GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION:
Always disconnect battery before beginning
installation.
Check contents against the parts list to determine all are correct
and included, and also to familiarize yourself with them.
Locknuts are furnished. DO NOT tighten bolts and nuts until
installation is complete (unless otherwise specified), then be sure
to tighten all attaching parts per specified torque chart.
When ordering parts, furnish Part No., Name and Description.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: For the best installation, we recommend that the vehicle
be equipped with a step bumper or a drawbar. If not available,
adapt Mounting Angles to vehicle frame so as to provide a
lower support for the Spreader Frame. Relocate license plate
holder and lights if blocked by any part of the Spreader.
During installation where metal touches metal, a
gasket should be used to help prevent any possible
paint damage to the vehicle.
A. ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL ANGLES AND
BRACES. Refer to Figure 2.
1. Locate center of tailgate and scribe a chalk mark as a
guide for centering the Spreader.
2. Follow steps on Figure 2 to assemble Angles and Braces
(1, 2 and 30).
TORQUE CHART
Bolt - Nut Size
Torque Ft. Lbs.)
1/4 - 20
6.0
5/16 - 18
11.0
3/8 - 16
20.0
FIGURE 2
B. INSTALL SPREADER ASSEMBLY.
Refer to Figure 2.
1. Position Spreader Assembly on rear step bumper and
align Frame uprights with drill holes in Angle (2). Make
certain Frame uprights are vertical, then adjust Angle
to stop against Spreader Frame. Tighten nuts securely.
2. Follow steps 5 and 6 on Figure 2 to install Spreader
Frame Weldment (5) to Angle (2).
3. Tighten all Bolts and Nuts securely.
C. HIGH STOP LAMP (CHMSL). Refer to Figure 3.
1. Assemble STOP LIGHT to back angle on frame
weldment (5) by removing adhesive backing from light
and attaching to angle as per Figure 3.
CAUTION:
DO NOT splice into the rear stop lamp circuit to
feed the CHMSL. Contact your local dealer for information
on where and how to splice into the brake light circuit.
D. If routing wire underbody to the rear of the chassis,
it is recommended to route the wire to the inside of
vehicle frame rail. Secure the wire to the frame or
OEM harness with appropriate strapping or
fasteners.
FIGURE 3
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STEP 1
ASSEMBLE ANGLE TO
ANGLE AS SHOWN
STEP 2
ASSEMBLE AS SHOWN
(EACH SIDE)
STEP 3
LOCATE ASSEMBLY AT
CENTER AND TOP OF
TAILGATE
STEP 4
LOCATE BRACE OVER
SIDE PANEL THEN
DRILL 7/16 HOLE
(EACH SIDE)
STEP 5
DRILL 7/16 HOLE
EACH SIDE (USE
HOLE IN ANGLE 2
AS A GUIDE)
STEP 6
DRILL FOUR 5/16 HOLES
IN REAR STEP BUMPER
USING FRAME UPRIGHT
FEET AS A GUIDE
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