This kit may be used in either new or
retro-fit installations. The top plate with
its bracket may be bolted above or
below an existing deck. The lower
saddle bracket is installed as
previously shown. Both brackets must
be used. To minimize the stress on the
brackets they should be as far apart as
possible when clamped to the Extend-
A-Gun tube. Please refer to the Side
Loads at Mounting Points Diagram and
make sure the mounting points can
withstand these forces. Use Loctite®,
supplied in kit on all threads, torque
bolts to 40-45 ft-lbf and nuts on U-bolts
to 36-40 ft-lbf.
PART
VT50-13NT
XG485
XG476
QTY
2
1
1
DESCRIPTION
1/2-13 HEX NUT
MOUNTING PLATE
4-1/2 U-BOLT 1/2 DIA.
Deck
Bottom
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This kit contains two mild steel saddle brackets and U-bolts, and is designed for factory installation on new equipment.
Both Brackets must be used. Both brackets are to be welded to truck framework as far apart as possible yet still clamp on
the Extend-A-Gun tube. The welds must be able to withstand the forces shown on the Side Loads at Mounting Points
Diagram. The Extend-A-Gun may be installed in the brackets after the truck is painted. Use Loctite, supplied in kit on U-
bolt threads, and torque nuts on U-bolts to 36-40 ft-lbf.
SADDLE BRACKET WELDING
PART
VT50-13NT
XG486
XG476
QTY
2
1
1
DESCRIPTION
1/2-13 HEX NUT
SADDLE BRACKET
4-1/2 U-BOLT 1/2 DIA.
3.2 SADDLE BRACKET INSTALLATION
3.3 PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION
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