4. Insert the J-Hooks with Neoprene Strips through the
Assembly Slots at the base of the Corner Bracket. Then
insert 2 Brass Nuts into the opening of the J-Hook clips.
Thread each screw approx. 1/4 in. into the J-hook’s brass
nut. (Do not completely tighten screws) Repeat for each
Corner Bracket, (2 hooks for each Bracket).
(See Fig. 1)
5. Now you’re ready to attach the Crossbars (see Shim
Installation, page 6, if shims are required on front and
rear racks). Insert the heads of four 1 1/2” T-Bolts into the
Crossbar Slot on the bottom of each Crossbar (the bottom
is the side with the Flat Recess)
(see Fig. 2
). Slide 2 T-
Bolts to the left side and 2 T-Bolts to the right.
2. Fit the Rubber Strip on the lower edge of each Corner
Bracket.
Do not install strip:
• On 2000+ Ford 150 Econoline vans.
• If using the Gutter Spans
3. Insert 2 (5/16” x 1 3/4 ” long) Socket Head Cap Screws
through the Lock Washers and then into the holes in each
Corner Bracket Tab.
(See Fig. 1)
6. Attach a Corner Bracket assembly to the Crossbar by
inserting the T-Bolts through the two holes in the Corner
Bracket. Partially tighten and secure with the Self Lock-
ing Nuts – enough to hold the Corner Bracket in place.
Repeat for each of the remaining three Brackets.
7. Slide the Crossbar Tiedowns onto the Crossbar by insert-
ing the T-Bolts into the top Crossbar Slot.
Figure 1
Figure 2
8. Place a complete
assembly at the
desired location on the
van’s roof, making sure
that the Crossbars are
parallel with the front
of the van. Check that
the Corner Brackets
are the same distance
from the driver and
passenger doors.
Socket head cap screw
Tiedown
Lock washer
Assembly slot
Rubber strip
Brass square nut
Neoprene strip
J-Hook
Corner bracket
Crossbar slot
Crossbar slot
Corner bracket tab
Brass nut fits into J-hook
T-Bolt
End view of crossbar
Self locking nut
Flat recess
