5.1.3 Cabine-chassi

Wheelhouse Dimensions Dimension 215/ 255/ 265/ 265/ Dimension 70R16 70R16 65R17 65R18 A 455mm B 425mm C 305mm D 275mm E 110° F 420mm X Section through Center of Wheelhouse * Dimension G is to the bottom of the swage 5.1.3 Chassis Cab WARNING: Excessive heat can build up from the exhaust system, in particular from the catalytic converter. Ensure adequate heat shields are maintained. CAUTION: Uneven load distribution couldresultinunacceptablehandling and braking characteristics. When carrying out vehicle conversions / modifications the following points should be considered: • Make sure that all of the reinforced holes provided in the chassis frame top surface are used for full length bodies or sub-frames, see figures shown. • Make sure that the vehicle structural integrity is maintained. • Do not drill into closed frame body members. • Make sure that the design for the body alterations or additional structure disperse the load evenly. FordRanger 2011.5 215/ 255/ 255/ 265/65R17 70R16 70R16 70R16 G* 190mm H 914mm 915mm 922mm 922mm K 588mm L 25mm r 20mm 1 Center line of Vehicle • Re-paint metal edges after cutting or drilling. All metal edges must comply with exterior and interior protection legislation. • All fixings through the floor, sides or roof must be sealed. Refer to: 5.4 Corrosion Prevention (page 49). • Ensure that any additional equipment in the vicinity of the fuel tank will not damage the tank in a crash condition. For any conversion structure attached to or mounted onto the base vehicle cab structure the following applies: • Ensure that neither the conversion structure nor the existing vehicle structure get pre-loaded by the assembly process. • Adhesive jointing is recommended but should be supplemented with mechanical fasteners to prevent initial peel and long term failure. • Spread bolt loads to minimize local stress. NOTE: The following chassis frame images and dimensions are showing the previous Ranger (J97) chassis frame above the new Ranger (P375) chassis frame for comparison purposes. Date of Publication: 05/2011