Wheel Guard Dimensions
LT285/70R17Tyre Specification
486mmA
468mmB
305mmC
275mmD
110°E
420F
205G
1007mmH
816J
636mmK
30L
50mmr
Center line of Vehicle1
Section through Center
of Wheel Guard
X
572mmY
543mmZ
5.1.4 Chassis Cab
WARNINGS:
Do not cut, drill or weld any parts that are
load path relevant in case of crash.
Vehicle Converter shall confirm any
changes comply with general product
safety requirements, legal requirements
or type approvals.
Excessive heat can build up from the
exhaust system, in particular from the
catalytic converter. Ensure adequate
heat shields are maintained.
CAUTION: Uneven load distribution could
result in unacceptable handling and
braking characteristics.
When carrying out vehicle conversions /
modifications the following points should be
considered:
• Make sure that all of the reinforced holes
provided in the chassis frame top surface are
used for full length bodies or sub-frames, see
figures shown.
• Make sure that the vehicle structural integrity
is maintained.
• Do not drill into closed frame body members.
• Make sure that the design for the body
alterations or additional structure disperse the
load evenly.
• Re-paint metal edges after cutting and drilling.
All metal edges must comply with exterior and
interior protection local regulatory standards.
• All fixings through the floor, sides or roof must
be sealed.
Refer to: 5.4 Corrosion Prevention (page 150).
• Ensure that any additional equipment in the
vicinity of the fuel tank will not damage the
tank in a crash condition.
For any conversion structure attached to or
mounted onto the base vehicle cab structure the
following applies:
• Ensure that neither the conversion structure
nor the existing vehicle structure get
pre-loaded by the assembly process.
• Adhesive jointing is recommended but should
be supplemented with mechanical fasteners
to prevent initial peel and long term failure.
• Spread bolt loads to minimize local stress.
Date of Publication: 06/2022
FORD RANGER 2022
Composed on:Thu Oct 13 04:01:02 BST 2022
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