DMF RW-1016, Parts & Service Manual

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DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. RW-1016
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4.3 MOUNTING KIT INSTALLATION
4.3.1 General Information
Your RW-1016 Railgear was shipped with front and rear mounting kits specific to your vehicle
and the hardware necessary to install them. Before you begin your installation, please note:
 Your Railgear shipment includes many parts designed for your particular chassis
year/make/model and selected options. Exact appearances of some items may vary
from what is depicted in this manual.
 Many chassis manufactures prohibit the removal or modification of factory-installed
trailer hitches, as they contribute to the crash worthiness of the vehicle. In most
applications RW-1016 Railgear can be installed without interfering with the factory hitch.
In rare circumstances, particularly very low or heavily loaded vehicles, additional
suspension components may be required to obtain sufficient ground and hitch clearance.
Please contact DMF for support if required.
 Installation of RW-1016 Railgear typically requires the removal of factory parts from the
vehicle before the mounting brackets and Railgear can be installed. In most applications
the following parts will need to be removed from the vehicle before beginning the
Railgear installation. See model specific notes for additional information.
o
Underbody Spare Tire, including hoist and heat shielding (permanently)
o
Axle-back portion of the exhaust system (temporarily)
o
Front bumper (temporarily)
 Where drilling or cutting of factory frame components is required, deburr edges and
apply a corrosion resistant paint.
4.3.2 Model-Specific Mounting Kit Installation
FOR DETAILED PARTS
DIAGRAMS OF MODEL-SPECIFIC
RAILGEAR MOUNTING KITS,
PLEASE SEE SECTION 6.2