12
11921 Slauson Ave.  Santa Fe Springs, CA.  90670  (800) 227-4116  FAX (888) 771-7713
INSTALLED LIFTGATE
LIFTGATE INSTALLED ON VAN BODY (COLUMNS 
SHOWN PERPENDICULAR TO LEVEL GROUND)
FIG. 12-1
LEVEL
With the vehicle parked on level 
ground, the columns of the BMR 
must be perpendicular to the 
ground (vertical) for the Liftgate 
to operate correctly (FIGS. 12-1 
and 12-2). 
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS - Continued
91° MAX.
LEVEL
LIFTGATE INSTALLED ON FLAT BED (COLUMNS & SUP-
PORTS SHOWN PERPENDICULAR TO LEVEL GROUND)
FIG. 12-2
NOTE: If Liftgate columns exceed a 91 degree angle from level ground when installed on 
body, or if columns cannot be mounted fl ush against rear of vehicle, a steel fi ller 
may be used to bridge gap between vehicle body and Liftgate columns. Make 
sure the added materials and welds meet the BODY STRENGTH requirements 
shown on the previous pages.
91° MAX.