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Installation Manual | Fixed System

Installation - Stinger Unit

EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|[email protected]

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Measuring and Prep

Measure to center and mark 9 inches off center in both directions.

Hang installation cable at marks.

15

9"

9"

Center of I-Beam

Summary of Contents for Fixed System

Page 1: ...Installation Manual Fixed System V 1 02 1 28 2021 EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com Need help Please call EkoStinger at 855 833 7940 www ekostinger com ...

Page 2: ...echeck declared Torque after the first 1 000 miles Recheck declared Torque every 10 000 miles 4 Manufacturer s suggested Torque values 3 8 Hardware 23 ft lb 1 4 Hardware 6 3 ft lb U S Recommended Bolt Torque Table Size Recommended Torque Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 18 8 S S Bronze Brass Coarse Fine Coarse Fine Coarse Fine Coarse Fine Coarse Fine Coarse Fine 4 5 2 4 8 4 3 6 9 6 8 9 7 9 8 19 8 18 4 16 2...

Page 3: ...ware Box Fixed Exploded Diagram Part Numbers Assembly Know Your Stinger Parts Assembly Tools Front Brace Assembly Rear Brace Assembly Attaching Bottom Support Angle Attaching Cables Assembly Finished Installation Installation Tools Airline Cover Measuring and Prep Raising Stinger I Beam Anchoring via Plates Wing Gussets Installation Complete Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23...

Page 4: ...rdware Box Fixed HBFX 2x 24 x 27 Aerodynamic Mud Flaps 14x Zip Ties 8 Wire Loom Installation Manual Fixed System Parts List Shipped Items What comes with your EkoStinger order EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 3 ...

Page 5: ...20018 20004 1 2 2 3 x 3 x 5 Aluminum Bracket Small Plate 1 4 20 Bolt Part Items QTY Rear Wing Gusset Flat Bottom FX1004F FXBR L FXBR R 2 2 6 x15 90 Plate 4 Holes 4 Slots Powder Coated Painted Left Steel Brace Plate 6 x15 90 Plate 4 Holes 4 Slots Powder Coated Painted Right Steel Brace Plate Part Items QTY Fixed Braces FXSP FXFP FX1002B 8 8 1 1 4 x4 25 Aluminum Plate Mold Brace Spacer 1 8 x4 25 Alu...

Page 6: ... GUS 20091 FX CBL 20010 20085 20006 20044 20006 20085 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Stinger Shell Bottom Support Angle FX Left Brace FX Right Brace FX Faceplate Red Plate Plate Plate Bolts Eyehook Wing Gusset FX Faceplate Bolt Rear Support Cable 3 8 16 Locknut Wing Gusset Shell Bolt Wing Gusset Shell Nylock Washer 1 4 20 Locknut Bottom Support Angle Bolt Part Name Part Name Part Num...

Page 7: ...55 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 6 Know Your Stinger Parts Assembled Stinger Unit Right Brace FxBR R Left Brace FxBR L Left Brace FxBR L Right Brace FxBR R Plate 20017F 4x Red Plate 20017F 4x Support Cable Hole 2x Stinger Shell MLDxxx Fx Wing Gusset FX GUS Bottom Support Angle 10093F Support Cables FX CBL ...

Page 8: ...nual Fixed System Assembly Stinger Unit Required Tools EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 7 Cordless Impact Driver Socket Adapter 7 16 Wrench 7 16 Socket 9 16 Socket 3 8 Driver ...

Page 9: ...ng 4x Outside Bolts 20091 through 2x Faceplates FxFp Stinger Shell and continuing through the 2x Spacers FxSp the Left Brace FxBr L and fastening at the end with 4x Lock Nuts 20010 Make sure the Brace is facing outward just like in the picture Do the same for the right side 1 Left Brace FxBr L Right Side FxBr R 3 8 Lock Nut 20010 4x Spacer FxSp 2x Faceplate FxFp 2x Outside Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 5 Hex Bo...

Page 10: ...d Plate Bolts w Loctite Patch Fixed Large Plate Bag Front Brace Assembly Attach the Plate 20017F by inserting 2x Plate Bolts 20004 through the Brace and into the threaded Plate Make sure the Plate is facing toward the center of the Brace just like in the picture Do the same on the other side Finger tighten for now 2 Plate 20017F Plate Bolt 20004 2x ...

Page 11: ...by inserting 4x Outside Bolts 20091 through 2x Faceplates FxFp Stinger Shell and continuing through the 2x Spacers FxSp the Left Brace FxBr L and fastening at the end with 4x Lock Nuts 20010 Make sure the Brace is facing inward just like in the picture Do the same for the right side 3 Left Brace FxBr L 3 8 Lock Nut 20010 4x Spacer FxSp 2x Faceplate FxFp 2x Outside Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 5 Hex Bolt 20091 ...

Page 12: ...ate 20017 Plate Bolt 20004 2x Fixed Plate Bolts w Loctite Patch Fixed Large Plate Bag Rear Brace Assembly 4 Attach the Plate 20017 by inserting 2x Plate Bolts 20004 through the Brace and into the threaded Plate Make sure the Plate is facing toward the center of the Brace just like in the picture Do the same on the other side Finger tighten for now ...

Page 13: ...ed Support Hardware Bag Attach the Bottom Support Angle 10093F by installing 3x Eyehooks EYE H from the top and 4x Hex bolts 20085 from the bottom Secure each Eyehook and Hex bolt using a washer 20044 and a Locknut 20006 Eyehook EYE H 3x Cable FX CBL 2x No Cable Locknut 20006 7x Note Two of the Eye Hooks come with cables pre attached These need to be installed on the sides The center EyeHook is no...

Page 14: ...sembly Stinger Unit EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 13 Attaching Cables 6 Rear Cable w Fixed Support Hardware Attach the cross cables using the provided carabiners to the rear Braces ...

Page 15: ...nger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 14 Assembly Finished 7 Your Fixed System Stinger assembly is now finished Please look over all bolts and make sure they are tightened to their specified Torque values reference pg 2 ...

Page 16: ...he Trailer Cordless Impact Driver 3 8 Driver Tape Measure pg 15 OPTIONAL LIFT KIT An optional lift kit can be provided containing Locking Block and Tackle and Nose Cable which would allow the system installation to be performed by one installer but we recommend two installers for ease of installation Without the Lift Kit we recommend the installation to be performed by at least 3 installers ...

Page 17: ...er com Installation Manual Fixed System pg 16 Locate the Wire Looms 8x and the Zip Ties 14x Starting with the front air line and electrical wires slip the protective wrap over the air lines and wires Position the cover so there is no more than four 4 inches of exposed lines Secure with Zip Ties 8 9 4 MAX ...

Page 18: ...System Continue working the Wire Looms over the air lines and electrical harness until the first cable restraint and spring tensioner is reached Secure with Zip Ties every 12 inches Continue installing the Wire Loom until the entire air line and electrical wiring is covered from end to end Secure with Zip Ties every 12 inches 10 11 pg 17 ...

Page 19: ...4445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 18 Measuring and Prep Locate the starting I Beam determined by the customer s Suspension Sub Frame placement 12 Starting position will be a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 48 from the leading edge of the tire from customer s designated maximum forward position 42 48 ...

Page 20: ...anual Fixed System Installation Stinger Unit EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 19 Measuring and Prep Mark center of the I Beam and hang Winch with a Quick Clamp 13 ...

Page 21: ...on Manual Fixed System Installation Stinger Unit EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 20 Measuring and Prep Measure 9 ft forward and mark center of I Beam 9ft 14 ...

Page 22: ...n Stinger Unit EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 21 Measuring and Prep Measure to center and mark 9 inches off center in both directions Hang installation cable at marks 15 9 9 Center of I Beam ...

Page 23: ...Installation Manual Fixed System Installation Stinger Unit EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 22 Measuring and Prep Slide Stinger under the trailer 16 ...

Page 24: ...m Installation Stinger Unit EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 23 Raising Stinger Hook Winch to center Eye Hook and raise until the wings hit the bottom of the trailer Lock Winch 17 ...

Page 25: ...nual Fixed System Installation Stinger Unit EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 24 Raising Stinger Raise front of the Stinger and slide thru the Installation Cable 18 ...

Page 26: ... Fixed System Installation Stinger Unit EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 25 Raising Stinger Raise rear of the Stinger until it is tight to the bottom of the trailer 19 ...

Page 27: ...System Installation Stinger Unit EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com pg 26 I Beam Anchoring via Plates Line up one Front Brace on the center of the I Beam and tighten the Plate 20 ...

Page 28: ...tinger com pg 27 Fixed Plate Bolts w Loctite Patch Fixed Large Plate Bag I Beam Anchoring Via Plates Install another Plate 20017RED on the opposite side of the I Beam and secure with 2x Plate Bolts 20004 Make sure both Plates are pushed into the I Beam as far as possible Finger tighten for now Red Plate 20017RED Plate Bolt 20004 21 ...

Page 29: ...ue values on pg 2 I Beam Anchoring via Plates Install all Plates for the front and rear Braces 4 total It is recommended to install the front Plates first then the rear All the Plates can be loosened if the Stinger needs to be re positioned This will allow it to float below the trailer Make sure the Stinger is centered Adjust by moving the rear of the Stinger left or right Center Line Center Line ...

Page 30: ... Rotate each Small Plate so it clips onto the I Beam Adjust the Stinger wing so it s 1 2 from the outside of the Trailer wall Tighten the bolts on the Small Plates 1 2 Drill a 9 32 hole through the Stinger wall and through the Wing Gusset Bracket Secure the Wing Gusset Assembly to the Stinger by inserting 1 4 20 x Hex Bolt 20085 with 1 4 x 1 Fender Washer 20044 through the Stinger and the bracket ...

Page 31: ...Installation Manual Fixed System Installation EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com EkoStinger Installation Complete Drive away and begin saving money pg 30 ...

Page 32: ...pg 31 Installation Manual Fixed System Notes EkoStinger 140 Despatch Dr East Rochester NY 14445 855 833 7940 info ekostinger com ...

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