1.
Slide the Hitch Insert (“L”-shaped) over the Lower Mast and line up the holes
on both tubes. Face the Retrospec sticker away from the Hitch Insert tube.
2.
Insert 3” bolt through the hole at the bottom of the Hitch Insert and Lower
Mast. Thread the nut onto the bolt and tighten fully leaving just enough room for
the mast to pivot away from the hitch connector.
3.
Insert Clevis Pin (attached by a small cable) into the middle of the Lower Mast
and insert through the upper hole in the Hitch Insert. Rotate the locking clip to
the end of the pin and press onto the pin until the clip snaps into the groove at
the end of the pin.
IMPORTANT: Clevis Pin should always be completely inserted and closed when
rack is in upright position to keep rack from falling over during use.
4.
Insert the Upper Mast/Carrier Assem-
bly into the Lower Mast. Line up the two
sets of holes and insert a 2 ½” bolt
through each hole. Thread the nuts onto
each bolt and tighten
.
ASSEMBLING RACK:
INSTALL ASSEMBLED RACK ONTO VEHICLE:
FOLDING & TILTING FEATURES:
Folding:
Tilting
6.
FOLDING: To fold down the rack arms when notn use,
remove the upper clevis pin, fold the rack arms down, reinstall
the clevis pin and secure with the safety clip making sure the
clip fits into the groove on the pin. To raise the arms for use,
reverse the procedure.
7.
TILTING: Removing the lower pin when the rack is not
loaded with bikes will allow the rack to rotate away from the
back of the car allowing the tailgate to be opened. Upon first
use, open the tailgate slowly checking to make sure there is
enough clearance between the tailgate and the rack before
fully opening the tailgate.
Warning! Do not use this feature with bikes loaded on the rack,
it may be too heavy to safely lift back up into position.
5.
Insert AntiRattle Adapter into Hitch Insert, slide in up to the Limit Tab.
Install the now assembled rack into your vehicle’s 2” hitch receiver. Line up the holes in the Hitch Insert
and AntiRattle Adapter with the hole in the receiver then insert and thread the large 3 ¼” bolt through
the holes. Tighten securely using wrenches. Thread-in 3 ¼” bolt from same side as Limit Tab. When tight,
insert Hairpin Cotter Pin into hole in end of
Anti-Rattle Bolt.
Warning! Never use the rack without the hitch
bolt in place, securely tightened, and Hairpin
Cotter Pin in place. Failure to install and prop-
erly tighten the hitch bolt will allow the rack
to separate from the vehicle and fall onto the
roadway potentially causing a serious acci-
dent.
CORRECT BOLT
DIRECTION - BOLT ENTERS
ON THE LIMIT TAB SIDE
(NUT SIDE)
LIMIT TAB
HAIRPIN COTTER
PIN
