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1999-02 Ford F-450 & F-550 Undercarriage
1999-2002 Ford F-450 & F-550 Series Undercarriage
12-1/2"
WARNING: Most new trucks are
equipped with driver and passenger’s
side air bags. DO NOT remove, disable, or
reposition any sensory equipment related to
the safe operation of the air bags.
ALWAYS follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommendations for installing snowplowing
equipment.
Failure to comply with the above warning may
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: If your vehicle is equipped
with oversize tires, they may come
into contact with the undercarriage hanger
plates when turning the vehicle.
The problem may be resolved by setting the
steering stops on the vehicle. If this does not
correct the problem, the original tires will need
to be installed on the vehicle.
The recommended push beam height for all
undercarriage assemblies is 12-1/2" from the
center of the push beam to level ground. DO NOT
exceed 14" in height for any undercarriage.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a Blocker Beam™, review the Technical
Service Bulletin on page 33.
1.
Begin the assembly by positioning the DRIVER’S SIDE HANGER PLATE
on the outside of the truck frame rail and in front of the shock mount. In
this position, the plate will locate above the front spring shackle. Attach
one 5/8"-11 x 3" bolt and washer through the top rear mount. Secure
the bolt with one 5/8" top lock nut.
Note: There are two original openings
cut into the frame rail. Use the rear opening to position a top lock nut for
the 3" bolt inserted in the front opening.
2.
Position one 5/8"-11 x 4-1/2" bolt and washer through the top front mount.
Use a 1" box end wrench to position one 5/8" top lock nut through the
truck frame rail opening at the tow hook and securely fasten.
3.
Repeat both of the procedures above for the PASSENGER’S SIDE
HANGER PLATE.
4.
Mount the PUSH BEAM to each hanger plate using four 1/2"-13 x 2"
bolts and top lock nuts.
Note: The proper height for the push beam is
approximately 12-1/2" from the ground to the center of the beam.
5.
Once all of the undercarriage plates have been positioned and the proper
push beam height is set, proceed to tighten all top locking nuts. Reference
the chart on page 4 for maximum bolt torque.
6.
Position the LIGHT TOWER into the accepting pockets on the push beam
and tighten using two 1/2"-13 x 1-1/4" bolts with washers. Secure each
bolt with a 1/2" top locking nut. Mount each PLOW HEADLIGHT to the
light tower with the hardware kit provided.
Complete the assembly by plugging the connectors from the lights into the
connectors on the vehicle wire harness.
FORD
BLOCKER
BEAM™
If your vehicle is equipped with a Blocker Beam™
review the Technical Service Bulletin on page 33.
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