LIFT CORPORATION
Sht. 12 of 56 DSG#
M-16-32
Rev.
C
Date: 08/13/19
INSTALLING LIFTGATE
2.
Position the LH and RH mounting brackets
(Kit items) in the pickup bed just forward of
corner posts
(FIG. 12-2)
.
NOTE:
Holes for mounting brackets are
marked and drilled only after
liftgate is in correct position on
the pickup bed.
3.
Position liftgate in the rear opening of the
pickup bed
(FIG. 12-2)
.
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pickup bed
4.
Bolt the main frame brackets on liftgate,
to the RH mounting brackets as shown
in
FIG. 12-2
. Handtighten bolts and nuts.
Repeat for LH mounting bracket.
MAIN FRAME
RH BRACKET
RH MOUNTING
BRACKET
MAIN FRAME
LH BRACKET
3/8”-16 HEX BOLT,
3/8” LOCK WASHER
3/8” HEX NUT
(3 PLACES)
BOLTING LIFTGATE TO RH
MOUNTING BRACKET
FIG. 12-2
NOTE:
Ensure nuts and lock washers
are on the inboard side of the
mounting brackets.
1.
Place strips of electrical tape (Kit item)
on RH and LH mounting brackets as shown
in
FIG. 12-1
. Then, apply strips of electrical
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main frame housing
(FIG. 12-1)
.
TAPING MOUNTING BRACKETS
FIG. 12-1
RH BRACKET
2” X 14”
2” X 14”
2” X 4”
2” X 8”
NOTE:
Tape RH & LH mounting brack-
ets before bolting to vehicle.
2” X 14”
2” X 8”
2” X 4”
LH BRACKET
2” X 14”
CAUTION
Galvanic corrosion may occur if steel
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with aluminum truck body. Use vinyl
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strips & brackets from truck body.
