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The mounting procedure outlined below covers 1994 & newer 4 X 4 DODGE ū and 1 ton and 1994 - 1996 4 X 4 DODGE ― ton trucks. You will need to refer to the illustrations and familiarize yourself with each of the undercarriage components and their relative position to each other. Then proceed as follows:
1. Loosen and remove the bolt bar (existing item AA, see Fig. 1) from the frame/bumper mounting tab. Loosen and remove the single bolt from the frame/bumper mounting tab (existing item BB, see Fig. 1). Loosen, remove and discard the bolt from the corner bumper brace. This item will be replaced by item G (see Fig. 1). When re-using the bolt bar (on 1997 & newer vehicles) insert the bar from the center of the vehicle outward. Only (1) stud of the bolt bar will be securing the PUSHBEAM SUPPORT PLATES (Ref. 62A and B, Fig. 1). Installing the bolt bar as described will allow the nuts to be re-tightened on two different surface levels. Position the PUSH BEAM SUPPORT PLATES (Ref. 62A and 62B, Fig. 1) to the front frame rails of the truck. Using the vehicles existing bumper bracket hardware and item G bolts, bolt the PUSH BEAM SUPPORT PLATES in place (see Fig. 1). Fasteners should only be finger tight.
2. Bolt the PUSH BEAM (Ref. 62, Fig. 1) in place using the 1/2″ - 13 x 1-1/2″ hex head bolts and self-locking nuts provided. NOTE: the proper height adjustment for the PUSH BEAM is approximately 15-1/2” from the ground to the center of the PUSH BEAM pin-receiving hole (see Fig. 2). Should the PUSH BEAM ASSEMBLY be mounted too high, the nose of the plow will tend to dig in while plowing. If the PUSH BEAM ASSEMBLY is mounted too low the wings of the plow will not lay flat against the ground. This will be most apparent when plowing in the scoop position.
3. Install the LEFT ANGLE BRACKET (Ref. 75B, Fig.1) from the mounting points on the PUSH BEAM to the truck frame. On some models it may be necessary to drill the frame for the lower hole (see Fig. 1). Using the 1/2″ - 13 x 1-1/2″ hex head bolts, 1/2″ - 13 U-bolt (Ref. D, Fig. 1) and self-locking nuts, secure the LEFT ANGLE BRACKET to the PUSH BEAM and the vehicle frame. Fasteners should only be finger tight.

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