Torklift C4204 Important Owner-operator Installation Instructions
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IMPORTANT OWNER-OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
C4204
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Warnings
Truck Bed and Camper Protection
Torklift does not recommend installing your camper on top of a plastic bed liner (or other
compressible material such as foam). These materials can act as a spring, causing increased
vertical truck camper movement independent of the vehicle. Plastic bed liners can slide on the
truck bed surface, and the truck camper can slide on top of the bed liner. Using a plastic bed
liner or similar compressible material will void your warranty and may additionally cause truck
bed and/or camper damage.
Minor movement or settling can occur in some incidental harsh driving conditions (on or offroad). A rubber bed mat is recommended to protect the truck bed and camper, but is not a
requirement to maintain the Torklift legendary lifetime warranty.
Suspension
To significantly reduce body roll, sag and sway Torklift strongly recommends the StableLoad.
Torklift International StableLoads improve safety, handling, and to help level your truck.
If your truck is additionally equipped with suspension air bags Torklift cautions against over
pressurization as this may lead to unsafe vehicle handling characteristics. We have found that
airbags used in conjunction with StableLoads have allowed operators to lower air bag pressure
by 50% or more. Only pressurize suspension air bags enough to level the truck.
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C4204 INVENTORY LIST
6- 1/2” -13 X 3-1/2” GR8 HEX BOLT
6- 1/2” -13 X 1-1/4” GR5 HEX BOLT
4- 1/2” -13 NUT -HEX GR8
2- 1/2” WASHER GR5
2- 3/4” -10 NUT-HEX JAM GR5
2- 3/4” WASHER GR5
2- 16-1/2” BENT INSERTS
2- HOOK BOLTS
2- 3/4” -10 X 4-1/2” GR8 HEX BOLT
8- 1/2” -13 NUT -FLANGE SERRATED GR5
4- 1/2” WASHER-LOCK GR5
4- 1/2” WASHER -STAR GR5
2- 3/4” WASHER -LOCK GR5
2- 1/4” X 2-1/4” SNAPPER PIN
2- FRAME UNITS
2- THREE HOLE STRAP PLATE
2- ADUSTABLE MOUNTING PLATE 2- 7”(18cm) ZIP TIES
2- 2-1/2” X 2-1/2” X 7”(18cm) SQUARE TUBING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
LOCATE AND INVENTORY ALL PARTS TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL BRACKETS. READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK, ON A LEVEL
SURFACE AND WHEELS ARE CHOCKED BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION.
* NOTE:
SOME VEHICLES ARE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT; LOOK FOR THE BED MOUNT PERCH
FOR REFERENCE POINT.
STEP 1
Locate the driver’s side rear cab mount and drivers side front bed cross member perch. Using one 3-hole strap, insert
one 1/2” -13 x 3-1/2” GR8 bolt and one 1/2” star washer onto the last oval slot. Place the 3 hole strap behind the bed
cross member perch with the bolt protruding to the outside. (The oval hole to the rear of the vehicle, with the 1/2” hole
towards the front of the vehicle) place one 5/16” hook bracket onto the 1/2” -13 x 3-1/2” GR8 bolt, hooking it to the
bed mount perch.
STEP 2
Zip tie e-brake cables between the cab mount and the bed mount. Then locate the driver’s side 3 hole angle tie down
frame plate. Just below the cab mount perch, line up the 3/4” hole in the 3-hole angle tie down frame plate with the
hole in the frame. (The angle with the two holes facing rear-ward) insert the supplied 3/4” x 4-1/2” GR8 bolt through
the hole. On the back side of the frame in front of the fuel tank, place one 3/4” flat washer, one 3/4” lock washer and
one 3/4” Jam nut onto the 3/4” x 4-1/2” GR8 bolt. Hand tighten.
STEP 3
Next, locate the driver’s side tie down frame plate and place it in the gap between the cab mount and the bed mount
perch. Line up the top hole on the tie down frame plate with the 3-hole strap. Place one 1/2” -13 x 1-1/4” GR5 bolt and
one 1/2” star washer though the 3-hole strap and tie down frame plate. Install one 1/2” flat washer, one 1/2” lock
washer and one 1/2” GR5 hex nut onto the previously installed bolt.
SEE PHOTO A, B & C
SEE PHOTO D, E & F
SEE PHOTO G, H
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STEP 4
Line up the tie down frame plate with the cab tie down frame plate, place one 1/2” -13 x 1-1/4”
GR5 bolt through each hole in the 3-hole tie down frame plate. Fasten with 1/2” GR5 serrated
nut. Hand tighten.
STEP 5
Locate the 2-1/2” X 2-1/2” X 7”(18cm) square tubing receiver and place between the side
plates on the tie down frame plate. Take two 1/2” -13 X 3-1/2” GR8 hex bolts and two 1/2”
GR5 serrated nut and place through the holes with the best angle.
STEP 6
Press up on the bottom of both tie down frame plates and tighten the previously installed 1/2”
fasteners from step 4.
SEE PHOTO I & J
SEE PHOTO J
* NOTE: THE E-BRAKE CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE TIE DOWN
RECEIVER. THIS IS OKAY DUE TO THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC AND
RUBBER COATING CHEVROLET PUTS ON THEIR BRAKE LINES
FOR ADDING RECIEVER AND FOR ADJUSTMENTS, GO TO
PAGE 10
STEP 7
For passenger side installation, repeat steps 1-8 on passenger side.
STEP 8
Tighten all GR5 fasteners to 60 ft-lbs(81nm) with a Torque Wrench.
Tighten all GR8 fasteners to 60 ft-lbs(81nm) with a Torque Wrench.
* NOTE: ALL PHOTOS ARE OF DRIVERS SIDE INSTALLATION
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PHOTO A
PHOTO B
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