Installing ladder rack

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Some racks are meant to be installed on the top or side of vans while others are designed for pickup trucks instead. You can also install the rack onto the top of a pickup truck tonneau cover for maximum cargo space. Whatever the kind of truck you own, there are some essential preparation tips to consider.

If you plan on installing your rack on a pickup truck, remove the bed lining to reach the metal or fiberglass body of your truck first. A pickup body is strong enough to handle the rack and the hardware but you should check for any signs of damage including rust. Such body damage can compromise the effectiveness of the rack system and also pose a big safety risk to the user.

It is advisable to repair any body damage even before considering installing a ladder rack. Marking the position of the holes is one of the most important tasks when installing a ladder rack. Every truck is different in size and you should use the provided hardware to determine where you will fix the bars.

Take proper measurements and if possible, position the bottom bars on top of the truck bed edge to correctly mark the position of the holes. Once you have marked the holes, drill the holes and gather all the nuts and bolts provided in the kit. After prepping the truck body for installation of the ladder rack and marking the holes, unwrap the package holding the rack.

The kit usually includes crossbars, mounting hardware, bed rail, and an instruction manual. The instruction manual will help you identify all the components in the package. The first thing to do is to lay down all the parts on a flat surface and make sure they are all there. Attach each of the parts using the provided attachment hardware. For some pieces, you only need to slide one through the other before tightening using as screw or other hardware. For every combination you do on one side, you will have corresponding parts for the other side.

Make sure all the bolts and nuts are correctly tightened to avoid malfunction when you finally install the ladder rack. There are multiple clamps throughout the rack system and all work together to hold everything tight. You should closely refer to the instruction manual to avoid making any errors with the assembly. Before doing this, reinstall the bed liner removed earlier. At this point, make sure you position the rack so that it will lie perfectly on the holes you had earlier drilled in the truck body.