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Reach—Body Service Manual
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Towing From the Rear
Towing from the rear should be avoided if at
all possible. Weight transfer from lifting the
rear axle can cause steering instability with the
towing vehicle. Lifting of the rear can also
create a situation of exceeding the front Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the Reach
vehicle especially if it is loaded.
If the rear axle is damaged, a frame lift can be
used as long as the forks are long enough to lift
vehicle from the
chassis frame rails
. Do NOT
lift the vehicle by the rear bumper or frame
extensions. Frame extensions vary by truck
length. Use care to ensure that the frame lift is
located sufficiently forward to lift the chassis
frame rails. Use height adapters to maximize
the clearance between the Reach and the towing
equipment. Chain the axle up on both sides
prior to lifting the Reach to provide maximum
wheel clearance.
Flat Towing
Flat towing the Reach is NOT recommended; however, if the circumstance requires it, use a chain and
space bar specifically designed for this purpose. Do NOT tow for more than one mile at a maximum
speed of 30 MPH.
Emergency Repairs
Problems with the Utilimaster body are unlikely to disable a vehicle enough to make it undrivable. For
body related questions, contact a Utilimaster service technician.
For information on chassis and drive
train operations see the Isuzu’s NPR Stripped Chassis Owner’s and Driver’s Manual
.
Lift the rear at the chassis frame rails
(chains not yet installed).