Body

Body

The body consists of the following:

- Body on full frame design
- Standard 2,913 mm (114.68 in) and long 3,066 mm (120.7 in) wheelbase
- Long wheelbase has a larger rear door/door frame opening
- High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA), high-strength and mild steels
- Bolted, removable front fenders, hinged doors, luggage compartment lid and hood
- Steel radiator support
- Steel hood
- Steel fenders
- Steel doors
- Steel luggage compartment lid
- Sheet-Molded Composite (SMC) Grille Opening Panel (GOP)
- High-strength, roll-formed, bolt-on front and rear bumper beams
- Welded steel reinforcement used in rocker panel(s)
- Fire suppression system used on certain municipal and state law enforcement vehicles
- Fire suppression system frame contains welded steel reinforcement inserts in the rear frame rails
- Fire suppression system frame uses 21 additional reinforcements

For dimensional information, refer to the following illustrations:

Body Margins

NOTE: Dimensions apply to right and left side.










Body Margins

NOTE: Dimensions apply to right and left side.










Body Margins

NOTE: Dimensions apply to right and left side.











Underhood Dimensions

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.






Body Side Closure Dimensions

Standard Wheelbase

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.

NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.






Rear Opening Dimensions

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.

NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.






NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.






Underbody Dimensions

WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Datum height determined measuring from holes and slots on center, unless otherwise indicated.

NOTE: Inset views indicated from left side of vehicle.

Frame Datum Height





Frame Dimensions - Standard Wheelbase

NOTICE: A structural frame rail or unibody service kit may be available for this vehicle. If a kit is available, refer to the included instruction sheet for installation guidelines. If no instruction sheet is included with the service part, it is mandatory that the replacement section be installed as delivered at the original factory seam locations. Refer to Frame Members Frame Members.

NOTE: All vehicle frames contain welded steel reinforcements, located in the rear frame rails near the control arm area. A welded steel insert is also contained in the front torque box area located at the A1 and A2 master locator holes. Care must be exercised when attempting to restore the vehicle to pre-accident dimensions, particularly if heat is applied when carrying out repairs to these areas. Vehicles with fire suppression systems have additional reinforcements located in the rear side members.

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.






Frame Dimensions - Long Wheelbase

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.





WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

If equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system.

If equipped with an air suspension system, reactivate the power supply. This can be accomplished by reconnecting the battery or turning on the air suspension service switch located in the luggage compartment LH side.

Nylon Inserts with Adhesive Location - Frame-Front





Steel Reinforcement and Structural Foam Location - Frame-Rear