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HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY
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97373-A
Page Rev. A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
MOUNTING OF SPREADER BODY
Truck Frame Length
The length from the rear of the cab to the rear end of the frame should be approximately as shown on
“Dimensions and Capacities” chart under “C”. Shorten truck frame as necessary, making sure to follow truck
manufacturer’s specifications so as not to void truck warranty.
Filler Strips
A level top surface is necessary for mounting. Add steel shim bars or strips the same thickness as fish plates
or other obstructions and as wide as the truck frame channel top flange. Shims must be drilled to clear any
rivet or bolt heads.
Units with rubber mounting pads do not require wood filler strips—continue to Positioning Body on next
page. Rubber mounting pads may be ordered or follow instructions below if not so equipped.
Hardwood filler strips (not supplied) 1” by 3” must be installed the full length of the truck frame. Cut filler
strips to length and place on truck frame rails. If frame has rivets in top flange, mark position of rivets on filler
strips, remove and counterbore for rivet head clearance. Secure filler strips and steel shims (if applicable) to
frame top flange by bending anchor clips around them as shown in Figure 2. Attach three anchor clips per
steel shim and per wood filler strip. Locate anchor clips between spreader body cross tubes. Attach anchor
clips by driving a 1/4” sheet metal screw through clip into wood filler strip as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 - Wood Filler Strips & Anchor Clips
Hardwood Filler Strip
Anchor Clip
Truck Frame Rail
1/4” Sheet
Metal Screw
Hardwood
Filler Strip
Anchor Clip
Shim Bar - Tack Weld to Fish Plate
(Not Truck Frame)
Truck
Frame Rail
1/4” Sheet
Metal Screw
Fish Plate
Shim Bar
Truck Frame Rail
IMPORTANT!
Do not weld to truck frame; it may void truck warranty.