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WELD EXTENSION PLATE (ALTERNATE METHOD)
STEP 1 - ATTACH EXTENSION PLATE TO VEHICLE -
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NOTE: Before welding extension plate to vehicle body, make sure:
• Inboard edge of extension plate is fl ush with the top of sill on vehicle body.
• Top surface of extension plate is level with the ground.
1. Center the extension plate on
vehicle body. Weld the extension
plate to vehicle body sill as shown
in FIGS. 19-1 and 20-1.
EXTENSION PLATE WELDS - VIEWED FROM ABOVE
FIG. 19-1
3/16”
3/16”
EXTENSION
PLATE
VEHICLE
BODY
3/16”
WELD LENGTH & SPACE:
2”- 11 3/4” ( 96”W VEHICLE)
2”- 12 1/2” (102”W VEHICLE)
To preserve the corrosion-resistant properties of the galvanized fi nish, MAX-
ON recommends bolting the galvanized extension plate to vehicle.
CAUTION
NOTE: For welding galvanized steel, refer to recommended practices as outlined in
AWS (American Welding Society) D19.0 Welding Zinc-Coated Steel.