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1979-93 Dodge 2500 & 3500 Undercarriage
12-1/2"
WARNING: Most new trucks are
equipped with driver and passenger’s
side air bags. DO NOT remove, disable, or
reposition any sensory equipment related to
the safe operation of the air bags.
ALWAYS follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommendations for installing snowplowing
equipment.
Failure to comply with the above warning may
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: If your vehicle is equipped
with oversize tires, they may come
into contact with the undercarriage hanger
plates when turning the vehicle.
The problem may be resolved by setting the
steering stops on the vehicle. If this does not
correct the problem, the original tires will need
to be installed on the vehicle.
The recommended push beam height for all
undercarriage assemblies is 12-1/2" from the
center of the push beam to level ground. DO NOT
exceed 14" in height for any undercarriage.
1979-1993 Dodge 2500 & 3500 Series Undercarriage
1.
Begin the assembly by mounting the HANGER PLATE WELDMENT to
the front crossmember.
Note: Depending on the model of your vehicle,
the hole locations in the crossmember may be different. Review the
diagram to the right for proper bushing and/or spacer mount positions.
Once you have determined the mount locations for the hanger plate,
insert the STEPPED BUSHINGS and SPACERS (if needed) into position.
Secure the hanger plate to the crossmember using four 5/8"-11 x 2"
Grade 8 YZ hex cap screws with washers and top lock nuts.
2.
Mount the PUSH BEAM to the front hanger plate mount holes using four
1/2"-13 x 1-1/2" bolts and top lock nuts.
Note: The proper height for the
push beam is approximately 12-1/2" from the ground to the center of the
push beam.
3.
Align the hole in the DRIVER’S SIDE PUSH BEAM SUPPORT ARM to
the mount hole on the frame located behind the steering box.
Note: The
support arm mounts on the inside of the truck frame rail and leaf spring.
Secure the arm to the frame with one 5/8"-11 x 4" bolt, washer and top
lock nut. Complete the support arm installation by aligning the holes in
the arm to the rear mount holes on the inside of the hanger plate and
push beam. Secure the arm with two 1/2"-13 x 1-3/4" bolts and top lock nuts.
4.
Next, position the PASSENGER’S SIDE PUSH BEAM SUPPORT ARM
on the outside of the truck frame rail and inside of the leaf spring. Align
the hole in the support arm with the mount hole on the frame located
approximately 14" back from the core support mount. Secure the arm to
the frame with one 5/8"-11 x 1-3/4" bolt, washer and top lock nut. Complete
the mount by fastening the arm to the rear mount holes on the inside of
the hanger plate with two 1/2"-13 x 1-3/4" bolts and top lock nuts.
5.
Once all of the undercarriage plates have been positioned and the proper
push beam height is set, proceed to tighten all top lock nuts. Reference
the chart on page 4 for maximum bolt torque.
6.
Position the LIGHT TOWER into the accepting pockets on the push beam
and tighten using two 1/2"-13 x 1-1/4" Grade 8 YZ hex cap screws with
washers. Secure each bolt with a 1/2" top lock nut. Mount each PLOW
HEADLIGHT to the light tower with hardware kit provided.
Complete the assembly by plugging the connectors from the lights into the
connectors on the vehicle wire harness.
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