Front Runner RAM Pro Master 2500 136" WB Low Roof (2014-Current) Van Rack Kit
Installation Guide
START HERE! READ ME FIRST
Don't be a hero and muscle through this installation without reading these fitting instructions first! Improper installation of this gear may void certain aspects of your warranty.
Before you begin, take a moment and open all your Front Runner Rack Kit boxes and gather the assembly instructions for the various components.
A complete kit will contain:
- Front Runner Mounting System specific to your vehicle
- Front Runner Rack Tray or Load Bar Slats
This document will guide you through the assembly of the Mounting System and assist you in fitting the Rack Tray or Load Bars to your specific vehicle. Please refer to the next page for a list of all the components, quantities and tools required.
⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNING!
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL FRONT RUNNER PRODUCTS BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ASSEMBLED AND ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSEMBLING AND SECURING ALL FRONT RUNNER PRODUCTS TO YOUR VEHICLE, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR FRONT RUNNER PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER OR OTHER QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
NOTE: Front Runner will not be responsible for any damage caused by the failure to install the product according to these instructions. Please call us if you have any questions about the installation of this product.
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1 GET ORGANIZED
IN THE BOX
| # | QTY | Item |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 X | Side Profile 1358mm |
| 2 | 2 X | Side Profile 1560mm |
| 3 | 8 X | Slat Assembly |
| 4 | 1 X | Van Rack Wind Deflector |
| 5 | 1 X | Van Rack Joiner Kit |
| 6 | 2 X | Van Track End Cap (Pair) |
| 7 | 3 X | FPCR Foot (Pair) |
TOOLS NEEDED
- 4mm Allen Key
- 5mm Allen Key
- 13mm Wrench
- Assistance from a Friend ???
FIGURE 1.1
Exploded view showing the main components of the rack kit: side profiles, slats, wind deflector, joiner kit, end caps, and feet.
COMPONENT DETAILS
1 SPVT002 - SIDE PROFILE
| # | QTY | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 X | Side Profile (1358mm) |
Diagram showing a 1358mm side profile piece.
2 SPVT003 - SIDE PROFILE
| # | QTY | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 X | Side Profile (1560mm) |
Diagram showing a 1560mm side profile piece.
3 RRNS1475 (FAVF001 & RRAC209) - SLAT ASSEMBLY
| # | QTY | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 X | Narrow Slat |
| 2 | 16 X | Narrow Slat End Cap |
| 3 | 16 X | Slat Z Bracket |
| 4 | 32 X | M8 x 20 Hex Head Bolt |
| 5 | 16 X | M8 x 16 Button Head Bolt |
| 6 | 48 X | M8 Nyloc Nut |
| 7 | 32 X | M8 Nut Cap |
Diagram showing the components for slat assembly: slats, end caps, Z brackets, bolts, and nuts.
4 WDST013 - VAN RACK WIND DEFLECTOR
| # | QTY | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 X | Wind Deflector (1 Left Hand & 1 Right Hand) |
| 2 | 4 X | Schnorr Washer |
| 3 | 4 X | M8 x 12 Button Head Bolt |
| 4 | 4 X | M8 Thin Nut |
Diagram showing the wind deflector pieces, washers, bolts, and nuts.
5 RRAC207 - VAN RACK JOINER KIT
| # | QTY | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 X | SPVT Joiner Bar |
| 2 | 2 X | Joiner Plate |
| 3 | 8 X | M6 x 16 Button Head Bolt |
Diagram showing the components for the van rack joiner kit: joiner bars, plates, and bolts.
6 RRAC208 - VAN TRACK END CAP
| # | QTY | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 X | End Cap |
Diagram showing the van track end caps.
7 FAVF002 - FPCR FOOT (PAIR)
| # | QTY | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 X | Inner Foot Plate |
| 2 | 6 X | Foot |
| 3 | 24 X | M8 x 16 x 1.6 Flat Washer |
| 4 | 12 X | M8 x 16 Button Head Bolt |
| 5 | 24 X | M8 Nyloc Nut |
| 6 | 6 X | Rubber U (90mm Long) |
| 7 | 6 X | Rubber U (50mm Long) |
| 8 | 24 X | M8 Nut Cap |
Diagram showing the components for the FPCR foot assembly: inner foot plates, feet, washers, bolts, nuts, and rubber U-channels.
2 PLUG REMOVAL
2.1 Locate Mounting Fixtures
Diagram showing a top-down view of a RAM Pro Master 2500 roof, indicating the front and rear, and highlighting the locations of factory mounting fixtures.
Locate the factory mounting fixtures on the vehicle's roof.
2.2 Initial Placement
Diagram showing the roof of the van with arrows indicating where the joiner (5) and feet (1, 7, 2) are positioned relative to the factory mounting fixtures.
Position the joiner (Item 5) and feet (Items 1, 7, 2) as shown.
2.3 Securing the Inner Foot Plate
Diagram showing a close-up of a factory mounting fixture on the van's roof, illustrating how the inner foot plate is slid underneath it from the inside of the vehicle.
Slide the Inner Foot Plate under the factory mounting fixture as shown.
⚠️ Make sure that the bracket is straight and seated against the factory mounting fixture.
Refer to Item 7 on page 4 for assembly.
3 SIDE PROFILE ASSEMBLY
3.1 Assemble FPCR Feet
Diagram showing the assembly of an FPCR foot with bolts, washers, and nuts, and then sliding it into a side profile.
Loosely assemble the FPCR Feet (Item 7) using M8 x 16 Button Head Bolts, M8 Flat Washers and M8 Nyloc Nuts and slide them into the side profiles. They must still be able to slide freely.
Refer to Item 7 on page 4 for assembly.
See Section 2.2 for positioning around Joiners.
3.2 Attach Joiner to Side Profile
Diagram showing a joiner piece being inserted and twisted into a side profile.
Place Joiner into the Side Profile and twist into position as shown.
Refer to Item 5 on Page 4.
3.3 Assemble Side Profiles
Diagram showing two side profiles being joined together using joiner plates and bolts.
Assemble the Side Profiles (Items 1 & 2) using the Rack Joiners (Item 5) and M6 x 16 Button Head Bolts and fully tighten.
See Section 2.2 for Side Profile orientation.
⚠️ Tightening Torque: 16 Nm / 11.8 ft lbs
3.4 Fit Side Profiles to Vehicle
Diagram showing the assembled side profiles being placed onto the vehicle's roof, aligning with the inner foot brackets. It also shows the rubber trim being fitted.
⚠️ Ensure Rubber Trim is fitted to both sides of the foot.
Place pre-assembled Side Profiles over the Inner Foot Brackets. Secure the feet to the roof using the Inner Foot Bracket, M8 x 16 Flat Washers, and M8 Nyloc Nuts. You will need a friend to help. Fully tighten.
Refer to Item 7 on page 4.
⚠️ Tightening Torque: 25 Nm / 18.4 ft lbs
4 WIND DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
4.1 Prepare Narrow Slat
Diagram showing M8 bolts, half nuts, and Schnorr washers being inserted into the T-slot of a narrow slat.
Insert two Button Head Bolts, M8 Half Nuts and M8 Schnorr Washers assemblies into the Narrow Slat as shown. Slide them to the center of the Narrow Slat (item 3), making sure that the Schnorr Washer is above the T-Slot Channel.
Refer to Item 4 on page 3.
4.2 Assemble Wind Deflector
Diagram showing an M8 bolt, Schnorr washer, and thin nut being loosely assembled with a wind deflector piece.
Loosely assemble the M8 x 12 Button Head Bolt, M8 Schnorr Washers and M8 Thin Nut to both LH & RH Wind Deflectors (Item 5) as shown.
Refer to Item 4 on page 3.
4.3 Attach Nut to Wind Deflector
Diagram showing the nut assembled to the wind deflector being slid into the T-slot of the narrow slat.
Slide the nut assembled to the Wind Deflector into the T-slot of the Narrow Slat as shown.
Refer to Item 4 on page 3.
5 WIND DEFLECTOR FIT & SECURE
4.4 Secure Wind Deflector
Diagram showing the wind deflector centered on the rack, with bolts being moved into the slots. A 10mm gap is indicated.
Center the Wind Deflector on the rack and move the bolt assemblies from step 4.1 into the slots as shown. Leave a 10mm gap between the LH and RH Wind Deflectors and fully tighten.
Refer to Item 4 on page 3.
⚠️ Tightening Torque: 20 Nm / 14.75 ft lbs
6 NARROW SLAT ASSEMBLY
5.1 Assemble Slat Brackets and End Caps
Diagram showing Slat Z Brackets being loosely attached to narrow slats with bolts and nuts, and end caps being placed on the slats.
Loosely assemble the Slat Z Brackets (Item 3) to the Narrow Slats using M8 x 20 Hex Bolts and M8 Nyloc Nuts. Place the Narrow Slat End Caps on the slats (Item 3). See orientation in 5.1.
Refer to Item 3 on page 3.
7 NARROW SLAT FIT & SECURE
5.2 Slide Slats into Profiles
Diagram showing pre-assembled slats being slid into the side profiles of the rack.
Slide pre-assembled Slats into the Side Profiles as shown. Space the Slats at 404mm increments, or at your chosen spacing. These can be adjusted at any stage.
Additional Slats can be added (RRNS1475 sold separately).
Refer to Item 3 on page 3.
5.3 Rack with Slats Installed
Image showing the assembled rack with multiple slats installed.
The rack is now assembled with slats fitted.
5.4 Invert Slat Z Brackets (Optional)
Diagram showing how the Slat Z brackets can be inverted to lower the rack height.
The Slat Z brackets (Item 3) can be inverted as shown if you wish to have the rack lower on your vehicle.
5.5 Rack with Inverted Brackets
Image showing the rack with slats installed using inverted brackets, appearing lower on the vehicle.
Rack installed with inverted brackets for a lower profile.
5.6 Spacing for Roof A/C Unit
Diagram showing slats being spaced around a roof-mounted A/C unit.
If a roof A/C is fitted to the vehicle, space the slats around the A/C at 202mm increments on shorter lengths and 404mm on the longer lengths. The slats can be positioned in front and behind the A/C unit. Fully tighten all fasteners.
⚠️ Tightening Torque: 20 Nm / 14.75 ft lbs
Place Nut Caps over all Hex Bolts and Nyloc Nuts.
8 COMPLETION
6.1 Installation Complete
Congratulations! You did it. Take a step back and admire your work! ✔️
7 INSTALL OTHER VEHICLE AND RACK ACCESSORIES
Now's the time to visit your favorite Front Runner dealer in person or online.
⚠️ IMPORTANT!
FRONT RUNNER RACK KITS OFTEN HAVE A HIGHER LOAD RATING THAN THE VEHICLES THEY ARE MOUNTED TO. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR A RECOMMENDED ROOF RATING. FRONT RUNNER CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER LOADING BEYOND THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S STATED LOAD CAPACITY.
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