1. Mount the Brackets

• Attach the tarp rod brackets to the cab shield.
• Driver side: Use bracket with slotted holes.
• Passenger side: Use bracket with round holes.
• Secure each with the supplied 1 ¾” bolts.

2. Install the Bearings

• Bolt the nylatron bearings onto the inside of each bracket. One per side.

3. Prep the Tarp Rod

• Passenger Side: Slide on a 1” set collar.
• Driver Side: Slide on the sprocket first, then the 1” set collar.
• Insert the tarp rod into the brackets, spacing it evenly.
• Set collars should rest snug against the nylatron bearings. Tighten down the allen set screws.

4. Add the Chain

• Connect the chain from the chain block to the driver-side sprocket using the master link.

5. Fit the Tarp

• Unroll the vinyl tarp.
• Slide the rear bow into the rear pocket of the tarp.
• Lay it at the back of the bed and stretch the tarp forward.
• The front pocket should face the tarp rod.

6. Attach the Tarp to the Rod

• Slide the tarp rod out from the passenger bracket.
• Feed the tarp’s front pocket onto the rod.
• Slide the rod back into place and secure it.

7. Mount the Rear Bow

• Insert the rear bow onto the spring arms at the rear.
• Line up holes on the bow with the spring arm and drill a bolt hole if needed.

8. Secure the Tarp

• Drill five evenly spaced 1/8” holes through the tarp and into the tarp rod.
• Use the supplied screws and washers to secure it.

Final Check

• Set collars and sprocket should be tight and flush with the bearings.
• Tarp should be centered and smoothly operate with no snags.
• Chain should be tensioned properly and guard installed if provided.