6
Gate and Platform Installation
Revision 1.3
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Use alternative platform store stop method on installation with square cut frames
.
Set channel to contact
platform when closed. Adjust
(2) rubber snubbers to raise
tight against channel
3" Std channel
Weld to chassis
and/or
long sill
Figure 17 Alternative frame modification
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Raise tip of platform to achieve 1 1/2“ – 2“ incline (loosen clamps if necessary)
Figure 18 Platform shim to incline angle at bed level
To achieve the incline of the platform add shim’s to shackle profile
6.2
Gate Installation Using Liftarm Pins (Platform Not Installed
)
1. Place lift gate WITHOUT platform securely on rolling cart or equivalent.
2. Slide gate on cart underneath vehicle
3. Lift mount frame assembly until upper lift arm bushings are able to align with mount holes
in bed extension gussets
4. Slide upper lift arm pins through bed extension holes and lift arms
5. Using floor jack or equiv. to swing frame assembly up to proper “F” dimension.
6. Use second jack to level out rollover wheel, if necessary.
7. Verify that the 2 factory tack welds at the lower swing shackles are secure. (see Figure 6.7)
8. Install mount plates and tack weld using 2 fillet welds 2” long on each side and top of mount plate to
frame and at mount plate to mount frame location
