Frame: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Frame and Body Mounting
The frame is made up of steel channel 2-piece rails and riveted crossmembers, except for the transmission support crossmember which is bolted.
The vehicle body sits on rubber body supports. There are lower and upper body supports to keep the vehicle body from sitting directly on the frame.
Frame Assembly
NOTE: Crew Cab frame assembly shown, regular and SuperCab frame assemblies similar.