions
and warnings completely
before assembly and
installation.

NOTE: If your vehicle has a bedliner
you may need to drill, trim, or cut
the liner for proper installation of
this product. If the bedliner extends
over the top rail on the sides of the
bed, this rack will not work unless
the entire over the top section is re­moved.

Approximate Assembly and Installation time:

1 hour 18 min. per unit (1.299 hrs.)

Depending on truck equipment installation experience.

PARTS LIST

 1 - Driver Side Leg/Base/Rail
 1 - Passenger Side Leg/Base/Rail
 1 - Driver Side Front Rail
 1 - Passenger Side Front Rail
 Tube, E-6000 Sealant

NOTE: Crossmembers are packaged
separately per vehicle model

 1281 = GM Crossmembers
 1282 = Dodge Crossmembers

Model 1500 through

2001

Models 2500/3500

through 2002
 1283 = Ford Crossmembers
 1284 = Super Duty Ford

Crossmembers
 1287 = Dodge Crossmembers

2002 Model 1500 and

2003 Models 2500/3500
and newer

BOLT KIT

Bolt Kit #32-0102 is provided with
your ladder rack. Check this bolt kit
to be sure the following parts are
included:

Quan. Description

8 5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut

6 5/16-18 x 1" Carriage Bolt
4 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Hex Hd.

Bolt

2 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Carriage

Bolt

8 5/16 Flat Washer

4 5/16" Lock Washer
4 5/16-18 Blind Fastener

4 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Hex Hd.
8 1/4-20 Nylon Lock Nut
12 1/4 Flat Washer

1 Blind Fastener Installation

Tool

1 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Black

Oxide Bolt
4 Black Tie Downs
8 10-24 x 2-3/4" F.H. Screws
8 10-24 Nylon Lock Nuts
4 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Carriage Bolt

WARNING

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, will create a hazardous condition that will
cause serious personal injury or property damage.

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.

TOOLS REQUIRED

 Electric Drill
 Drill Bits - 7/32", 1/4", & 1/2"
 Screwdriver - common
 Open or Box End Wrenches - 7/16",

1/2", & 9/16"
 3/8" Drive Ratchet
 Sockets - 7/16" & 1/2"
 C-clamp

Rev. A 7/04 Part No. 24-0136

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Tie Down

Front Crossmember

Driver Side
Front Rail

Strap (4)

Passenger Side
Front Rail

Passenger Side
Leg/Base/Rail

Center Crossmember

Driver Side
Leg/ Base/Rail

Mounting Pad

Rear Crossmember

2