ILP 25/33 Installation Manual
Rev. 1.4
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2. Dock Bumper Support: Each strut brace has a marking for easy identification, the curb side strut has a
“C” and the drive side strut has a “D”,
Fig.36.
Join the support channel to the strut using a set of
bolts, clamp washers and flange nuts,
Fig.37
. Do not tighten nuts completely as adjustment to the
support channel could be required.
Strut Brace
Support
Channel
7/8"
Wrench
13/16"
Impact Socket
Strut Identification
Marking Location
Clamp
Washer
Bolt
Washer
Nut
3. Bolt Assembly: Secure the strut support to the dock bumper with a set of bolts, clamp washers, and
flange nuts,
Fig.38
. Adjust the strut brace by moving it vertically along the dock bumper and also the
support channel, horizontally, along the vehicles cross members for best positioning. Check for
squareness. After tightening all bolts in place, weld the support channel to the bottom of the vehicles
cross members. A minimum of three cross members should be welded to the support channel,
Fig.39
. Torque nuts to 125 ft. /lbs. minimum
Vehicle
Body
Strut Brace
Dock Bumper
Support Channel
Bed Extension
Weld to
Cross
Members
3/16"
Bed Extension
Strut Brace
Dock Bumper
Support
Channel
Crossmembers
7/8"
Wrench
13/16"
Impact Socket
2X
Washer
Bolt
Nut
Clamp
Washer
s
Fig.37
Fig.36
Fig.38
Fig.39