Torklift D3109 Important Owner-operator Installation Instructions

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IMPORTANT OWNER-OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

D3109

REVISED vers11 BY: JL 8/6/2015

TECH SUPPORT [phone]

AFTER INSTALL, PLEASE GIVE

THIS BOOKLET TO YOUR CUSTOMER

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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. More
information can be found at (www.Torklift.com/stableload).

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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D3109 PARTS INVENTORY

2- Tie Down Receiver 2- Bent Insert 17-7/8”
2- 1/2” x 2” Hex Bolt 4- 1/2” Flat Washer
2- 1/2” Star Washer 2- 1/2” Lock Washer
2- 1/2” Hex Nut 2- 1” x 2” Plate Washer
2- 1/4” Snapper Pin

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.

2010 AND LATER MODEL VEHICLE INSTALLATION:

For 2003-2009 applications, refer to page 7

Step 1-

Starting on the passenger side, locate the section of frame where the

bumper bracket attaches near the end of the frame.

Step 2-

Remove the three factory bolts that attach the bumper bracket to the

frame. (Photo 2.1 & 2.2)

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PHOTO 2.1

BUMPER BRACKET

CROSS TUBE
FROM HITCH

Additional Factory bolt
Original Factory bolt

FRAME
OF
TRUCK

PASSENGER SIDE
REMOVE THESE THREE FACTORY AET

PHOTO 2.1

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Step 3-

BUMPER
BRACKET

RE-INSTALL
FACTORY
BOLTS

FRAME OF TRUCK

Locate the oval hole on the inside of the frame. The oval hole is located on
a piece of metal material that drops down from the factory hitch. Slide the Tie
Down Receiver onto the outside of the frame. Line up the holes with the
bumper bracket, Tie Down Receiver, and the frame then reinstall the factory
fasteners (Photo 3.1 & 3.2)

TIE DOWN PLATES GO OVER THE FRAME. RE-INSERT FACTORY BOLTS THROUGH

HOLES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME.

PHOTO 3.1

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PHOTO 3.2

BUMPER BRACKET

CROSS TUBE FROM
HITCH

2013 AND LATER VEHICLES
USE THE OUTSIDE HOLE

Step 4-

Line up the inside bracket with the oval hole on the hitch. Assemble one
1/2” X 2” Hex Bolt, one 1” X 2” Plate Washer, and one 1/2" Star Washer, and
install through the oval hole and the Tie Down Receiver plate. Install two 1/2”
Flat Washers, one 1/2” Lock Washer and one 1/2” Hex Nut onto the previously
installed 1/2” X 2” Hex Bolt and hand tighten. (Photo 4.1 - 4.3)