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800 LB. LOAD CAP ACITY PICKUP TRUCK RACK Model 9851 1 INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS Visit our website at: http://www .harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . SA VE THIS MANUAL. Copyright © 2008 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any [...]
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SKU 9851 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2 SPECIFICA TIONS Materials Steel T ubing, Brackets and Fasteners Max. Weight Capacity 800 lb. Overall Dimensions 1 1’-6” L x 5’ W x 2’-10” H Weight 133 lb. UNP ACKING When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or b[...]
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SKU 9851 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 Assembly Please note: The following tools are needed (but not included) for proper assembly of T ruck Rack: Adjustable Wrench, Hacksaw , Pen Marker , Center Punch and a Drill with 5/16” Drill bit. Before assembly and installation, determine 1. if truck has LONG or SHORT bed. M[...]
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SKU 9851 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4 9. Slide Front Side Frames (2) and Back Side Frames (3) together . Attach two Clamp halves (13) over connected portion of the Side and Back frames. Use Bolts (15), Nuts (16) and Flat W ashers (17) to fasten Clamps over connected frames. See Figure 5 , below . 10. Slide ends of C[...]
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SKU 9851 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5 15. With assistance, lift T ruck Rack onto truck bed. Position Front Mounting Feet as close to front corner truck bed rails as possible. Posi- tion Rear Mounting Feet as close as possible to rear corner truck bed rails. Please note: T ruck Rack can be installed ei- ther temporar[...]
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SKU 9851 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6 P ARTS LIST & ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM Part Description Qty . 1 Cab Bar 1 2 Front Side Frames 2 3 Back Side Frames 2 4 Front Left Leg Stand 1 5 Front Right Leg Stand 1 6 Rear Left Leg Stand (with welded tip) 1 7 Rear Right Leg Stand 1 8L, 8R Front Mounting Feet 2 9L, 9R Rear Mounti[...]
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SKU 9851 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7 P ACKAGE NO. Part No. Description QTY A 15 Bolt M10 x 35 (1-3/8” L) 4 16 Nut M16 4 17 Flat W asher Ø16 8 B 18 Bolt M12 x 50 (2” L) 8 19 Nut M12 8 20 Flat W asher Ø12 8 C 21 Bolt M16 x 30 (1-3/16” L) 2 23 Flat W asher Ø10 2 D 21 Bolt M16 x 35 (1-3/16” L) 2 22 Nut M10 2[...]
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SKU 9851 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8 LIMITED 90 DA Y W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and dura- bility standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days f[...]