Kargo Master 4A93L User manual

Assembly Guide
4A93L
Kargo Master
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
800-343-7486
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DATE: ______________

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*PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLING,
INSTALLING, AND USING THIS PRODUCT*
Warning
Always check for wires, fuel tanks and lines, brake lines and other important vehicle
functionality items prior to drilling and installing all products.
Tools Needed
5/16”Wrench and Socket
3/8” Wrench and Socket
1/2” Wrench and Socket
9/16” Wrench and Socket
Tape Measure
Table of Contents
Parts List ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware List ............................................................................................................................. 3
Step 1 Load Plates ...................................................................................................................... 4
Step 2 Pan Mount ....................................................................................................................... 5
Step 3 Determine if EXT is Needed ............................................................................................. 5
Step 4 Install Torque Tube ......................................................................................................... 6
Step 5 Install Crosstube .............................................................................................................. 7
Step 6 Install Latch ..................................................................................................................... 8
Step 7 Install Handle ................................................................................................................... 8
Step 8 Install Ladder Stop ........................................................................................................... 9
Step 9 Assemble Ladder Hooks ................................................................................................ 10
Step 10 Install Ladder Hooks .................................................................................................... 10
Before You Begin
•Read all instructions.
•Have mount kit installed on vehicle.
•NEVER EXCEED MANUFACTURERS ROOF WEIGHT RATING.
•Place sealant around all sawge joints to avoid water from leaking inside of ladder rack.

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Parts

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Hardware

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Step 1 –Load Plates
•At the end of each bow,
opposite from the pan
mechanism, bolt load
plates using two 5/16” x
1” carriage bolts, two
5/16” flat washers and
two 5/16” nyloc nuts in
the orientation shown.
•If installing driverside
drop down, Skip
installing load plates.
•Repeat on both bows.
•Snug Tighten, but allow
movement.
•Determine front and rear bow.
Front Bow
Rear Bow

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Step 2 –Pan Mount
•Be sure mount kit is installed on vehicle.
•Set front and rear bow assembly on mounting feet as shown.
•Place a foam block from the packaging to hold the bow in the up position in order to
access the mounting slots.
•Leave loose until the the rack is assembled.
•Repeat on both ends of both bows.
**Bow and feet may vary from installation to installation.
Shown below is a different bow,
but the assesmbly is the same**
Step 3 –Determine if EXT is Needed
•Measure between the two bows as shown. If distance is approximately 84.5”, the
extension will be needed.
•If the distance between the two bows is approximately 60”, the EXT piece is not needed.
**Picture shown below with EXT piece**

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Step 4 –Install Torque Tube
•If EXT is needed, Assemble EXT to long torque tube.
•If EXT is not needed, Only use long torque tube.
•Bolt torque tube to front and rear bow using 1/4"-20 x 1” Hex Head bolt, two 1/4" flat
washers and 1/4"-20 nyloc nut at each location.

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Step 5 –Install Cross Tube
•Insert crosstube as shown. Bolt to the end of both pans using 3/8” x 3/4" hex head bolts,
3/8” flat washers and 3/8”nyloc nuts.
•Repeat at both bows.
TIGHTEN

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Step 6 –Install Latch
•Move rear pan assembly out of the way to expose the end of the crossmember.
•Bolt latch assembly to end of crossmember using 5/16” x 1" carriage bolts, 5/16” flat
washers and 5/16”nyloc nuts.
•Shown without pan for clarity.
•TIGHTEN
Step 7 –Install Handle
•Place handle in orientaion
shown. Attach handle to the
rear pan using existing 5/16”
hardware.
•Place sealant round swage
joint to ensure no water leaks
into tubes.
•TIGHTEN

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Step 8 –Install Ladder Stop
•Attach ladder
stop to both
front and rear
bow. Be sure
the flange of
the ladder stop
is aligned with
the cut out in
the bows.
•In the front
bow, bolt in
place using
3/8” x 1" hex
head bolt, two
3/8” flat
washers and a
3/8” nyloc nut.
•In the rear bow,
bolt in place
using 3/8” x 1"
hex head bolt,
3/4” lock
washer and a
3/8” flat
washer.
•TIGHTEN

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Step 9 –Assemble Ladder Hooks
•Bolt ladder hook
ASM to ladder
hook weldment
as shown.
•Use 1/4" x 1" hex
head and 1/4" flat
washer. This can
be adjusted later.
•TIGHTEN
Step 10 –Install Ladder Hooks
•Using the hardware and installed pem studs on both bows, loosen nuts and slide ladder
hook assembly into place.
•TIGHTEN

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GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS FROM PREVIOUS STEPS, BE SURE
HARDWARE IN MOUNTING IS TIGHT.
YOUR INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE