Discover the ultimate resource for mounting bodywork and equipment onto Kenworth truck chassis with the Kenworth Trucks Body & Equipment Mounting Guide. This comprehensive manual provides essential safety protocols, precise chassis dimensions, and detailed instructions on various body mounting methods, frame fasteners, and body angles. Whether you're a professional mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, this guide covers specialized equipment installations such as cranes, tanks, and tilt trays, along with vehicle modifications and weight distribution checks. Equip yourself with the technical know-how to optimize Kenworth truck performance and functionality while ensuring top-notch body mounting results with utmost precision and adherence to safety standards.
Table of Contents:
SAFETY
GENERAL
FRAME DON’TS
SAFETY FIRST
BASIC CHASSIS DIMENSIONS
CHASSIS FRAME
GENERAL COMMENTS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
AUSTRALIAN DESIGN RULES (Third Edition)
INSTALLATION OF CHASSIS MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
General Points
Critical Clearances
Chassis Side Members
Frame Drilling
Frame Welding
Body Mounting Methods
Weight Distribution
Lateral stability (dynamic)
Long Term Storage of Chassis
Body Structures
Semi-trailer Coupling
MOUNTING SYSTEMS
Type 'A' - Flat Plate
Type 'C' - Vertically Flexible
BODY ANGLES
CUSHIONING MATERIAL
MOUNTING BRACKET LAYOUT
FLATBED PLATFORM / DROPSIDE
TIPPER
TAUTLINER
SPECIALIST BODY EQUIPMENT
RIGID TIPPER
CRANES
TANKS
TILT TRAYS
BEAVER TAIL TRAY
CONCRETE AGITATOR
CRANE TRUCKS
LAYOUT OF BOLTS
FRAME FASTENERS
BODY/STRUCTURE WITH SUB-FRAME
SUB-FRAMES
FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING
DRAWBAR CROSS MEMBER
TYRE CLEARANCE
POWER TAKE-OFFS
WHEELBASE ALTERATIONS
FRAME RAIL CUTOUTS
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS
Engine Replacement
Transmission Replacement
Steer Axle Replacement
Rear Drive Axle(s) Replacement
Wheel/Rim Replacement
Inlet and Exhaust Modifications
Tyre Replacement
Suspension Replacement
Seat Replacement
KENWORTH WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION CHECKS
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