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STEP 12 - ADJUST PLATFORM (IF REQUIRED)
NOTE: Before doing the following proce-
dure, make sure vehicle is parked
on level ground.
1. Lower platform to the ground. With the
platform and fl ipover unfolded, raise plat-
form to bed level (FIG. 51-1). Measure
how much the outboard edge of platform
rises above bed level (FIG. 51-1). The
outboard edge can be a maximum of 1”
above bed level if bed height is 48” to 53”.
If bed height is 54” to 55” the outboard
edge is level (FIG. 51-1). If indication is
correct, Liftgate is installed correctly and
no adjustment is needed. If the outboard
edge is below bed level, do instructions 2,
3, and 6. If outboard edge is higher than 1”,
do instructions 4 through 6.
3. Weld shims (parts bag item) on both
platform stops (FIG. 51-3) to raise
outboard edge of platform to correct
position.
PLATFORM EDGE BELOW BED LEVEL
FIG. 51-2
WELDING SHIMS (CURBSIDE SHOWN)
FIG. 51-3
TABLE 51-1
RAISE PLATFORM
EDGE (OUTBOARD)
THIS DISTANCE (“A”)
REQUIRED SHIM
THICKNESS
WELD SIZE
“W”
1” 1/16” 1/16”
2” 1/8” 1/8”
3” 3/16” 3/16”
4” 1/4” 1/4”
2. Compare measurement “A” (FIG.
51-2) with the distances and shims
in TABLE 51-1. For example: If
measurement “A” (FIG. 51-2) is
1” below level and you want to raise
outboard edge of platform 1” above
level, use 1/8” shim to raise 2”
(TABLE 51-1).
PLATFORM EDGE AT OR
ABOVE BED LEVEL
FIG. 51-1
LEVEL LINE
LEVEL LINE
OUTBOARD EDGE
1” MAX (UP TO 53” BED HT.)
0” LEVEL (OVER 53” BED HT.)
VEHICLE
FLOOR (REF)
EXTENSION
PLATE (REF)
“A”
SHACKLE
(REF)
“W”
(TABLE 51-1)
NEW SHIM
(TABLE 51-1)
2 PLACES
VEHICLE
FLOOR (REF)
EXTENSION
PLATE (REF)
“W”