Installation Instructions Van:
VNFD92ECXT65
FORD
ECONOLINE EXT
138” WHEELBASE
1992-2014
TOOLS REQUIRED
Adjustable wrench (that opens to about 1”), 1/2” open end wrench, Phillips screwdriver,
3/8” socket, 7/16” socket, 7/32” Allen wrench, electric drill, 5/16” drill bit
Watch short installation videos at www.decked.com/video | Register your system at www.decked.com/warranty
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This product MUST BE INSTALLED in
This product MUST BE INSTALLED in conjunction with a
conjunction with a bulkhead wall, and/or
bulkhead wall, and/or adequate structural framework
adequate structural framework to prevent
to prevent injury as a result of a traffic accident.
injury as a result of a traffic accident.
MADE IN USA
MADE IN USA
▼ READ BEFORE YOU INSTALL DECKED ▼
DON’T use power tools to assemble or install the DECKED system. Impact wrenches and other power tools
can over tighten and damage components (aside from drilling drain holes in ammo cans).
DON’T over tighten J-hooks during installation. J-hooks need to be snug to keep system from moving
around, but should NOT be cranked down.
DON’T over torque any bolts, particularly the bolts attaching the center vert to the deck halves.
REAR ammo cans have flat bottoms; FRONT ammo cans are narrow at the bottom.
NOTE: You will need a buddy with exactly two steps.
Need Help? Watch our detailed installation video or give us a call. We’re happy to help!
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JHOOK
ATTACHMENTS
▼ ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW ▼
PASSENGER SIDE
DECK HALF
DRIVER SIDE
DECK HALF
FRONT AMMO CAN
CCHANNEL
CENTER VERT
REAR
AMMO CAN
PREPARE VAN: INSTALL SHIMS
There are 2 shims provided:
1) If your vehicle is equipped with a rubber floor mat in the cargo area, you will need to remove the
screws securing the plastic trim pieces at the base of the rear door and side door openings, and
remove and set aside the plastic trim pieces. If no mat is installed, follow step 3 on this page.
2) At the rear door opening, lift the floor mat and fold it forward so it is clear of the floor area where
the shims will be placed.
3) Using the information in the respective circular detail views on the next page:
a) Clean the surfaces where the shims will be located.
b) Remove the layer of tape on the bottom of the shim to expose the adhesive surface.
c) Place the shim and apply with pressure.
NOTE: Step A is to be repeated on passenger side.
4) When all shims are placed, roll the rubber mat back to cover the floor.
A
1/2” GAP
5 3/4” GAP
DETAIL A
Place shim 5 3/4” from body bolt in floor
(blue dot). Place shim 1/2” inboard from
floor bead (red). Repeat Passenger side.
REAR
FRONT
PREPARE VAN: INSTALL TIEDOWN BRACKETS
STEP 1: Locate bracket locations along fore-aft body ledge
per dimensions shown in detail views A-D. Note: the three
large holes of each bracket will be pointing upwards.
STEP 2: Use marking pen to mark outermost bracket hole
locations according to detail views A-D. Invert bracket to
mark, as shown in detail B. NOTE: In detail B, you may need
to temporarily remove jack tools to mark and drill holes.
2 7/8” FROM OFFSET IN
FRONT FLANGE
DETAIL A
STEP 3: Drill 5/16” clearance holes where marked.
STEP 4: Mount bracket to underside of fore-aft body ledge in
detail views A-D.
BRACKETS AND HARDWARE (NUTS AND BOLTS) ARE
FOUND IN BAG MARKED TIE-DOWN BRACKETS.
DETAIL C
2 7/8” FROM REAR
EDGE OF FLANGE
INVERT BRACKET
TO MARK
DETAIL B
REAR
A
B
C
FRONT
➡
D
2 7/8” FROM FRONT
EDGE OF FLANGE
FRONT
OF VAN
➡
FRONT
OF VAN
17 1/4” FROM FRONT EDGE OF FLANGE
DETAIL D
STEP 1: DRIVER SIDE DECK ASSEMBLY
• Loosely bolt C-channel to the ledges on the inside of the two ammo cans. Make sure bolt head is
on the C-channel side, not inside ammo can; bag 1A. NOTE: The small rectangular slot in the
C-channel indicates the rear end.
• Line up the deck (sticker indicates driver side deck half) on top of the C-channel/ammo can assembly
and the vert bosses. NOTE: Rear side of vert has an axle hole at the bottom (see below).
• Bolt deck to C-channel/ammo can assembly; bag 1B for driver side rear ammo can, bag 1C for driver
side front ammo can.
• Go back and tighten loose bolts connecting ammo cans to C-channel.
• Bolt the deck to the vert; bag 1D. Do not use power tools.
• Grab your buddy to help you lift assembly onto driver side of van.
1D
VERT AXLE HOLE ON REAR END
VERT
CCHANNEL
RECTANGULAR
HOLE IN CCHANNEL
1B
1A
DRIVER SIDE DECK HALF
1C
FRONT
AMMO CAN
REAR
AMMO CAN
STEP 2: INSTALL AXLES
1). Install the driver side rear ammo can axle; bag 2A.
• Rotate the axle from its inbound side using a wrench on the “flat” end. Nut is included in bag
and can be held with adjustable wrench while tightening. NOTE: Axles should be tight
enough that the axle end is difficult to spin with a 1/2” wrench.
2). Repeat on passenger side rear ammo can; bag 2A.
3). Install vert axle; bag 2B.
2A
DRIVER SIDE REAR
AMMO CAN (TOP VIEW)
AXLE
AXLE
REAR OF VAN
PASSENGER SIDE REAR
AMMO CAN (TOP VIEW)
VERT
2B
REAR OF VAN
VERT AXLE
STEP 3: INSTALL DRIVER SIDE DECK HALF
• Get a buddy to help you place the driver side deck assembly into your van and slide it up against the
driver side wall.
• Insert the J-hook through the hole shown on the driver side front ammo can and loosely affix it to
tie-down bracket (hook on bottom); bag J5.
• Insert the J-hook through the center hole on the driver side rear ammo can and loosely affix it to the
bracket with J-hook (hook on bottom); bag J5.
Important: Leave all J-hook screws loose until entire deck is in place.
J5
J5
✕
✕
➡
FRONT
OF VAN
✕
✕
➡
FRONT
OF VAN
DRIVER SIDE
FRONT AMMO CAN
DRIVER SIDE
REAR AMMO CAN
STEP 4: PASSENGER SIDE DECK ASSEMBLY
• Loosely bolt C-channel to the ledges on the inside of the two ammo cans. Make sure bolt head is
on the C-channel side, not inside ammo can; bag 4A. NOTE: The small rectangular slot in the
C-channel indicates the rear end.
• Line up the deck (sticker indicates passenger deck half) on top of the C-channel/ammo can assembly
and the vert bosses. NOTE: Rear side of vert has an axle hole at the bottom.
• Bolt deck to C-channel/ammo can assembly; bag 4B for driver side rear ammo can, bag 4C for
driver side front ammo can.
• Tighten bolts connecting ammo cans to C-channel.
• Grab your buddy to help you lift assembly onto passenger side of van.
4C
FRONT
AMMO CAN
PASSENGER SIDE DECK HALF
CCHANNEL
4A
4B
REAR
AMMO CAN
RECTANGULAR
HOLE IN CCHANNEL
STEP 5: INSTALL PASSENGER SIDE DECK HALF
• Wake up your buddy to help you place the passenger side deck assembly into the van so it overlaps
the driver side deck section. Slide until inside edge of the deck rests on the round bosses of the vert.
• Insert the J-hook through the hole shown on the passenger side front ammo can and loosely affix it
to tie-down bracket (hook on bottom); bag J5.
• Insert the J-hook through the center hole on the passenger side rear ammo can and loosely affix it
to the bracket with J-hook (hook on bottom); bag J5.
• Bolt passenger side deck half to the vert; bag 5C (just like step 1D). Make sure all bolts
connecting deck to vert are snug, but no power tools.
• Alternately and gradually tighten all J-hooks to ensure deck is centered and secure. Do not tighten
one side of J-hooks all the way in one step.
• Install window covers in front ammo cans.
✕
✕
J5
5C
✕
PASSENGER SIDE
DECK HALF
J5
✕
FRONT
OF VAN
➡
PASSENGER SIDE
FRONT AMMO CAN
FRONT
OF VAN
PASSENGER SIDE
REAR AMMO CAN
➡
STEP 5.5 INSTALL SIDEBOARDS
• Identify driver side ‘L’ shaped plastic sideboard.
• Center the sideboard front to rear on the deck panel.
• Push vertical leg of sideboard up against the interior side panel of van.
• Using the holes in the sideboard as a guide, install-self-tapping screws; bag 5.5.
• Repeat the process for the passenger side of the system.
REAR OF VAN
DRIVER SIDE
SIDEBOARD
FRONT OF VAN
STEP 6: INSTALL DRAWER WHEELS
• There is a left and a right corner bracket for each drawer–bolt brackets in place.
(use the 2” bolts for the upper back wall bracket hole); bags 6A and 6B.
• Use tube brace with two bolts to connect the two corner brackets; bag 6C.
• Insert axle through wheel and affix to drawer bracket; bag 6D. Do this for each wheel (4 times).
• Turn drawer upside down and align the holes in the L-braces (loose in system box) with the drawer
holes. NOTE: Start L-brace with hole closest to handle.
• Simply use your thumb to push the weld nuts into each hole. Once weld nuts are in place, turn the
drawer upright and insert the screws (snug but not too tight); bag 6E.
• Repeat for all drawer sides.
6D
6A
2” BOLT
6B
6C
IF YOU PURCHASED ACCESSORY
DRAIN HOLE PLUGS, INSTALL NOW.
SEE RED ARROW. (INSTRUCTIONS ARE
INCLUDED WITH DRAIN PLUGS)
6E
WELD NUT
REVISIONS
ZONE
REV.
DESCRIPTION
DATE
D
C
3
2
1
E
F
STEP 7: INSTALL DRAWER HANDLES
REVISIONS
ZONE
REV.
DESCRIPTION
DATE
D
C
4
3
2
1
E
F
• Save yourself the headache, watch this short installation video: decked.com/videohandle
• From the underside of drawer, place the springs between the holes, red spring=right spring; bag 7A.
NOTE: each spring arm should point inward, not outward.
• Install clevis pin through each drawer hole and through spring; bag 7B.
• With DECKED logo facing outward, insert the handle ends behind the spring arms. Rotate the top of the
handle toward the clevis pins, pulling the spring arm downward. When the handle hole is lined up with
the clevis pin, push the pin through the handle hole and through the drawer hole. Repeat on the other
side of the handle.
• Install hair pin through the clevis pin; bag 7B.
• Repeat process for the other drawer; bag 7C & 7D.
WRONG:
SPRING ARM IS HERE
(NOT FULLY HORIZONTAL)
WRONG:
SPRING ARM OUT
OF HANDLE NOTCH
TOP VIEW
CORRECT:
SPRING ARM IS HERE
(FULLY HORIZONTAL)
CORRECT:
SPRING ARM FITS
IN HANDLE NOTCH
HANDLE OVERVIEW
HAIR PIN
CLEVIS PIN
SPRING ARMS
POINT INWARD
HELPFUL TIP: MAKE SURE SPRINGS HAVE
THE LONG ARM HORIZONTAL AND SHORT LEG
VERTICAL BEFORE INSERTING HANDLE
SPRING
NOTCHES
STEP 8: INSTALL DRAWERS
• Save yourself the headache, watch this short installation video: decked.com/videotailgatewheels.
• Install optional drawer braces (instructions included in bag); bag 8A.
• Install drawer by sliding wheels into their two channels (C-channel and vert).
• Install remaining tailgate side wheels onto their axles; bag 8B.
NOTE: Placing a spacer under the drawer to raise it into position makes this easier (ammo can
lids work well).
• Place weather stripping on top of the tailgate side drawer edge
NOTE: Facing the weather stripping the wrong way will funnel water into drawer: BAD!
with the wiper facing DRIVER;
8B
bag 8C.
8C
DRIVER
STEP 9: THE FUN STUFF
Caution: These are small gauge screws–light, hand-tightening is all that is required.
• Center and screw on the edge guard/ruler; bag 9A.
• Screw on the bottle opener; bag 9A.
• Using your favorite beverage, test the bottle opener, and think about how jealous your buddies are
going to be.
9A
9A
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