DMF RW-1016, Parts & Service Manual

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DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. RW-1016
1-4 © 2017 DMF, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1.2 CURRENTLY SUPPORTED CHASSIS
Chassis selection for Railgear applications is critical to ensure the finished upfit complies with
manufacturer and federal guidelines. Many combinations of trim levels, engines, drivetrains,
and cab/box sizes present installation challenges or entirely prevent the use of Railgear.
General Upfitting Notes:
 The Railgear installer is the party responsible for certifying that the completed vehicle
complies with all federal safety regulations, gross axle weight ratings (GAWR), and gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
 Truck option content and upfitter installed equipment may cause some configurations
approved below to be overweight.
 The completed vehicle must not exceed any GAWR or GVWR with 150 lbs. in every seat
per 49 CFR 567.4.
Unless indicated otherwise, all models below include:
 Only single rear wheel variants. Dual rear wheel models are not typically supported.
 Only pickup or box delete variants. Chassis cab models are not typically supported.
The list below includes basic guidelines regarding chassis suitability, but is not exhaustive. See
DMF Technical Reference Bulletin TRB009 for additional details.
Please contact DMF for assistance or questions with chassis and option selection for
your project.
1.2.1 GM
 2011 – Present 2500 & 3500
o
Snow Plow Prep (VYU; 4x4 only) or Railgear Prep (8W9, gas only) required
o
No CNG engine
1.2.2 Ford
 2017 – Present F-250 & F-350
o
Snow Plow Prep Required ( option 473; 4x4 only)
 2008 – 2016 F-250 & F-350
o
Snow Plow Prep Required (option 473; 4x4 only)
1.2.3 Ram
 2014 – Present 2500 and 3500
o
Coil spring rear suspension required (no air)
o
No CNG engine