Harbor Freight Tools Automobile Accessories 67498 User Manual

Universal pickUp rack  
Model 67498  
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2.  
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-  
duty work gloves during assembly.  
speciFications  
3.  
4.  
Keep assembly area clean and well lit.  
With Over-Cab Section: 1500 lb.  
Without Over-Cab Section: 1200 lb.  
Weight Capacity  
Keep bystanders out of the area during  
assembly.  
Unpacking  
5.  
Do not assemble when tired or when under the  
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.  
When unpacking, make sure that the  
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts  
are missing or broken, please call Harbor  
Freight Tools at  
Use precautions  
1.  
This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to  
play with or near this item.  
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2.  
3.  
Use as intended only.  
Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are  
loose or damaged.  
iMportant saFetY inForMation  
4.  
Maintain product labels and nameplates. These  
carry important safety information. If unreadable  
or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a  
replacement.  
assembly precautions  
1.  
Assemble only according to these instructions.  
Improper assembly can create hazards.  
 
through the top of the rim. You will need  
to cut holes in the side of a liner if the  
truck bed has a liner, or if the side of the  
truck bed is solid, without an inner rim.  
asseMblY instrUctions  
read the entire iMportant  
saFetY inForMation  
section at the beginning of this  
document including all text under  
subheadings therein before set up  
or use of this product.  
Drilled and Bolted Configuration  
Post B (13)  
Washer (20) &  
Nut (26)  
Bolt (17) &  
Washer (20)  
Front Crossbar (7)  
Assembled Rail  
(not shown)  
Bolt (17) &  
Washer (20)  
(Unused  
J-Bolt Slots)  
Holes drilled in  
Bed Liner  
Post B (13) Post A (12)  
Figure 1  
This Rack is designed to fit over a standard  
or short bed pickup truck, with or without the  
section over the vehicle cab. You can adjust  
the location of the Posts along the Assembled  
Rail to fit your vehicle.  
Bed Liner  
Figure 3  
To mount the Rack by bolting it to the  
top of the truck bed rim, you will need  
to drill holes in the top of the Pickup rim  
to attach the Posts (12/13). If the truck  
bed has a liner, or the side of the truck  
bed is solid, you will also need to cut 2”  
holes in the side so you have access to  
the bottom of the Bolts (17) to add the  
Washers (20) and Nuts (26).  
J-Bolt Configuration  
(Side View)  
Post A or B (12/13)  
Nut (26),  
Washer (23),  
Washer (20)  
Post Base  
caUtion: Do not drill any holes until you  
have fully assembled the rack and  
placed it on the truck bed to double  
check the hole placement.  
J-Bolt Slot  
preparation  
1. Lay out and identify all parts.  
J-Bolt (15)  
note: Some parts are similar, but not  
identical, such as Post A (12) and Post B  
(13). Use the Assembly Diagram to help  
identify all parts.  
Pickup Side Rim  
Side of Pickup Bed  
2. Determine approximately where to  
attach the Posts (12/13) to the rim of  
the truck bed without interfering with  
other structures or hidden components  
within the truck bed. Record the distance  
Figure 2  
Use the J-Bolt (15) configuration as  
shown in Figure 2 for bolting the Rack  
to the truck bed without drilling holes  
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between posts and mark the location for  
the bolts on the truck bed.  
and the smaller bar sits on top of the  
flange at the top of the Posts. Position  
the Rail so the vertical supports are not  
in the way of attaching the Posts.  
Vertical Supports  
attaching the side rails together  
Bolt (18)  
Bolt (19)  
Washers (22)  
Nut (25)  
Left  
Middle  
Rail (4)  
Left  
Back  
Washers (22)  
Rail (6)  
Nut (25)  
Figure 4  
Figure 6  
Slide the Left Middle Rail (4) into the Left  
Back Rail (6) and secure the smaller bar  
sections together with the Bolt (18), two  
Washers (22), and a Nut (25), and the  
larger bar sections together with the Bolt  
(19), two Washers (22), and a Nut (25).  
note: The vertical supports on the Rail  
sections should be positioned so they  
are on the inside of the framework. The  
Posts can be positioned anywhere along  
the Rails between the vertical supports.  
2. Working with one Post at a time, straddle  
the large bottom bar of the Rail with the  
Crossbeam Sockets (14), aligning the  
holes on the Crossbeam Sockets with  
the holes in the Post.  
Attach the Right Middle and Right Back  
Rails (3 & 5) in the same manner.  
attaching the posts to the side rails  
3. Secure the Crossbeam to the large  
bar and Post with two Bolts (19), four  
Washers (22) and two Nuts (25).  
Small Top Bar  
Assembled Rail  
Washer (21)  
& Nut (24)  
U-Bolt (16)  
4. Secure the small top bar to the top  
flange of the Post with the U-Bolt (16),  
two Washers (21) and two Nuts (24).  
5. Repeat steps 1-4 above for the other  
assembled Rail section and remaining  
Posts.  
Large Bar  
Crossbar (8)  
Crossbeam Socket (14)  
Bolt (19),  
Washer (22)  
& Nut (25)  
6. Double check the distances between the  
Posts and adjust their distances so they  
will fit on the truck bed as determined in  
step 2 under “Preparation”.  
Post (12/13)  
Figure 5  
1. Lay one Post A and one Post B on the  
ground at the approximate distance apart  
as in step 2 under “Preparation” and lay  
one assembled Rail section over the  
optional construction  
with bar over cab  
This unit can be assembled as a smaller  
Rack by omitting the pieces positioned over  
the Truck Cab, or it can be assembled as  
Posts, so the large lower bar fits into the  
cupped section near the top of the Posts  
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shown on the manual cover, with the extra  
section over the truck cab. If assembling in  
the smaller configuration, skip this section  
and go to “Completing the Rack” below. If  
assembling with the over-cab section, attach  
the Left Front and Right Front Rails (2 & 1) to  
the assembled rail sections using the same  
hardware as used for attaching the other side  
rail sections.  
Rack is ready to secure. Secure in place  
through the base of the Posts with the  
Hex Bolts (17), Washers (20), and Nuts  
(26), or tighten the Nuts on the J-Bolts,  
as needed for your vehicle.  
4. Adjust and tighten the Hex Bolts  
holding the Crossbars. Check that all  
connections are secure and all bolts are  
tight.  
note: The Rack supports up to 1500 lbs in the  
over-cab configuration and up to 1200  
lbs in the smaller configuration.  
5. Insert the Large and Small End Caps  
(10, 11) into the ends of the bars and  
posts.  
note: You may want to shorten the length of  
the Back Rails by sawing off the ends  
before inserting the End Caps.  
completing the rack  
1. Working with one assembled section,  
slide the Crossbars (8 & 9) into the  
Crossbeam Sockets (14). If making the  
over-cab construction also slide the front  
Crossbar (7) into the Front Rail (1 or 2)  
and tighten in place with the Hex Bolts  
(17).  
operation  
1. Secure all loads in place.  
2. Be aware of dynamic loading. Dropping,  
swinging or bouncing load may briefly  
create excess load causing product  
failure.  
2. Slide the other ends of the Crossbars  
into the other assembled section, insert  
the Hex Bolts, but do not fully tighten so  
you can adjust the width of the Rack, if  
needed.  
3. Cargo protruding beyond the back of the  
truck and Rack must be identified by a  
red flag by day and a red light by night.  
Check local DOT regulations.  
note: If assembling with the J-Bolts (15),  
loosely pre-assemble the J-Bolts (15),  
Nuts (26) and Washers (20/23) through  
the J-Bolt Slots in the Post bases.  
note: If attaching to a truck bed with a liner,  
use a Cargo Bar (sold separately - SKU  
66172) to press the liner up against the  
truck bed sides to get a snug fit on the  
truck bed and liner.  
attaching the rack to the truck  
1. With a helper, lift the assembled Rack  
and position on the vehicle.  
2. Drill holes in the truck bed and/or liner as  
needed.  
3. If using the J-Bolts, hook them under  
the Pickup Side Rim. Adjust the width  
or post positions as needed until the  
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please read the FolloWing careFUllY  
THe MANUFACTUReR AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDeD THe PARTS LIST AND ASSeMBLy  
DIAgRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR  
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE  
OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED  
TO RePLACe ANy PARTS OF THe PRODUCT. IN FACT, THe MANUFACTUReR AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR  
ExPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY  
CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK  
AND LIABILITY ARISINg OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIgINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT  
PARTS THERETO, OR ARISINg OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.  
part  
description  
Qty  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
8
2
part  
description  
Qty  
4
8
4
14  
4
12  
24  
8
32  
8
8
16  
16  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Right Front Rail  
14 Crossbeam Sockets  
Left Front Rail  
Right Middle Rail  
Left Middle Rail  
Right Back Rail  
Left Back Rail  
Front Crossbar  
Middle Crossbar  
Rear Crossbar  
15 J-Bolt  
16 U-Bolt  
17 Hex Bolt M16 x 30  
18 Bolt M10 x 40  
19 Bolt M10 x 70  
20 Washer 16  
21 Washer 8  
22 Washer 10  
23 Spring Washer 16  
24 Nut M8  
10 Small End Cap  
11 Large End Cap  
12 Post A  
25 Nut M10  
26 Nut M16  
13 Post B  
2
record products serial number here:  
note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.  
note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available  
individually as replacement parts.  
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parts list & asseMblY diagraM  
note: Add end caps only to  
open pipe ends of finished  
configuration. you will not  
need to add end caps  
to Parts #3 and #4 if  
constructing the over-cab  
configuration.  
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liMited 90 daY WarrantY  
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality  
and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from  
defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This  
warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or  
accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation,  
normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death,  
injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages  
arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to  
you. THIS WARRANTY IS ExPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, ExPRESS  
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDINg THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.  
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with  
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint  
must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or  
replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot  
readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our  
expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not  
within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which  
vary from state to state.  
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