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Rev. C 0408

42791 pg. 5

BestRail

 Overhead Rack Installation Instructions

Install Front Overhead 
Rack Assembly

Remove the safety screw in the top channel near the 
tailgate in the Side Rails on each side of the vehicle.  
Slide two (2) T-Bolts into the channel on each side. 
Slide one bolt all the way forward until it meets the 
front Corner Cap. Reinstall both safety screws.

Install Rear T-Bolts

Pick up the Front Overhead Rack Assembly and slide 
the slots in the brackets over the T-Bolts installed in 
Step 5. Install a 5/16" Washer and 5/16-18 Nylock Nut 
over each pin in the T-Bolts.

Front Overhead 
Rack Assembly

Install 5/16" Washers and 
5/16-18 Nylock Nuts  on 
each T-Bolt

Install Rear Overhead 
Rack Assembly

Pick up the Rear Overhead Rack Assembly and 
slide the slots in the brackets over the T-Bolts in-
stalled in Step 6. Install a 5/16" Washer and Adjust-
able Handle over each pin in the T-Bolts.

The Adjustable Handles allow you to easily adjust 
the Rear Overhead Rack forward or rearward.

To use the handles, start the handle on the T-Bolt 
then lift the handle and ratchet it the rest of the way 
down.

Safety 
Screw

Slide (2) T-Bolts 
into channel 

Rear Overhead 
Rack Assembly

Install 5/16" 
Washers on 
T-Bolt

Adjustable 
Wrench

Slide (1) T-Bolt forward 
to Corner Cap 

Summary of Contents for BestRail 42791

Page 1: ... 42793 BestRail Tie Down 42794 BestRail Retractable Tie Down 42795 12 Ladder Rack The channels in the Overhead Rack are the same as the BestRail and Ladder Rack Maximum load 1000 lbs Always make sure all fasteners are tight Vehicle Application 5 1 2 ft Full size Pickup BestRail 42750 5 3 4 ft Full size Pickup BestRail 42760 6 1 2 ft Full size Pickup BestRail 42710 6 3 4 ft Full size Pickup BestRai...

Page 2: ...le Handle Part Number 436 11 Qty 4 Rear Bracket Left Part Number 440 59 Qty 1 Overhead Rack Corner Cap Left Part Number 431 47 Qty 4 1 4 20 x 3 25 Flat Head Cap Screw Part Number 436 13 Qty 8 1 4 20 Nylock Nut Part Number 436 17 Qty 32 1 4 20 x 3 Socket Head Cap Screw Part Number 436 12 Qty 16 5 16 Washer Part Number 436 16 Qty 12 1 4 Washer Part Number 431 81 Qty 16 Front Bracket Right Part Numbe...

Page 3: ...r 4 1 4 20 Nylock Nuts Repeat this procedure with the Right Front Bracket Leg Left Front Bracket 1 4 20 x 3 1 4 Flat Head Screws 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 Flat Head Screws 1 4 Washers and 1 4 20 Nylock Nuts 1 4 Washers and 1 4 20 Nylock Nuts Angled End of Leg Assemble Legs to Rear Brackets Locate the Left Rear Bracket and orient it to the vehicle Take one of the Overhead Rack Legs and orient it to the bracke...

Page 4: ...e across the vehicle until it butts up against the Corner Cap on the other side Replace the Channel Extrusions and Corner Caps Replace Corner Cap T Bolt 8 x 5 8 Oval Screws Rear Assembly Overhead Rack Cross Member Slide a Gusset into each Rear Leg Assembly and the Rear Cross Member Install the Corner Caps as in Step 3 Do not pinch the Gusset in the Corner Cap After the caps are installed install a...

Page 5: ...and 5 16 18 Nylock Nut over each pin in the T Bolts Front Overhead Rack Assembly Install 5 16 Washers and 5 16 18 Nylock Nuts on each T Bolt Install Rear Overhead Rack Assembly Pick up the Rear Overhead Rack Assembly and slide the slots in the brackets over the T Bolts in stalled in Step 6 Install a 5 16 Washer and Adjust able Handle over each pin in the T Bolts The Adjustable Handles allow you to...

Page 6: ...P SAILCLOTH REPLACE A TOP SUPERTOP SUPERTOP REPLACEMENT SKINS SUNRIDER AND TIGERTOP TWO YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE THE WARRANTY TIME PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS FOR ALL OTHER SOFT GOODS MANUFACTURED BY OUR COMPANY USING PRIMARILY VINYLS PLASTICS AND OR FOAM ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE THE WARRANTY TIME PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS FOR ALL OTHER HARD GOODS MANUFACTURED BY OUR COMPANY USING PRIMAR ILY METALS P...

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