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Figure 52
Figure 51
Step Brace Installation
TYP
1/4"
1/4"
TYP BOTH
ENDS
1/4"
TYP
STEP BRACE
2 x 2 x 3/16"
(50 x 50 x 4.1 mm)
1/2" x 3" (12 x 76 mm)
FLAT BAR AT LEAST FOUR
(4) CROSSMEMBERS LONG
16. Step Brace Installation
IMPORTANT:
SAF-HOLLAND requires that step braces
be installed. The braces MUST be
secured to the deck extension and
to the vehicle crossmembers.
1. Ensure that the steps are straight and square so they do
not affect the overall width of the vehicle or obstruct the
operation of the liftgate.
Failure to maintain proper clearance
between steps and liftgate may interfere
with proper operation which, if not
avoided, could result in liftgate damage.
2. If installing the SAF-HOLLAND 5" (127 mm) notched step
brace, skip to Step 4
(Figure 50).
3. If installing a rear impact guard, weld 2" x 2" x 1/4" wall x 3"
(50 x 50 x 6 x 76 mm) long tube spacers on the ends of
the deck extension
Figure 51
. These spacers will provide
clearance for the rear impact guard while the liftgate is
in operation.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the overall width of the deck
extension and step braces is within
vehicle regulations.
4. Position the steps so that the top of the step riser is flush
with the top of the deck extension.
5. Prep the vehicle frame by grinding off any paint or
galvanizing to within 1" to 4" (25-101 mm) of the
weld surface.
6. Weld the steps to both the deck extension and rear sill
(Figure 52).
7. Touch up paint as required. For galvanized liftgates, touch
up in accordance with the most recent release of ASTM
A 780: Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and
Uncoated Areas of Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings, which
specifies the use of zinc-rich paints.
2" x 2" x 1/4" WALL x 3"
(50 x 50 x 6 x 76 mm)
LONG TUBE SPACER
DECK EXTENSION
Figure 50
5" (127 mm)
NOTCH
ALL PLACES
1/4"
