JET RACK® INSTALLATION GUIDE
Everything you need to install and set up your JET Rack correctly — from mounting the Unistrut to final adjustment.
BEFORE YOU START
You'll need -
- JET Rack Interior Ladder Storage System
- 41 x 21mm Shallow strut channel (Unistrut) - supplied seperately
- Suitable fixings for your mounting location
- White lithium grease
- Basic hand tools and drill/driver
Unsure how to mount the Unistrut?
The optional Universal Mounting Kit can make creating a suitable fixing point easier.
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INSTALLATION AT A GLANCE
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1. MOUNT
Position and secure your Unistrut.
Measure your ladder, determine the required rail position and securely mount the strut overhead.
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2. FIT
Install JET Rack onto the strut.
Pre-assemble the JET Rack components onto the channel and secure the rail back into position.
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3. ADJUST
Set JET Rack up for your ladder.
Set the receiving pin, fixed catch, travel stops and shock-cord tension until loading and storage operate smoothly.
WATCH THE INSTALLATION
Follow the full JET Rack installation process step by step with our video guides.
PREFER WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS?
Download the complete JET Rack® Installation & Owner's Manual for detailed fitting, adjustment, maintenance and safety information.
Installing the Universal Mounting Kit?
Download the separate mounting-kit fitting instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Unistrut do I need?
What size Unistrut do I need?
41 × 21 mm shallow strut channel is recommended. The required length depends on your ladder and installation space.
How long should the Unistrut be?
How long should the Unistrut be?
At minimum, approximately the closed length of the ladder, with additional clearance required for normal JET Rack operation.
Do I need the Universal Mounting Kit?
Do I need the Universal Mounting Kit?
No. It is optional and intended to make mounting the strut easier where a straightforward suitable fixing point isn't available.
How long does installation take?
How long does installation take?
Most installations take around one hour, although the mounting method, vehicle and installer experience will affect this.
What lubricant should I use?
What lubricant should I use?
White lithium grease, which comes as part of the Universal Mounting Kit
What if my ladder's tool hole isn't centred?
What if my ladder's tool hole isn't centred?
The strut can be installed at an angle where necessary to achieve the preferred alignment.