1501100 Ladder Rack Installation Instructions Before Assembling: Before assembling your Buyers ladder rack it s important to read, understand, and follow all listed instructions. Note: There are two different assembly options, depending on whether the ladder rack will be mounted on a short or long bed truck. The difference between the two is how the front half of the rack is assembled. Detailed instructions for both options have been provided. Failure to choose the correct option for your bed size will result in disassembling the ladder rack and starting over. The rear half of the rack is universal, and is assembled in one manner, regardless of bed size. Safety Instructions/Warnings: Your Buyers ladder rack is rated at 1,000 lbs. Do not exceed this limit for any reason. All loads must be evenly balanced and distributed over as many crossbars as possible. The removable rear crossbar must be attached and pinned to the rack before cargo can be loaded and secured. Do not carry cargo on the ladder rack with the rear crossbar removed. 1 Be sure that all hardware is securely tightened once ladder rack is assembled and mounted to the truck. Check for loose, worn, or missing hardware before each use. Tighten or replace hardware as needed. WARNING It s important to follow the provided step-by-step instructions. Failure to do so may result in severe or fatal injury and or property damage. Required Tools: Safety Glasses Gloves Adjustable Wrench Socket Wrench Set Hex Wrenches Rubber Mallet Tape Measure Surface Finish Maintenance: Your Buyers ladder rack has a powder coat finish and can be kept clean by using a soft sponge or cloth with mild soap and water. continued inside
5 1 5 9 10 8 2 7 13 3 13 10 9 4 12 7 11 6 6 8 Bill of Materials ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 3018231 1 FRONT HOOP 2 3018232 1 CROSSBAR, FRONT 3 3018233 1 CROSSBAR, MIDDLE 4 3018234 1 CROSSBAR, REAR 5 3018235 2 SIDE RAIL, FRONT 6 3018236 2 SIDE RAIL, REAR 7 3020997 2 LEG, DIRECTIONAL A (DS REAR & PS FRONT) 8 3020998 2 LEG, DIRECTIONAL B (DS FRONT & PS REAR) 9 3018239 2 FOOT, DIRECTIONAL A (DS FRONT & PS REAR) 10 3018240 2 FOOT, DIRECTIONAL B (DS REAR & PS FRONT) 11 3015973 1 BRACKET,REAR CROSS BAR MOUNT,DS 12 3015974 1 BRACKET,REAR CROSS BAR MOUNT,PS 13 3015970 4 PLATE,SIDE RAIL CONNECTOR 2
E F A B D C G H I L J & K BOLT 3 NYLON LOCK NUT FLAT WASHER TYPE SIZE QTY QTY SIZE QTY A Carriage Bolt M10x70 2 2 ΦØ20 2 B Carriage Bolt M16X35 6 6 Ø35 6 C Hex Head Bolt M12x50 8 8 Ø25 16 D Hex Head Bolt M12X75 2 2 ΦØ25 4 E Hex Head Bolt M10X30 2 2 ΦØ20 4 F Hex Head Bolt M10X30 2 0 ΦØ20 2 G Hex Head Bolt M18X85 4 4 ΦØ50 8 H Hex Head Bolt M18X85 4 4 ΦØ35 8 I Shoulder Bolt M16X70 8 8 M12xØ35 8 M16xØ30 8 J Button Head Hex Screw M12X70 8 8 ΦØ35 8 K L Mounting Brackets N/A 8 L Latch Pin M6x68 2
Assembling Front Half of Rack (Short Bed) 1. Slide the front crossbar onto the bottom tubes of the front siderails as shown. Note: Crossbar gussets should be facing toward rear of the rack. C Front Rear Leg Gusset Fig. 1 Fig. 4 3. Slide the assembled legs and feet onto the front siderails as shown. Leg gussets should be facing the rear of the rack. Front Rear Front Cross Bar Gusset Fig. 2 2. Assemble the front legs and feet as shown. Legs and feet are directional. Make sure that leg gussets are facing toward the rear of the rack. Foot mounting tabs should face the inside of the bed on each side. Hand tighten hardware. Fig. 5 G H Foot Mounting Tab Fig. 3 Fig. 6 4
Assembling Front Half of Rack (Short Bed) 4. Attach the cab hoop to the front siderails as shown. Make sure that the drain hole, in the center of the cab hoop, is facing down. Tighten cab hoop hardware completely. 5. With someone s assistance, carefully lift the front half of the rack and attach each leg to the gussets on the front crossbar as shown. Hand tighten hardware. CAUTION The front half of the ladder rack will not stand by itself. Fig. 7 Fig. 9 A I Fig. 8 Fig. 10 The front half of the ladder rack is now assembled (short bed) 5
Assembling Front Half of Rack (Long Bed) 1. Slide the front crossbar onto the bottom tubes of the front siderails as shown. Note: Crossbar gussets should be facing toward front of the rack. C Rear Front Fig. 11 Fig. 14 3. Slide the assembled legs and feet onto the front siderails as shown. Leg gussets should be facing toward the front of the rack. Rear Front Cross Bar Gusset Fig. 12 Front 2. Assemble the front legs and feet as shown. Legs and feet are directional. Make sure that leg gussets are facing toward the front of the rack. Foot mounting tabs should face the inside of the bed on each side. Hand tighten hardware. Fig. 15 G H Foot Mounting Tabs Fig. 13 6 Fig. 16
Assembling Front Half of Rack (Long Bed) 4. Attach the cab hoop to the front siderails as shown. Make sure that the drain hole, in the center of the cab hoop, is facing down. Tighten cab hoop hardware completely. 5. With someone s assistance, carefully lift the front half of the rack and attach each leg to the gussets on the front crossbar as shown. Hand tighten hardware. CAUTION The front half of the ladder rack will not stand by itself. Fig. 17 Fig. 19 A I Fig. 18 Fig. 20 The front half of the ladder rack is now assembled (long bed) 7
Assembling Rear Half of Rack (Short or Long Bed) 1. Assemble the rear legs and feet as shown. Legs and feet are directional. Make sure that leg gussets are facing toward the front of the rack. Foot mounting tabs should face the inside of the bed on each side. Hand tighten hardware. 2. Slide the rear legs onto the rear siderails as shown. G Fig. 23 H Fig. 21 3. Attach the rear crossbar mounting brackets to the rear siderails as shown. Hardware can be fully tightened. C F Driver Side Fig. 22 Fig. 24 E Passenger Side F 8 E Fig. 25
Assembling Rear Half of Rack (Short or Long Bed) 4. Attach the rear crossbar by inserting it into the rear crossbar mounting brackets as shown. Insert snap hooks thru small holes on the side of each crossbar mounting bracket. This will hold the rear cross bar in place. Fig. 29 Fig. 26 6. With someone s assistance, carefully lift the rear half of the rack and attach each leg, to the gussets in the rear crossbar mounting brackets as shown. Hand tighten hardware. CAUTION The front half of the ladder rack will not stand by itself. L I Fig. 27 5. Attach the center crossbar by sliding it onto the rear siderails as shown. Tighten hardware just enough so that the center crossbar doesn t move. Fig. 30 D Fig. 28 9 Fig. 31 The rear half of the ladder rack is now assembled.
Joining Front and Back Half of Rack 1. With someone s assistance, carefully slide the front half and rear half of the ladder rack together as shown. The rear siderails will nest inside of the front siderails. 2. Assemble the siderail connection plates at the connection point, on the driver and passenger side of the ladder rack as shown. Fully tighten the hardware. Nesting Point Front Rear B Fig. 32 Fig. 33 Vehicle Installation Note: If vehicle does not have an "over the rail" bed liner or OEM plastic top rail, you may need to insert a ½" thick solid shim under each mounting foot (not included). Shims should be the same length and width as each foot. 1. With someone s assistance, carefully lift the ladder rack into position on the trucks bed rails. 2. Make sure that the rear mounting feet are as close to the rear corner of the bed rail as possible. Fig. 35 4. Once the ladder rack is in the desired position, use the Mounting Bracket System to secure the ladder rack to the truck bed as shown. Fully tighten the mounting bracket hardware. Once the ladder rack is securely attached to the vehicle it can be aligned. J Fig. 34 3. Carefully slide the front legs and crossbar forward, so that the front mounting feet are as close to the front corner of the bed rail as possible. Note: Make sure that there is adequate space, between the truck cab and the ladder rack, to tighten hardware. 10 K Fig. 36
Aligning the Ladder Rack Cab Hoop 1. Stand in front of the vehicle. Note the alignment of the cab hoop in relation to the roof of the truck cab. Have an assistant adjust the rack to the left or right until the front hoop is centered over the truck cab. The hardware that connects the mounting foot to the leg can now be tightened. 2. Recheck alignment and adjust if necessary. All hardware can now be fully tightened, starting with the gusset points at the top of each leg. Completed Rack (Short Bed) Completed Rack (Long Bed) 11
Accessories: Ratchet Tie-Down (P/N 5480010) Optional Buyers Products ratchet tie-downs are available to use with your ladder rack. These ratchet tie-downs will bolt directly to the gussets on all (4) legs, and can be used to secure equipment (no drilling is required). The strap itself is 2 x 10 in length and has a permanently attached s-hook. It has a 1,000 lb working load limit and a 3,000 lb minimum breaking strength. Window Screen (P/N 1501105) The Buyers Products window screen is a perfect optional accessory to help protect the cab from the cargo in the bed of the truck. Constructed out of 15 gauge CNC formed steel with a black powder coat finish. Ratchet Tie-Down Wind Deflector (P/N 1501193) The universal fit wind deflector can be used in with Buyers Products ladder racks 1501100, 1501200, 1501210 and 1501300 along with other similar ladder racks. The 40" black powder coated deflector installs quickly on most ladder racks. WARRANTY Buyers Products Co. warrants all truck/trailer hardware manufactured or distributed by it, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. Parts must be properly installed and used under normal conditions. Any product which has been altered, including modification, misuse, accident or lack of maintenance will not be considered under warranty. Normal wear is excluded. The sole responsibility of Buyers Products Co. under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part or parts which are returned, prepaid, and are found to be defective by Buyers Products Co. Authorization from Buyers Products Co. must be obtained before returning any part. No charges for transportation or labor performed on Buyers products will be allowed under this warranty. 12 3014972_D