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STEP 6 REQUIRED TOOL: 1/2” WRENCH
P
Q
N
M
R
[Fg.12]
U
V
On the side of the base that is closest to the vehicle, in the same
manor as STEP 5, attach the remaining Hat Brackets [P] to the Base
[N] using two (2) 5/16in Carriage Bolts [Q], two (2) 5/16in Carriage
Washers [U], and two (2) 5/16in Nylock Nuts [V] on each side,
adding the “looped end” of the Safety Cable [R] between the Hat
Bracket and Base [N] on one side only [Fg.12].
IMPORTANT: The Safety Cable [R] must be placed on the interior
of the Slide Tube [M] and on the side of the Base [N] that is closest
to the vehicle.
Hand-Tighten only at this time, further adjustment will be
required before nal assembly.
STEP 7
STEP 8
With the Slide Tubes fully [M] installed on the TwinTube Spine [A] and rear
holes on tubes lined up, install the Silent Hitch Pin with Handle [D]. Slide the 5/8
Plastic Bushing [G] onto the Silent Hitch Pin with Handle [D].
In the same manor as STEP 2, insert and thread the Pin [D] with the Plastic
Bushing [G] through the aligned holes and Spring Nut (note that either tube
end shown right may be used for the Spring Nut/Silent Hitch Pin with Handle
engagement, your choice). Tighten threaded engagement rmly. [Fg.13]
NOTE: The Silent Hitch Pin with Handle [D] controls the slide-out function of the
platform. Once installation is complete, the Hand-Tighten Silent Hitch Pin may be
removed in order to slide the carrier rearward for rear hatch access when vehicle
is stationary.
REQUIRED TOOL: PHILLIPS HEAD BIT & DRILL
D
M
HG
[Fg.13]
[Fg.14]
Install the Reector End Caps [S] over both ends of each Slide Tube
[M] and secure with one (1) #10 K-Lath Tex Screw [T] each. [Fg.14]
S
T
M
WARNING:
Never operate vehicle without the Silent Hitch Pin with Handle fully secured. Failure to follow proper procedures may
result in bodily injury and property damage.
