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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
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CAB FRAME
Assembly / Removal
1. Assemble the two rear cab frames at the coupler joint and secure with two 3/8" screws and nuts. Assemble the front frame in
same manner. Tighten all 3/8" screws to 25-28 ft. lbs. (34-38 Nm).
2. Assemble the center cross bracket to the rear cab frame and secure with two 5/16 hex bolts and nuts. Tighten all 5/16" bolts
to 16-18 ft. lbs. (20-24 Nm).
3. Assemble the front cab frame to the rear cab frame at both side coupler joints and secure with 3/8" screws and nuts. Tighten
all 3/8" screws to 25-28 ft. lbs. (34-38 Nm).
4. Place the assembled cab frame onto the vehicle and align the rear mount holes. Secure the rear of the frame using the two
2 1/4" bolts on the outer tubes, two 3/4" bolts on the inner mounts and nuts. Tighten all 5/16" bolts to 16-18 ft. lbs. (20-24 Nm).
NOTE: Tighten all nuts finger tight, then tighten to specification.
5. Secure the front flanges to the vehicle with 5/16 x 3/4 bolts and nuts. Tighten all 5/16" bolts to 16-18 ft. lbs. (20-24 Nm).
NOTE: Tighten all nuts finger tight, then tighten to specification.
6. Check all nuts and bolts for proper torque and installation. To remove the cab frame, reverse the installation instructions.
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16-18 ft. lbs.
(20-24 Nm)
16-18 ft. lbs.
(20-24 Nm)
16-18 ft. lbs.
(20-24 Nm)
16-18 ft. lbs.
(20-24 Nm)
16-18 ft. lbs.
(20-24 Nm)
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25-28 ft. lbs.
(34-38 Nm)
25-28 ft. lbs.
(34-38 Nm)
25-28 ft. lbs.
(34-38 Nm)
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