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STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE TO VEHICLE - Continued
NOTE: On some low bed trucks, wood spacer may interfere with having two 7”
vertical welds per mounting plate. If the spacer interferes with minimum 7”
welds, cut and weld the top of each mounting plate 1/2” below the top radius
of the truck frame.
Prevent damage to hydraulic hoses. If welding next to hydraulic hoses, use a
protective cover such as a welding blanket to cover the hoses.
CAUTION
To protect the original paint system, if equipped, a 3” wide area of paint must
be removed from all sides of the weld area before welding.
CAUTION
CAUTION
When using an electric welder, connect the welder ground to one of the parts
being welded, as close to the weld as possible. Failure to comply could result
in damage to cylinders and electrical parts.
4. Unbolt mounting plate
from main frame. Reposi-
tion mounting plate against
vehicle frame. Tack weld as
shown in FIG. 25-1. Repeat
for second mounting plate
(reposition and tack weld).
MOUNTING PLATE
1/4”
TACK
(TYPICAL - RH & LH
MOUNTING PLATES)
REPOSITIONING PAINTED MOUNTING PLATE
(RH SIDE SHOWN)
FIG. 25-1
MAIN FRAME
(CUT-AWAY VIEW)
MOUNTING
PLATE
VEHICLE FRAME
(TYPICAL TRUCK
FRAME SHOWN)
CUT LINE & TOP WELD
(IF NECESSARY)
1/2”
NOTE: If main frame is galvanized, skip instructions 4 and 5. Go to instruction 6.
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