At this point, the bumper
extension is now sticking out past
the OEM-supplied sill extension
by “X” inches. This dimension
might typically be about 3” or 4”.
Measure this dimension. The
distance the extension has shifted
out is the distance the container
locks must be extended.
Carefully torch the elephant ear
and container locks right off the
truck.
Reposition the container locks and elephant
ears back on the truck at the same height and
spacing, but shifted back to the rear of the
truck.
The shift distance “X” is equal to the amount
the bumper extensions went past the
OEM-supplied extension sill “X”.
Add filler material as a spacer to take up the
gap created by shifting the locks.
It may be necessary to reconstruct the
container lock backing bars to make them
have a smaller gap.
Customized pieces of steel are used
thoughtout this step and are not provided by
Perkins.
Prior to fully welding, make sure a commerical
container will properly lock up to the
container locks in their new position.
Double check that a commerical container
cannot make contact with the lifter. If
everything is satisfactory, weld fully.
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