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LIX-575 June 24, 2021 Rev00
6.3.2 SADDLE BRACKET INSTALLATION
This kit contains two steel saddle brackets and U-bolts, and is designed for factory installation on new equipment. Both brackets must be
used. To minimize stress, the brackets should be as far apart as possible when clamped to the Extend-A-Gun VP tube. The welds must
be able to withstand the forces shown on the SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS worksheet.
The Extend-A-Gun VP
may be installed in the brackets after the truck is painted. Use Loctite
®
supplied in the kit on U-bolt threads. Torque the nuts used on the
U-bolts to 36-40 lbf·ft.
6.3.2.1 SADDLE BRACKET WELDING
6.3.3 PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION
This kit may be used in either new or retro-fit installations. The top
plate with its bracket may be bolted above or below an existing
deck.
The lower saddle bracket is installed as shown in the Saddle
Bracket Welding Diagram.
must be used. To minimize stress, the brackets should be as far
apart as possible when clamped to the Extend-A-Gun VP tube.
Refer to the SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS worksheet
to ensure the mounting points can withstand
these forces. Use Loctite supplied in the kit on U-bolt threads.
Torque the nuts used on the U-bolts to 36-40 lbf·ft.
TORQUE U-BOLTS
30-40 lbf·ft
(49-54 N·m)
A = Center Distance
5.0”
(127mm)
B = Height
1.5”
(38mm)
C = Width
3.0”
(76mm)
D = U-Bolt Size
1/2-13 UNC
E = Length
6.0”
(152mm)
F = Square Pattern on Plate
7.5”
(191mm)
G = Plate Length and Width
9.0” x 9.0”
(288mm x 288mm)
H = Hole Diameter
4-5/8”
(117mm)
1 = Hex Nut (2 rqd)
VT50-13NT
2 = Saddle Bracket
XG486
3 = U-Bolt
XG476
4 = Deck Bolt
1/2-13 Hex Bolt
5 = Washer
1/2” I.D.
6 = Plate Bracket
XG485
7 = Deck Nut
1/2-13 Hex Nut
Table 6.3.3
WELD 8 PLACES
TYP
1
2
3
TORQUE NUTS
to 36-40 lbf·ft
WELD 4 PLACES
TYP
1
2
3
TORQUE NUTS
to 36-40 lbf·ft
1/4" MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
A
C
B
D
E
TORQUE NUTS
to 36-40 lbf·ft
Figure 6.3.2.1A
Figure 6.3.2.1B
Figure 6.3.2.1C
F
G
H
4
5
6
7
DECK
BOTTOM
VIEW
SQUARE
B.H.C.
SQUARE
Figure 6.3.3
