Frame: Description and Operation

Frame and Body Mounting
The frame is made up of steel channel 2-piece rails, riveted crossmembers, except for the transmission support crossmember which is bolted, and a rear crossmember (trailer hitch). The vehicle body sits on rubber body supports. There are lower and upper body supports to keep the vehicle body from sitting directly on the frame. There is a kit available to repair the subframe.

For diagonal or X-frame checking, refer to Specifications / Dimensions.

When welding is carried out on the vehicle, refer to Specifications / Welding.

Body Support Mounts
The body support mounts:
- secure the body to the frame.
- cannot reuse body support mounting fasteners. New fasteners must be installed for each fastener that has been removed or loosened.
- cannot be lubricated during body support mount installation.

Body Support - Front End Sheet Metal (FESM) Mount

Body Support - Front End Sheet Metal (FESM) Mount:

Body Support - No. 1

Body Support - No. 1:

Body Support - No. 2 (Crew Cab Only)

Body Support - No. 2 (Crew Cab Only):

Body Support - No. 3

Body Support - No. 3: