INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
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2. Place the center clamp onto the rail and push the
clamp up until the clamp leg comes into contact with
the bottom of the Peragon side rail (no washers are
needed). Tighten the bolts to 160 inch-pounds or 13
foot- pounds (17 Newton-meters) if you are using a
torque wrench. Do NOT over-tighten.
3. Tighten the rails down to the center clamp using the
provided nuts. Do NOT over-tighten.
GAS SPRING INSTALLATION
Figure 35: Gas spring installation
1. Compress each spring several times before installa
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tion to loosen its movement.
2. Position each gas spring with the rod end (A) toward
the tailgate.
3. Snap the springs onto the ball studs on the ramps
(B).
4. Then snap the gas springs onto the ball studs on the
panels (C).
NOTICE: Gas Springs must be installed rod end
down, or failure will result! If gas springs are
installed rod end up, the internal seals will dry out
from lack of lubrication.
NOTE: If you need to remove the gas springs, move the sil
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ver lever to the center position (D) and pull the spring from
the ball stud.
Figure 36: Detaching gas springs
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B
C
D
IMPORTANT:
Check all bolts and nuts to make sure all components are secured.
