Tank And Dry Bulk Carriers; Genuine Ford Accessory Bull Bar - Ford RANGER 2015 Body And Equipment Mounting Manual

Ensure that axle plated weights including the front
axle minimum are not exceeded.
For tipper sub-frames please refer to the following
guidelines:
• Design for full length continuous frame with
mountings for motor, pump unit, reservoir,
pivot points and ram.
• Use all mounting points on chassis frame to
mount sub-frame.
• Very stiff sub-frames may damage the chassis
frame by preventing its natural flexing,
therefore compliant mounts should be used,
with up to plus and minus 12mm compliance
with the vehicle laden or un-laden (whichever
is worst case). Compliant mounts should be
rated with a minimum of 2mm deflection per
200kg mass at each chassis frame forward
mount. Compliant mounts shall have captive
fail safe bolts.
• Use two M10 grade 8.8 minimum bolts,
washers and self locking nuts at each solid and
compliant chassis frame location.
• Sub-frame must extend to the back of the cab
and attach to all mounting locations, with the
forward end designed to minimize local frame
stress. It is however, preferable to mount the
sub-frame onto the mounting brackets with a
clearance to the chassis frame top surface.
• Side tipping loads/forces must be resolved by
the sub-frame. It is not recommended to strain
the chassis frame.

5.1.6 Tank and Dry Bulk Carriers

Due to the high rigidity of tanks it is necessary to
isolate the tank and its sub-frame from the
chassis frame allowing the chassis frame to
naturally flex. Please refer to the following
guidelines:
• Mount tank to full length of sub-frame.
• Mount sub-frame to all chassis frame
mounting points.
• The forward location mounts must be
compliant to allow relative chassis frame to
sub-frame deflections.
FORD RANGER 2015
• Sub-frame must extend to the back of the cab
and not contact chassis frame at forward end
under worst case deflection.
• Compliant mounts should be used, with up to
plus and minus 12mm compliance with the
vehicle laden or un-laden (whichever is worst
case). Compliant mounts should be rated with
a minimum of 2mm deflection per 200kg mass
at each chassis frame forward mount.
Compliant mounts shall have captive fail safe
bolts.
• Use two M10 grade 8.8 minimum bolts,
washers and self lock nuts per chassis frame
mount bracket at each solid and compliant
location.

5.1.7 Genuine Ford Accessory Bull Bar

The Genuine Ford Accessory bull bar includes
brackets which are mounting points for driving
lights, aerials, antennas and flags.
WARNINGS:
Follow all accessory manufacturer's
instructions when connecting
accessories and equipment to the
vehicle.
Do not fit a non-Ford approved bull bar
to your vehicle as this may interfere with
the operation of the restraint system,
including the air bag deployment, and
could result in injury to yourself and
others. Fitment of a bull bar may also
void the vehicle's compliance with
Australian Design Rules.
Do not modify the front of your vehicle
in any way. This could adversely affect
deployment of the airbags. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: Please refer to the electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) section in this book before
installing any aerials.
Date of Publication: 02/2017