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Western Spacer Plate Kit (F-250/350/450) Pivot Mount Parts List & Installation Instructions

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A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC
Spacer Plate Kit
Pivot Mount for 2-Stage Tailgate Spreader
Ford F-250/350/450 2017–__
PARTS LIST
74720 Spacer Plate Kit
Item Part Qty Description Item Part Qty Description
1 74711 3 Spacer Plate ns 74715 1 Bolt Bag
74715 Bolt Bag
2 8 1/2-13 x 2 Hex Cap Screw G8 4 8 1/2-13 Hex Locknut GB
3 16 1/2 Hardened Flat Washer Type 1
ns = not shown G = Grade
January 15, 2019
Lit. No. 74718, Rev. 00
CAUTION
Read this document before installing the
spacer plate kit.
WARNING
Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR, including
blade and ballast. The rating label is found on
the driver-side vehicle door cornerpost.
The driver-side and passenger-side bracket
assemblies are shown for reference.
74720
Lit. No. 74718, Rev. 00 2 January 15, 2019
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Driver's Side
1. Remove the spare tire from under the vehicle to
gain access to the frame. (See vehicle owner's
manual for more information.)
2. Remove the rear bed bolt for wrench clearance in
the frame.
3. Remove the OEM fasteners from the keepers
on the vehicle frame. Retain the fasteners
for reinstallation in case the pivot mount kit is
removed.
4. Place 1/2" washers on four 1/2" x 2" G8 cap
screws. Install the fasteners through the frame
from the inside out.
5. Install a spacer plate over the fasteners installed in
Step 4. Use one or two spacer plates as necessary
to achieve proper leveling of the bracket assembly.
6. Position the pivot mount driver-side bracket
assembly in place of the original bumper bracket.
Install the bracket assembly to the vehicle frame
by securing the fasteners installed in Step 4 with
1/2" washers and 1/2" locknuts.
7. Continue installation of the bracket assemblies
(refer to the Pivot Mount Installation Instructions,
Lit. No. 74709).
Passenger's Side
1. Follow Steps 1–7 above to install a spacer plate
on the passenger's side, using only one spacer
plate in Step 5.
2. After completing installation of both bracket
assemblies, be sure to reinstall the bed bolts, and
reinstall the spare tire under the vehicle.
Copyright © 2019 Douglas Dynamics, LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, in any
printed, mechanical, electronic, fi lm, or other distribution and storage media, without the written consent of the company. Authorization to
photocopy items for internal or personal use by the company's outlets or spreader owner is granted.
The company reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when
so altered without reference to illustrations or specifi cations used. This equipment manufacturer or the vehicle manufacturer may require or
recommend optional equipment for spreaders. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader. The company offers a limited warranty for all
spreaders and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information.
Printed in U.S.A.
CAUTION
Use standard methods and practices
when attaching snowplow and installing
accessories, including proper personal
protective safety equipment.
Truck Frame
Space
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Plates
Driver's Side Shown
Truck Frame
Spacer
Plate
Bracket
Assembly
Driver's Side Shown
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