PTV 35/44/55/66 Installation Manual
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9
Body Preparation
In order to install your PTV series liftgate, some body preparation may be required. Truck and trailer
applications with flush corner post and sill and NO protruding gussets or stiffeners are the most straight
forward of all PTV installations. Rear of body should be 90° to ground.
9.1
Rear Bumper
Steps:
1. Prep rear sill: Remove any sill or corner post mounted lights, grab handles, or bumpers,
Fig 1
. Your goal
is to have a flat and flush mounting surface for the liftgate.
It is not recommended to cut, torch, or remove the support materials from the rear sill of the truck or
trailer. Installers are advised to sub-frame or flush sills as required. Removing gussets, stiffeners,
light rings, or other such support structures may VOID your truck body or trailer warranty.
2. Remove Rear Protrusions: Be certain that the under ride bumper, trailer hitch, or other auxiliary
equipment do not extend rearward of the rear sill. Use the following illustrations as a guide. A more
detailed explanation can be found in the following sections.
Fig. 2
.
Bed Level
Rear Sill
Rear Bumper needs
to be mounted Flush
with Sill
Bed Level
Rear Sill
Rear Bumper
Flush with Sill
90°
Fig. 1
Fig. 2