Anthony Lifgtates, Inc.
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AST, AST-L, and AST-PLUS Models
www.anthonyliftgates.com
800-482-0003
4. Carefully unfold the liftgate using two people. To
keep the liftgate somewhat level once it’s unfolded,
a wooden block, approximately 12 inches tall, can be
placed under the platform.
Note:
A spacing guide is installed over the end of the
cylinder rod. Do not remove this guide until the
liftgate has been tack welded in place on the truck
body.
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5. Some truck body variations may require the frame to
be extended within 12 inches of the rear of the truck,
in order to install the liftgate mounting plates. Always
extend the frame as close to the back of the truck as
possible, without interfering with the operation of the
liftgate (see Step 6).
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0” to 12”
Truck Frame
Wood Filler
Truck Body
Body Long Sill
CAUTION
Take precautions to avoid
welding sparks or the
flame from a cutting torch
coming into contact with the truck bed’s wooden floor
or other flammable components.
Note:
Before extending the truck frame, make sure the
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manufacturer and that altering the frame will not
void the truck warranty.
6. Most truck bodies require the frame to be either
extended or cut back in order to properly install the
liftgate.
Simply measure 20 inches from the rear edge of the
truck body frame to the long sill. Make a mark on the
long sill and either add or remove material from the
frame.
20”
Body Long Sill
Wood Filler
Truck Frame
Body Crossmembers
Note:
Once the liftgate is installed, make sure it will
operate properly, without interfering with the truck
frame or the body long sill.
