ladder racks
BestRail™ System by Bestop® APPLICATION
PART # COLOR CODE
Truck Bed Size 5.5 ft. full-size bed - 65" thru 66-1/4" bed lengths Full-size bed widths 61-1/2" thru 65"+ 5.7 ft. full-size beds - 67-7/8" thru 69-3/8" bed lengths Full-size bed widths 61-1/2" thru 65"+ 6.5 ft. full-size beds - 74-3/8" thru 75-7/8" bed lengths Full-size bed widths 61-1/2" thru 65"+ 6.7 ft. full-size beds - 76-1/2" thru 78-1/4" bed lengths Full-size bed widths 61-1/2" thru 65"+ Super Duty full-size beds - 80-7/8" thru 81-1/4" bed lengths Full-size bed widths 61-1/2" thru 65"+ 8 ft. full-size beds - 95-7/8" thru 97-1/4" Full-size bed widths 61-1/2" thru 65"+ +
BestRail™ System shown on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, Bed X-Tender™ sold separately – see page 53
BESTRAIL™ SYSTEM � The BestRail™ System is a modular system that you can design to fit your needs. � Made of 6061-T6 aircraft grade high-strength aluminum. � Easy installation. � Complete system is designed to maximize every use of your truck bed. � Overhead Rack offers additional space up and over the bed. � Ladder Extension Rack holds up to 10 ft. in length and up to 1000 lbs. of weight evenly distributed. � Tie Downs 42793 are infinitely adjustable and can be used with any standard tie down straps. � Retractable Tie Downs can be used anywhere throughout the truck bed using the BestRail™ system. They also feature a retractable hook for easy storage and convenient placement. � Hard Tonneau can hold up to three Tonneau Storage Trays (sold separately) to organize the back of your bed. � Soft Tonneau, made out of the same premium fabric as our Supertop® for Jeep® or Truck, may improve gas mileage up to 10% by reducing tailgate drag.
42750
01
42760
01
42710
01
42720
01
42740
01
42730
01
Measurements taken inside of bed from bulkhead to tailgate.
APPLICATION
PART # COLOR CODE
BestRail Tonneaus ™
Hard Tonneaus Hard Tonneau 5.5 Fits 42750 Hard Tonneau 5.7 Fits 42760 Hard Tonneau 6.5 Fits 42710 Hard Tonneau 6.7 Fits 42720 Hard Tonneau Super Duty Fits 42740 Hard Tonneau 8.0 Fits 42730
42751
01
42761
01
42711
01
42721
01
42741
01
42731
01
42752
01
42762
01
42712
01
42722
01
42742
01
42732
01
42790
01
42791
01
42792
01
42793
01
42794
01
Soft Tonneaus Soft Tonneau 5.5 Fits 42750 Soft Tonneau 5.7 Fits 42760 Soft Tonneau 6.5 Fits 42710 Soft Tonneau 6.7 Fits 42720 Soft Tonneau Super Duty Fits 42740 Soft Tonneau 8.0 Fits 42730
BestRail™ Storage Applications Tonneau Storage Tray Works w/ all BestRail™ Tonneaus Overhead Rack System Works w/ all BestRail™ Tonneaus & Tie Down Systems Ladder Rack Extension Works w/ 42791 Tie Down System Works w/ any BestRail™ System Retractable Tie Down System Works w/ any BestRail™ System Part #42791-01 shown.
Three Part #’s 42790-01 shown.
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ladder racks VersaRack™ for all compact trucks (Includes 10’ ladder rack) Part Number 70010
VersaRack™ for all compact trucks VersaRack™ for all compact trucks (Includes 8 foot Ladder Rack. 10 foot rack shown. 8 foot rack does not extend over cab) Part Number 70001
VersaRack™ for all full size trucks (Includes 8 foot Ladder Rack. 10 foot rack shown. 8 foot rack does not extend over cab) Part Number 70005
VersaRack™ Pocket Lok® for Ford Ranger, all years (Optional Pocket Loks allow no drill application on most popular domestic and import pick up trucks; not for use on trucks with solid plastic bed rail caps) VersaRack™ for all full size trucks (Includes 10’ ladder rack) Part Number 70010
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VersaRack™ Installation Instructions
All of us at Masterack wish to thank you for your purchase of the VersaRack™. We are proud of this product and hope that you find it a functional as well as a stylish addition to your truck. An illustration of the assembled rack mounted on a truck is shown below. You will be assembling the rack in stages, beginning with the Top Rails and following the step by step procedure outlined in this guide. The VersaRack™ can be mounted to your truck two ways, hard mount or stake pocket mount. The stake pocket mount requires no drilling but fastens with Pocket Loks™ sold separately. If your truck does not have stake pockets, hard mounting is your only option. We have labeled each item in the parts kit with a letter. These letters will be noted throughout the assembly procedure to help you identify parts and hardware as you assemble the rack.
Tools Required: 1/2" wrench, 1/2" socket, ratchet and a soft rubber mallet. If you are hard mounting the rack, you will need a power drill, 3/8" drill bit and center punch. If you are using Pocket Loks™, you will need a phillips head screwdriver. Note: To properly achieve the recommended torque settings, we suggest you use a torque wrench with 1/2" socket.
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VersaRack™ – Installation Instructions
Parts List Let's begin! The rack will require some room to assembly. So clear a space, open the box and identify all of the parts and hardware listed below. If you have found a shortage or are missing a part, please contact your dealer for replacements. The following is a list of parts and hardware to build the VersaRack™ system. Keep this sheet with you during the assembly to help identify parts and hardware. Note: Some parts, not shown here, may be needed in this assembly process to mount various accessories to the VersaRack™. Q. Molded Lock Washer with Tab, Qty. - 8
A. Top Rail, Qty. - 2 pair
V. Molded Support Tube Mounts, Qty. - 2 pair
B. End Cross Channel, Qty. - 2
Stainless Steel Hardware
N. 5/16" x 2-1/2" Carriage Bolt, Qty. - 24 C. Support Tube, Qty. - 1 P. 5/16" x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt, Qty. - 8
E. Splice, Qty. - 2
D. Leg, Qty. - 4
U. 5/16" x 1-1/4" Carriage Bolt, Qty. - 12 R. 5/16" Nyloc Hex Nut, Qty. - 48
F. Molded Corner Bracket, Qty. - 4
H. Twist Lock Bolt Track with 3" Staked Bolt, Qty. - 2
K. Molded Foot, Qty. - 4
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L. Rail End Cap, Qty. - 4
G. 5-3/4" Bolt Track, Qty. - 4
J. Rack Foot Load Plate, Qty. - 4
M. Molded Spacer Blocks, Qty. - 16
T. 5/16" Flat Washer, Qty. - 48
S. 3/16" Thick Spacer, Qty. - 4
W. Fender Washer, Qty. - 4
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VersaRack™ – Installation Instructions Step One Preparation for Mounting
Stake Pockets
The first step is to determine how to mount your new VersaRack™ to your truck. Choosing the method of mounting the rack depends on the type of truck you have. If your truck is equipped with stake pockets you may use either mounting option. If your truck does not have stake pockets, hard mounting is your only option. Hard mounting means you will need to drill four (4) holes into your truck and bolt the rack to the vehicle. You will use a Rack Foot Load Plate (J) at the four foot locations. We recommend locating the Molded Feet (K) at the locations shown.
Recommended Hard Mount Locations
Stake Pockets
Pocket mounting requires NO DRILLING. Masterack® recommends you use only Pocket Lok® stake pocket anchors. See your dealer for Pocket Loks® that fit your truck, sold separately.
Step Two Mounting Molded Feet After determining your mounting method, mount all four (4) Molded Feet (K) onto the bed rail. When hard mounting, make sure the four (4) drilling locations are accessible from under the bed rail. You may need to remove tail lights or other items to gain access.
K
K R T J
U Pocket Anchor Block
J W S
R Anchor Bracket
U
Hard Mount
Pocket Mount (Pocket Lok® sold separately)
N A E N
Step Three N
Assemble Top Rails Orient the Top Rail pieces with the labels toward the front and facing outside. To assemble the two (2) Top Rails (A), slide the Splice (E) into the rail ends with the holes. Butt the rails together so the bolts fit into the square holes in the channel. Install 5/16" x 2-1/2" Carriage Bolts (N), 5/16" Flat Washers (T) and 5/16" Nyloc Hex Nuts (R). Tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs.
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T R
A
Assembled Top Rail E A R
T Label toward outside front
8 ft.
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VersaRack™ – Installation Instructions Step Four
P
Install 5-3/4" Bolt Tracks Place the Top Rails on a large flat surface with the channel opening up. Slip two (2) 5-3/4" Bolt Tracks (G) into each Top Rail with the bolt slot facing up. Slide two (2) 5/16" x 1-1/4" Hex Bolts (P) into each Bolt Track (G). The Hex Bolts and Bolt Tracks will be adjusted to fit into the Molded Corner Brackets (F) at a later time.
P P G Top Rail
G
P G
M
Step Five
B
Molded Spacer Block (M) Locations
D
Molded Spacer Blocks (M) must be installed inside the Cross Channels (B) and Legs (D) as shown. M
M
R
Step Six
F
Install Molded Corner Bracket (F) to Cross Channel (B) Make sure that the Molded Spacer Blocks are inside the Cross Channel and positioned at the top two (2) holes. Mount the Molded Corner Bracket (F) to the Cross Channel (B) with two (2) 5/16" x 2-1/2" Carriage Bolts (N), 5/16" Flat Washers (T) and 5/16" Nyloc Hex Nuts (R). Repeat on both ends of the Cross Channels (B). Do not tighten the bolts yet.
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T
B
N
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VersaRack™ – Installation Instructions Step Seven
F
Install Molded Corner Bracket (F) to Legs (D) Make sure that a Molded Spacer Block is inside the Leg and lined up with the top hole. Insert the Leg (D) in the Molded Corner Bracket (F) with the two (2) holes at the top and the channel opening outward. Align the Molded Spacer Block (M), the upper holes in the Leg (D) and the top holes in the Corner Bracket (F). Install a 5/16" x 2-1/2" Carriage Bolt (N), 5/16" Flat Washer (T) and 5/16" Nyloc Hex Nut (R). Repeat at the uppers hole location for each Leg (D) and leave loose at this time.
B
R U
T
T
Q N
R
Q
U
R T D
Align the lower of the top two (2) holes of the Leg (D) with the slotted holes in the Molded Corner Bracket (F). Install a Molded Lock Washer (Q) with the tab in the slotted hole. For wide truck beds, place the tab toward the inside of the bed; for narrow truck beds, place the tab toward the outside of the bed. Install a 5/16" x 1-1/4" Carriage Bolt (U), 5/16" Flat Washer (T) and 5/16" Nyloc Hex Nut (R).
Tab
Q Tab Wide Truck Beds
Tab Narrow Truck Beds
Repeat at all four (4) corners. Leave the bolts loose at this time allowing the Legs to swing in the slots.
Step Eight Mounting Rack Ends Insert a Molded Spacer Block (M) in the Leg (D). Place the Leg (D) into the Molded Foot (K) installed in Step Two Install a 5/16" x 2-1/2" Carriage Bolt (N), 5/16" Flat Washer (T) and 5/16" Nyloc Hex Nut (R). Repeat with all four (4) Legs (D). Leave the bolts loose at this time. Check that the Rack Ends are level. Tighten the bolts.
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D M
R
M
T
N
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VersaRack™ – Installation Instructions A
Step Nine Mounting Top Rails Hold the Top Rail Assembly (A) above the End Cross Channels (B). Slide the 5-3/4" Bolt Tracks (G) until the Hex Bolts (P) can easily drop into the holes in the top of the Molded Corner Brackets (F). Secure with 5/16" Flat Washers (T) and 5/16" Nyloc Hex Nuts (R).
G P
F
T
Make sure that there is a minimum of two (2) inches between the end of the Top Rail Assembly and the Molded Corner Bracket (F).
R T R
A
Step Ten Install Support Tube Slip the Twist Lock Bolt Track with 3" Staked Bolt (H) into the Top Rail at the cab end. Twist the Bolt Track to seat into the channel. Set the Bolt Track 4" from the end of the Top Rail. Repeat this on both Top Rails. Use Molded Support Tube Mounts (V), 5/16" Flat Washers (T) and 5/16" Nyloc Hex Nuts (R) to mount the Support Tube (C) to the Twist Lock Bolts. Snug tighten the Nuts.
H
V (top)
C
V (bottom)
T R
Step Eleven Install Rail End Caps (L)
L
We recommend that you coat the inserted portion of the Rail End Caps (L) with a small amount of silicone adhesive before installing them. Use a soft rubber mallet to tap the Rail End Caps (L) into the ends of the Top Rails (A).
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