5.
Step 6
Raise lift and square it with the rear sill of vehicle as shown in figure 6. Temporary
supports as shown in figure 7 may be welded to cylinder housing to assist in squaring
lift to rear sill of vehicle.
Step 7
Center the liftgate on the truck body and tack weld frame of liftgate to rear sill and to
the rear post of body as shown in figure 8. DO NOT REMOVE FORKLIFT OR CRANE
UNTIL ALL WELDING IS COMPLETE!
Step 8
Review all mounting dimensions and be certain gate is square and centered with
respect to the body and rails are perpendicular to the ground.
Step 9
Weld rail adapters to vehicle body or where gate is attached directly to vehicle use
eight welds three inches long on each side of the rail. See figure 9.
