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STEP 13 - FINISH WELDING LIFTGATE TO VEHICLE
Prevent damage to hydraulic hoses. Before welding next to hydraulic hoses,
protect the hoses with a heat-resistant cover such as a welding blanket.
CAUTION
To protect the original paint system, a 3” wide area of paint must be removed
from all sides of the weld area before welding.
CAUTION
MOUNTING PLATE
MOUNTING PLATE (PAINTED) WELDED
TO TRUCK FRAME & MAIN FRAME
FIG. 55-1
2 X 7” MIN
VERTICAL WELDS
TYPICAL - BOTH
MOUNTING PLATES
VEHICLE FRAME
(TYPICAL TRUCK FRAME
SHOWN)
Weld each of the two
mounting plates as shown
in FIGS. 55-1 or 55-2.
1/4”
1/4”
MAIN FRAME
LONG SILL
MOUNTING PLATE
MOUNTING PLATE (GALVANIZED) WELDED
TO TRUCK FRAME
FIG. 55-2
2 X 7” MIN
VERTICAL WELDS
TYPICAL - BOTH
MOUNTING PLATES
VEHICLE FRAME
(TYPICAL TRUCK FRAME
SHOWN)
1/4”
MAIN FRAME
LONG SILL
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