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MOUNTING GUSSETS POSITIONED ON LONG SILL
FIG. 32-1
LONG SILL
TRUCK CHASSIS
STEP 1 - INSTALLING LIFTGATE ON TRUCKS - Cont’d
NOTE: For clarity Liftgate is not shown in the illustrations below..
MOUNTING GUSSETS POSITIONED ON TRUCK CHASSIS
FIG. 32-2
LONG SILL
TRUCK CHASSIS
2. Refer to the correct bed height and clearance dimensions 
of the truck (TABLE 30-1) to determine if Liftgate installa-
tion plates and gussets should be welded to the truck chas-
sis or long sill under the truck body (FIGS. 32-1 or 32-2). 
The height of the plates and gussets must provide suffi  cient 
clearance between the Liftgate, the underbody, and the 
ground.
MOUNTING GUSSETS
(4 PLACES)
MOUNTING GUSSETS
(4 PLACES)