Read instructions before assembling. Fasteners should be finger tight until instructed to tighten according to the torque chart. Use standard methods and practices when attaching snowplow including proper personal protective safety equipment.
PUSHBEAM HEIGHT
The recommended pushbeam height for this undercarriage assembly is 10-1/2″ from the center of the pushbeam to level ground. DO NOT exceed 12-1/2″ in height for this undercarriage.
UNDERCARRIAGE INSTALLATION
NOTE: For easier assembly and installation, vehicle and all snowplow components should be on a smooth, level, hard surface, such as concrete.
1. If vehicle is equipped with fog lamps, disconnect each electrical harness. Remove the bumper fascia.
NOTE: The bumper fascia may need to be permanently notched to accommodate the undercarriage assembly.
2. Align each hanger plate (Item 6) with the holes on the outside of the truck frame rail.
NOTE: Use the holes specified for the correct vehicle year. The hardware kit includes all hardware needed for the different vehicle years identified.
3. Using flexible wire, position cap screw with handle (Item 11) through the rear access hole in the truck frame rail and out the rear hanger plate mount hole on the frame. Secure hanger plate with washer (Item 9) and nut (Item 10). Finger tighten the fasteners until all undercarriage parts are in place.
NOTE: The ‘04 Ford Ranger requires T-bolt (Item 13) in this location. Position the T-bolt into the oval hole (may need to grind slightly) in the frame. Mark the end of each T-bolt to indicate which direction the “T” will face when it is installed inside of the frame rail. Secure with lock washer (Item 15) and nut (Item 14).
4. Secure the front of each hanger plate to the frame using cap screw with tab (Item 12), washer (Item 9) and locknut (Item 10).
5. Mount the pushbeam (Item 1) square with the bottom of each hanger plate using cap screws (Item 8), washers (Item 9) and locknuts (Item 10).
NOTE: Due to different truck frame widths, spacers are provided to prevent the hanger plates from being bent when installing the pushbeam. Use these spacers (Item 7) if the pushbeam does not mount flush to the hanger plates.
Tighten pushbeam hardware according to torque specifications.
6. Level the pushbeam with the floor and torque the hanger plate hardware. Verify T-bolts are positioned with “T” perpendicular to the slot in the truck frame.
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