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Frame: Description and Operation

FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING


Frame, 4x4 Short Wheel Base Shown:






Body To Frame Mounting:






Body To Frame Mounting:






Rear Cab To Frame Mount, SuperCab:






Rear Cab To Frame Mount, Regular Cab:






The frame consists of two steel channel rails, a rear crossmember, a number of additional support crossmembers and a front crossmember.

The Number 1A (4X4 only) and the Number 1 crossmembers are welded to the frame side rails. The remaining frame crossmembers are riveted and/or bolted into place.