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Installation: P4000-S (skid-mount)
The P4000-S is designed to be installed in ¾ ton – 1 ton pickups. Due to the wide range
of bed and frame dimensions on the market, there are no mounting holes in lower frame
flange. Some drilling and fabrication will be required. You may choose to perform this
on your own, or may wish to have a local welding or truck shop do this for you.
Steps:
1) Properly lift probe assembly in folded position with a minimum of two nylon straps
and lower into pickup bed.
2) Center side-to-side in bed and so rear portion of skid frame rail is 14" forward of
farthest point on rear bumper (Figure 1). This will ensure that foot will not contact
bumper when the skid is in the retracted position.
3) Ideally 4 mounting bolts (½" Gr5) are adequate for fastening the probe skid to the
frame of the truck. Choose mounting location based on frame obstructions such
as spring hangers, fuel tank hoses, etc. This will take some time, measuring both
top and underneath the bed to make sure bolts will align with skid frame
4) Locate all four positions and fabricate "L" straps from at least 3/8" material and
bolt or weld to frame. Make sure that fuel tanks, fuel line, and brake lines are not
in danger of being drilled or welded. Drilling is preferable and two ½" bolts in the
vertical position are adequate. (Figure 2)
Figure 1
Section 5
Field Operation
5-1
14" from rear edge
to rear of bumper
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