2
6. Loosely mount outer ends of each pivot shaft to
mounting brackets on underside of bed with a pivot
shaft keeper, (2) 1/4–20 x 1/2” lg. capscrews,
lockwashers and flat washers (Fig. 2).
7. Rotate shafts so curved latches hold tailgate closed.
While holding latches firmly against tailgate, tighten
capscrews securing shaft keeper brackets to underside
of bed.
8. With a 5/16–18 x 1–1/4” lg. capscrew, flat washer and
locknut, mount pivot lever to bent bracket on underside
of bed. Shorter, (2 1/2”) end of lever to be positioned
upward, towards bed (Fig. 2). Do not over tighten
capscrew. Lever must pivot freely.
9. Mount curved end of pivot link rod assembly to bottom
hole in pivot lever with a washer and cotter pin (Fig. 3).
Figure 3
1. Pivot link rod
2. Pivot lever
1
3. Rod fitting
4. Tailgate shaft bracket
2
3
4
10. Mount rod fitting to tailgate shaft bracket with a flat
washer and cotter pin (Fig. 3).
CAUTION: Spring on pivot link rod assembly is
tensioned at the factory. Remove nut carefully if
disassembly is required.
11. Secure rear dump link to top hole in pivot lever with a
washer and cotter pin (Fig. 4).
Figure 4
1. Rear dump link
2. Pivot lever
1
2
12. Determine which position bed is mounted in, forward or
rearward. For next step, use short front dump link if bed
is mounted in forward (full bed) position and long link
if mounted in rearward (2/3 bed) position. Retain other
front dump link in case bed position in changed.
13. Using appropriate front dump link, insert shaft end
through slot in bed cross tube. Remove lynch pin
securing inside end of upper cylinder clevis pin to bed.
Insert washer end of dump link onto end of clevis pin
and re–secure with lynch pin.
14. Loosely secure front dump link to rear dump link with
(2) clamps, positioning as shown in figure 5.
15. With curved latches holding tailgate securely closed and
the bed lift cylinders fully retracted, in the down
position, adjust the dump link assembly length until
there is 1/8” gap between the front of the cylinder pin
and the front of the cylinder rod slot (Fig. 5, inset).
Figure 5
1. Front dump link
2. Slot in cross tube
3. Cylinder
4. Rear dump link
5. Cylinder pin
1
2
3
4
5
1/8”
16. To adjust the tailgate latch, loosen clamps and shorten
or lengthen dump link assembly. If tailgate rattles,
lengthen dump link assembly. If dump link assembly is
too long, linkage could bend when bed is completely
lowered.
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