Herd Aero User manual

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Installation Guide
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Part No: KW03-IG
Rev: A
Date: 19-Mar-19
Part No: WS11-LEGACY-IG
Rev: A
Date: 2019-09-24
This Guide is for all Truck Guard
Models, including (where
applicable):
Aero
Defender
Texas
Big Texas
Road Train
Super Road Train
Important
•Herd Truck Guards are vehicle "Make & Model" specific. Use of a Truck Guard on a vehicle other than the
model it was designed for will constitute improper use of the product and may void warranty.
•Unless otherwise specified, Grade 8 or Class 10.9 hardware is to be used. For the purposes of these
instructions, OEM hardware means the truck's original factory hardware.
•For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information visit www.HERD.com.
Truck I.D.
Truck Models
WS11
WS 4900 SFA Drop
Cradle Frame -
Factory Tow Pin -
Non-Lowmax
General Safety
•Take time to fully read the instructions before installing the Herd Truck Guard.
•At all times exercise safe work shop practices, wear steel toe boots and safety glasses during installation.
•Parts and components of the Herd Truck Guard can be heavy, handle with care to avoid injuries.
•Respect power tools and use them as advertised.
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Thank you for choosing HERD!
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Box 28, Group 525, RR5
Sunnyside, MB Canada R5R 0J3

Reference this Parts List if your Truck Guard has a CEB (Captive Eye Bolt) Latching System
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Part No: KW03-IG
Rev: A
Date: 19-Mar-19
Part No: WS11-LEGACY-IG
Rev: A
Date: 2019-09-24
Figure 1 –Captive Eye Bolt Latching System
Table 1: Parts and Hardware Included
Items marked with * are not shown in Figure 1 above
Item No
Part No
Description
Qty
1
BR-WS11-AT (Only with Aero, Road Train, Super Road
Train, Texas, & Big Texas Versions)
or
BR- WS11-FLT (Only with Defender Version)
BRACKET, Western Star 4900 SFA Drop Cradle
Frame - Factory Tow Pin - Non-Lowmax
1
2
1MPA027 (Only with Aero, Road Train, Super Road
Train, Texas, & Big Texas Versions)
or
1MPA024 (Only with Defender Version)
ASSY - LEGACY LIFT ASSIST
2
3
7-EYEBOLT KIT
CAPTIVE EYEBOLT ASSEMBLY
2
5
HERD TRUCK GUARD
TRUCK GUARD APPEARANCE MAY VARY BY SKU
1
*6
500120
BOLT-HEX 5/8-11X2-1/2 NC GR8 YZP
4
*7
500119
BOLT-HEX 5/8-11X2 NC GR8 YZP
8
*8
500214
WASHER-FLAT 5/8 SAE GR8 YZP
24
*9
500176
NUT-NYLOCK 5/8-11 NC GR8 YZP
12
*10
500086
BOLT-HEX 1/2-13X2 NC GR8 YZP
8
*11
500206
WASHER-FLAT 1/2 SAE GR8 YZP
16
*12
500167
NUT-NYLOCK 1/2-13 NC GR8 YZP
8
*13
500254
SHIM-SLOTTED .615 SLOTX.125 THICK
4
*14
500255
SHIM-SLOTTED .615 SLOTX.062 THICK
4
5
3
2
1

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Figure 2 –Slam Latch Latching System
Table 2: Parts and Hardware Included
Items marked with * are not shown in Figure 2 above
Item No
Part No
Description
Qty
1
BR-WS11-AT-SL (Only with Aero, Road Train, Super Road
Train, Texas, & Big Texas Versions)
or
BR- WS11-FLT-SL (Only with Defender Version)
BRACKET, Western Star 4900 SFA Drop Cradle
Frame - Factory Tow Pin - Non-Lowmax
1
2
1MPA027 (Only with Aero, Road Train, Super Road Train,
Texas, & Big Texas Versions)
or
1MPA024 (Only with Defender Version)
ASSY - LEGACY LIFT ASSIST
2
4
4-MC-SLA-A
ASSY- LEGACY SLAM LATCH
1
5
HERD TRUCK GUARD
TRUCK GUARD APPEARANCE MAY VARY BY SKU
1
*6
500120
BOLT-HEX 5/8-11X2-1/2 NC GR8 YZP
4
*7
500119
BOLT-HEX 5/8-11X2 NC GR8 YZP
8
*8
500214
WASHER-FLAT 5/8 SAE GR8 YZP
24
*9
500176
NUT-NYLOCK 5/8-11 NC GR8 YZP
12
*10
500086
BOLT-HEX 1/2-13X2 NC GR8 YZP
8
*11
500206
WASHER-FLAT 1/2 SAE GR8 YZP
16
*12
500167
NUT-NYLOCK 1/2-13 NC GR8 YZP
8
*13
500254
SHIM-SLOTTED .615 SLOTX.125 THICK
4
*14
500255
SHIM-SLOTTED .615 SLOTX.062 THICK
4
5
2
1
4

Installation Procedure
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1. Remove the 6 OEM bolts on the
front of the OEM bumper.
Disconnect OEM driving lights if
applicable.
Remove the OEM bumper. If the
truck has a collision mitigation
radar sensor, unplug and remove
it.
Figure 3 –OEM Bumper Removal Front View
2. If the truck is a "Logger", the cast
center tow section that protrudes
from the front of the truck needs
to be removed and two
additional "Herd" brackets are
required to replace the OEM
bumper mounting brackets.
1-MP-WS11.70 (LH & RH) are
used for Raised Cab truck
models.
1-MP-WS11.71(LH & RH) are
used for Non-Raised Cab truck
models.
Replace the existing factory
supplied bumper mounting
brackets with the HERD supplied
mounting brackets. Reuse OEM
Hardware for mounting HERD
supplied brackets.
Figure 4 –OEM Bumper Mounting Brackets & Cast Center Section
Remove 6 Bolts
OEM Bumper
Mounting Brackets
Cast Center Tow Section

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3. Remove the OEM Hardware as
shown in Figure 5. Remove 2
bolts per side.
Figure 5 –Removing OEM Hardware (Passenger Side Shown)
4. Install submount
1-MP-WS12-SUB.1
(Part of Item 1) on the
passenger side of the truck
frame as shown in figure 6.
Install submount
1-MP-WS12-SUB.2
(Part of Item 1) on the driver
side of the truck frame as
shown in figure 6.
Do so with HERD supplied
hardware (Items 6, 8, 9).
Figure 6 –Bracket Submount Installation (Passenger Side Shown)
6, 8, 9
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Remove 2
Bolts Per Side

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5. Install Bracket using supplied
Hardware. See step 6 for which
mounting points to use.
Ensure that 3/8” packers
1-BR-PAC-51x9.5 (Part of Item 1)
are used behind the bracket on
the fasteners that connect to the
center tow section. See Figure 7a.
If necessary, use the provided
shims (Items 13, 14) to ensure
the bracket sits square on the
truck. See Figure 7b.
Figure 7a –Mounting points that require Packer plates
Figure 7b –Use of Shims to Position Bracket
6. Install the Bracket to the truck
using the mounting points shown
in Figure 8. Use provided
hardware
(Items 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12).
Note:
If installer has a crane available,
Truck Guard can be attached
onto truck with bracket,
otherwise disassemble Truck
Guard from bracket first. Keep
hardware. If HERD Truck Guard is
equipped with lift assist, the
springs must be removed. Refer
to instructions S004 (Defender
Truck Guards) or S005
(Aero/Texas Truck Guards) for
proper lift assist disassembly
procedure.
Figure 8 –HERD Loose Bracket Installation (Passenger Side Shown)
Shim
Install Packers Behind
these Mounting Points
10, 11, 12
10, 11, 12
10, 11, 12
7, 8, 9

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7. If the Herd Truck Guard was
disassembled from bracket in
Step 6, reinstall Herd Truck Guard
onto bracket using the hardware
kept from Step 6. Fasten both the
driver and passenger sides.
For DFLT & Defender models
only: To install the hinge bolts,
the Truck Guard must be in the
open (down) position to allow
the bottom lip to go under and
around the steel hinge.
Figure 9 –View of Bracket Hinge (Driver Side Shown)
8. Close the Truck Guard and check
fitment. Truck Guard position can
be adjusted side to side and up or
down as required. Once fitment
is confirmed, tighten all mounting
bolts. Torque 3/4” hardware to
150lb-ft. Torque 1/2”, 9/16”, and
5/8” hardware to 110lb-ft
Figure 10 –Herd Truck Guard Installed
Important
•Check mounting points after the first 5000 km and every 3-6 months.
•If this Truck Guard is equipped with Legacy Herd Slam Latch, periodic adjustment is required. Refer to Legacy
Slam Latch Installation adjustment instructions to properly adjust your Slam Latch.
•The drop-forged eyebolts are an integral part of the strength of Herd Truck Guards. When tightened firmly,
they will minimize vibration and provide superior impact resistance.
•To help maintain the factory finish, avoid acid wash.