CTA 5075-8642 LO-SIDE BOX Installation Guide
- June 17, 2024
- CTA
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CTA 5075-8642 LO-SIDE BOX
Product Specifications
- Part Number: 5075-8642
- Description: ADAPT LO-SIDE BOX INSTALLATION
Product Usage Instructions
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Install Side Exterior Panel
Attach the Side Exterior Panel by fastening (3X) 1/4-20 X 3/4 Button Head Bolts and (3X) 1/4-20 Lock Nuts. Ensure proper alignment and secure attachment. -
Install Support Brackets to Toolbox (Optional if mounting to Single Lid or Gullwing)
Align the (2X) Support Brackets with the preset 3/16 holes on the bottom of the toolbox on each end. Secure the brackets by fastening (4X) 10-24 X 5/8 Button Head Bolts and (4X) 10-24 Lock Nuts. -
Position Mounting J-Hooks
Determine the best placement for the (2X) Mounting J-Hooks. Align and attach the hooks to the designated slots. -
Remove the 2 Inner Guard Panels
Using an Allen wrench, unscrew the 4 button head mounting screws and remove both inner guard panels to access the mounting screws of the front panel. -
Mount Small Panel to Toolbox
Screw the 10 mounting screws from the inside of the toolbox to mount the small panel. Reinstall the inner guard panels. -
Install Lo-Side to Single Lid/Gullwing
Insert (2X) .25-20 X 3/4 Button Head Bolts through the inside of the Single Lid/Gullwing toolbox. Add the supplied (2X) 3/16 Spacers onto the threads of the bolt. Align the Lo-Side toolbox onto the bolts and fasten with (2X) .25-20 Lock Nuts. -
Fasten Lo-Side to Truck Bed
Align Support Brackets to the side of the bed and install using the (4X) Tek Self-Tapping Screws. Position and fasten the J-Hooks to the bed rail, ensuring not to over-tighten to avoid damage to plastic bedsides.
Note: Always refer to the user manual for detailed instructions and safety guidelines.
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
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Install Side Exterior Panel
Attach the Side Exterior Panel by fastening (3X) 1/4-20 X 3/4 Button Head Bolts and (3X) 1/4-20 Lock Nuts (see 1).
On the opposite side of the toolbox, plug the lower open hole (see 1a) by fastening (1X) 1/4-20 X 3/4 Button Head Bolt and (1X) 1/4-20 Lock Nut placing the head of the bolt on the outside of the box. The top two bolt holes (see 1b) will be used to fasten the Lo-Side box to the Single Lid (if mounting solo, plug all holes with button heads).
Note : The Side Exterior Panel can be attached to either side of the toolbox to accommodate both driver-side and passenger-side-mounted boxes -
Install Support Brackets to the Toolbox
(Optional if mounting to Single Lid or Gullwing)
Align the (2X) Support Brackets with the preset 3/16 holes on the bottom of the toolbox on each end (see 2). Install the bracket by fastening (4X) 10-24 X 5/8 Button Head Bolts and (4X) 10-24 Lock Nuts placing the head of the bolt inside of the toolbox. -
Position Mounting J-Hooks
Determine which of the existing six slots provides the best placement for the (2X) Mounting J-Hooks. While not tightening, align and screw on the mounting hooks (see 3) .
SKIP TO STEP 8 IF MOUNTING LO-SIDE TOOLBOX SOLO (NO SINGLE-LID/GULLWING) -
Remove the 2 Inner Guard Panels
Using an Allen wrench, unscrew the 4 button head mounting screws and take off both inner guard panels. This is to provide access to the mounting screws of the front panel. -
Remove Front Panel
- A : Using an Allen wrench, unscrew the 12-button head mounting bolts located on the inside of the toolbox (see 5A circled in red).
- B : Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unscrew the 6 mounting bolts shown in figure 5B from the L-Track on the panel. Leave all bolts not circled. The panel will be free to remove after this.
- C : Remove the 6 hex spacers from the front of the toolbox (see 5A circled in green).
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Mount Small Panel to Toolbox
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, screw the 10 mounting screws from the inside of the toolbox.
Reinstall the 2 inner guard panels from step 4. -
Install Lo-Side to Single Lid/Gullwing
Insert (2X) .25-20 X 3/4 Button Head Bolts through the inside of the Single Lid/Gullwing toolbox (see 7a). Add the supplied (2X) 3/16 Spacers onto the threads of the bolt (see 7b). Align the Lo-Side toolbox onto the bolts and fasten with (2X) .25-20 Lock Nuts. -
Fasten Lo-Side to Truck Bed
Align Support Brackets to the side of the bed and install using the (4X) Tek Self-Tapping Screws (optional if mounting to Single Lid or Gullwing).
Position and fasten the J-Hooks to the bed rail.
- Make sure not to over-tighten mounting hardware. Some plastic bedsides may bend if over-tightened.*
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I mount the Side Exterior Panel on either side of the toolbox?
- Yes, you can attach the Side Exterior Panel to either side of the toolbox to accommodate both driver-side and passenger-side mounted boxes.
- Should I tighten all bolts when installing the Lo-Side toolbox solo?
- No, if mounting solo, plug all holes with button heads and only tighten necessary bolts as per instructions.
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