NOTE: Support Liftgate in correct position on the rear opening of the truck body before
beginning this step.
WELD UPPER MOUNT BRACKETS
1. Position the RH mounting bracket (Kit item)
on the RH column and fl oor of the truck
body (FIG. 11-1). Repeat for LH mounting
bracket on LH column.
• Outer distance between LH and RH
brackets will be a little less than the
width of the opening of truck body.
There will be a small clearance be-
tween each bracket and inside wall
of truck body.
• Each mounting bracket fl ange must
face inboard to be bolted to the fl oor.
• Bottom of fl ange, for each bracket
must be fl ush with top of Liftgate
main frame housing.
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CAUTION
To prevent damage, ensure truck
battery cables are disconnected
before using electrical welder.
Put welder ground lead as close
as possible to part being welded.
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CAUTION
Use protective cover on Liftgate
and truck body to protect from
welding heat and spatter.
2. Stitch-weld RH bracket to RH column
(FIG. 11-1). Repeat for LH bracket on
LH column.
LIFT CORPORATION Sht. 11 of 55 DSG#
MOUNTING LIFTGATE ON TRUCK BODY
M-15-02
RH
COLUMN
RH MOUNTING
BRACKET
STITCH-WELD
MOUNTING LIFTGATE WITH BRACKETS
WELDED TO COLUMNS
Rev. E Date: 09/13/21
1/8"
PLATE &
1/8"
BRACKET
LH & RH
COLUMNS
LH MOUNTING
BRACKET
FIG. 11-1
LH
COLUMN