8
MN-387
LoadLifter 5000
ATTACHING THE UPPER BRACKET
BEFORE DRILLING, CHECK THE BACK-SIDE OF THE FRAME FOR CLEARANCE ISSUES
WITH THE BRAKE LINES, GAS LINES, AND ELECTRICAL LINES. ANY OBSTACLES
WILL NEED TO BE TEMPORARILY RELOCATED TO CLEAR THE AREA.
1. Position the upper bracket so that it is parallel with the lower bracket and align the
assembly vertically and horizontally.
2. Using the upper bracket as a template, center punch and drill one
3
/
8
” locator hole through
the frame at one of the top bolt holes (fig. 10).
After achieving the proper alignment, repeat for the opposite side of the bracket.
NOTE
CAUTION
3. Except for Dodge vehicles, loosely install a washer head frame bolt, oversized flat
washer), and lock nut (fig. 11).
For Dodge trucks only
: The top two, or the bottom two, holes (depending on the model
of the truck) will fall into a horizontal indentation. Spacers are provided to compensate
for the indentation. Loosely install a washer head frame bolt, two upper bracket spacers,
an oversized flat washer, and a lock nut for such instances (fig. 12).
4. Install a washer head frame bolt, oversized flat washer, and lock nut.
For Dodge trucks only: It may be necessary to add two of the provided spacers
(fig. 12).
fig. 11
fig. 12
Upper Bracket
Washer Head
Frame Bolt
Lock Nut
Oversized Flat
Washer
Frame
Upper Bracket
Washer Head
Frame Bolt
Lock Nut
Oversized Flat
Washer
Frame
Spacer
All models, except some
late model Dodge trucks
Dodge trucks with ditch
(ditch can be on top or bottom portion of the
frame, depending on vehicle model)
3/8”
fig. 10
