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Important • Herd Truck Guards are vehicle "Make & Model" specific. Use of a Truck Guard on a vehicle other than the model it was designed for will constitute improper use of the product and may void warranty. • Unless otherwise specified, Grade 8 or Class 10.9 hardware is to be used. For the purposes of these instructions, OE hardware means the truck's original factory hardware.
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Figure 1 – Captive Eye Bolt Latching System Table 1: Parts and Hardware Included Item No Part No Description BR-PB21-AT ( Only with Aero, Road Train, Super Road BRACKET, PETERBILT, 579 - SBA Train, Texas, & Big Texas Versions BR-PB21-FLT ( Only with Defender Version 1MPA027 ( Only with Aero, Road Train, Super Road Train, Texas, &...
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Train, Texas, & Big Texas Versions BRACKET, PETERBILT, 579 - SBA BR-PB21-FLT-SL ( Only with Defender Version 1MPA027 ( Only with Aero, Road Train, Super Road Train, Texas, & Big Texas Versions ASSY - LEGACY LIFT ASSIST 1MPA024 ( Only with Defender Version...
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(One Bolt Per Side). This hardware will be reused later in mounting the HERD Bracket Submounts (Part of Item 1) to the truck frame. Figure 4 – OEM Bolt Removal (Drivers Side Shown)
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This is shown in further detail in Steps 5-7. Driver Side Submounts Figure 6 – Exploded View of HERD Bracket & Submounts Part No: PB21-LEGACY-IG 1-888-543-4373 Rev: A www.HERD.com Date: 2019-09-25...
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(Part of Item 1) to the bottom of the crossmember using the supplied hardware (Items 6, 7, 8) as shown in Figure 8. 6, 7, 8 Figure 8 – Center Submount Installation Part No: PB21-LEGACY-IG 1-888-543-4373 Rev: A www.HERD.com Date: 2019-09-25...
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Truck Guard can be attached onto truck with bracket, otherwise disassemble Truck Guard from bracket first. Keep Figure 9 – HERD Bracket Installation (Back Side Shown) hardware. If HERD Truck Guard is equipped with lift assist, the springs must be removed. Refer...
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Installation Procedure 8. If the Herd Truck Guard was disassembled from bracket in Step 7, reinstall Herd Truck Guard onto bracket using the hardware kept from Step 7. For DFLT & Defender models only: To install the hinge bolts, the Truck Guard must be in the...
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Refer to Legacy Slam Latch Installation adjustment instructions to properly adjust your Slam Latch. • The drop-forged eyebolts are an integral part of the strength of Herd Truck Guards. When tightened firmly, they will minimize vibration and provide superior impact resistance.
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