Summary of Contents for EkoStinger Fixed System
- Page 1 Installation Manual | Fixed System Need help? Please call EkoStinger at 855-833-7940 www.ekostinger.com V 1.02 EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com 1/28/2021...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
** 1 * Sizes from 4 to 10 are in in.-lbs. Sizes from 1/4 up are in ft.-lbs. **Fine thread figures are for 1-14. Grade 2, 5, and 8 values are for plated bolts. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Rear Brace Assembly 10-11 Attaching Bottom Support Angle Attaching Cables Assembly Finished Installation Installation Tools 16-17 Airline Cover 18-22 Measuring and Prep 23-25 Raising Stinger 26-28 I-Beam Anchoring via Plates Wing Gussets Installation Complete Notes EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... -
Page 4: Parts List
1x - Stinger Shell - MLDxxx-Fx 1x - Bottom Support Angle - 10093F 1x - Hardware Box (Fixed) - HBFX 8’ - Wire Loom 2x - 24" x 27" Aerodynamic Mud Flaps 14x - Zip Ties EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... -
Page 5: Hardware Box (Fixed)
Large Plate - Paint Red Faceplates and Spacers with Bolts and Nuts FX1002A Part # Items FXSP 1/4"x4.25" Aluminum Plate (Mold Brace Spacer) FXFP 1/8"x4.25" Aluminum Plate (Fixed Faceplate) FX1002B Fixed Faceplate Hardware Bag EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... -
Page 6: Exploded Diagram - Part Numbers
FX Faceplate Wing Gusset Shell Bolt 20017RED 20006 Red Plate Wing Gusset Shell Nylock 20017 20044 Plate Washer 20004 20006 Plate Bolts 1/4"-20 Locknut EYE-H 20085 Eyehook Bottom Support Angle Bolt FX-GUS Wing Gusset EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... -
Page 7: Know Your Stinger Parts
(4x) Right Brace Plate FxBR-R Right Brace 20017F Support Cable Hole FxBR-R (4x) (2x) Wing Gusset FX-GUS Left Brace FxBR-L Support Cables FX-CBL Left Brace FxBR-L Bottom Support Angle 10093F Stinger Shell MLDxxx-Fx EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... -
Page 8: Assembly Tools
Installation Manual | Fixed System Assembly - Stinger Unit - Required Tools Socket Adapter Cordless Impact Driver 3/8 Driver 7/16 Wrench 7/16 Socket 9/16 Wrench 9/16 Socket EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... -
Page 9: Front Brace Assembly
(Right Side: FxBr-R) 3/8 Lock Nut 20010 (4x) Torque 23 ft-lb Outside Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.5 Hex Bolt Refer to 20091 manufacturers (4x) suggested Torque values on pg. 2. Faceplate Spacer FxFp FxSp (2x) (2x) EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... - Page 10 Brace, just like in the picture. Do the same on the other side. Finger tighten for now. Fixed Plate Bolts w/Loctite Patch Fixed Large Plate Bag Plate 20017F Plate Bolt 20004 (2x) EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com...
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Page 11: Rear Brace Assembly
FxBr-L Outside Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.5 Hex Bolt 3/8 Lock Nut 20091 20010 (4x) (4x) Torque 23 ft-lb Refer to manufacturers Spacer suggested FxSp Faceplate Torque values (2x) on pg. 2. FxFp (2x) EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... - Page 12 Brace, just like in the picture. Do the same on the other side. Finger tighten for now. Fixed Plate Bolts w/Loctite Patch Plate Fixed Large Plate Bag 20017 Plate Bolt 20004 (2x) EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com...
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Page 13: Attaching Bottom Support Angle
Note: Two of the Eye Hooks come with cables pre- suggested attached. These need to be installed on the sides. Torque values The center EyeHook is not attached to a cable. on pg. 2. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... -
Page 14: Attaching Cables
Installation Manual | Fixed System Assembly - Stinger Unit Attaching Cables Attach the cross cables using the provided carabiners to the rear Braces. Rear Cable w/ Fixed Support Hardware EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... -
Page 15: Assembly Finished
Installation Manual | Fixed System Assembly - Stinger Unit Assembly Finished Your Fixed System Stinger assembly is now finished. Please look over all bolts, and make sure they are tightened to their specified Torque values (reference pg.2 ). EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... -
Page 16: Installation
Without the Lift Kit, we recommend the installation to be performed by at least 3 installers. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... -
Page 17: Airline Cover
Starting with the front air line and electrical wires, slip the protective wrap over the air lines and wires. Position the cover so there is no more than four (4) inches of exposed lines. Secure with Zip Ties. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... - Page 18 Secure with Zip Ties every 12 inches. Continue installing the Wire Loom until the entire air line, and electrical wiring is covered from end to end. Secure with Zip Ties every 12 inches. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com...
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Page 19: Measuring And Prep
Locate the starting I-Beam, determined by the customer’s Suspension Sub-Frame placement. 42”-48” Starting position will be a minimum of 42” and a maximum of 48” from the leading edge of the tire from customer's designated maximum forward position. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... - Page 20 Installation Manual | Fixed System Installation - Stinger Unit Measuring and Prep Mark center of the I-Beam and hang Winch with a Quick Clamp. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com...
- Page 21 Installation Manual | Fixed System Installation - Stinger Unit Measuring and Prep Measure 9 ft forward and mark center of I-Beam. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com...
- Page 22 Installation Manual | Fixed System Installation - Stinger Unit Measuring and Prep Measure to center and mark 9 inches off center in both directions. Hang installation cable at marks. 9" 9" Center of I-Beam EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com...
- Page 23 Installation Manual | Fixed System Installation - Stinger Unit Measuring and Prep Slide Stinger under the trailer. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com...
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Page 24: Raising Stinger
Installation Manual | Fixed System Installation - Stinger Unit Raising Stinger Hook Winch to center Eye Hook and raise until the wings hit the bottom of the trailer. Lock Winch. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... - Page 25 Installation Manual | Fixed System Installation - Stinger Unit Raising Stinger Raise front of the Stinger and slide thru the Installation Cable. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com...
- Page 26 Installation Manual | Fixed System Installation - Stinger Unit Raising Stinger Raise rear of the Stinger until it is tight to the bottom of the trailer. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com...
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Page 27: I-Beam Anchoring Via Plates
Installation Manual | Fixed System Installation - Stinger Unit I-Beam Anchoring via Plates Line up one Front Brace on the center of the I-Beam and tighten the Plate. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... - Page 28 2x Plate Bolts (20004). Make sure both Plates are pushed into the I Beam as far as possible. Finger tighten for now. Fixed Plate Bolts w/Loctite Patch Fixed Large Plate Bag Red Plate 20017RED Plate Bolt 20004 EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com...
- Page 29 Plates first, then the rear. All the Plates can be loosened if the Stinger needs to be re-positioned. This will allow it to “float” below the trailer. Torque 6.3 ft-lb Refer to manufacturers suggested Torque values on pg. 2. EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com...
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Page 30: Wing Gussets
1/4-20 x Hex Bolt (20085) with 1/4 x 1 Fender Washer (20044) through the Hex Bolt Stinger and the bracket, and securing Locknut 20085 with 1/4-20 Locknut (20006). Drill 20006 Washer 9/32" hole 20044 EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... -
Page 31: Installation Complete
Installation Manual | Fixed System Installation EkoStinger Installation Complete! Drive away and begin saving money! EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com... -
Page 32: Notes
Installation Manual | Fixed System Notes EkoStinger|140 Despatch Dr, East Rochester, NY 14445|855.833.7940|info@ekostinger.com...
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