Torklift C3215A User manual

IMPORTANT OWNER-OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
C3215A

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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 off-road). 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.
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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Part Inventory
Image
Description
Quanity
Tie Down Receiver
2
Tie Down Insert
2
Tie Down Clamp Strap
2
1/2"-13 x 1.5" Hex Bolt
Grade 5
4
1/2" Washer USS
Grade 5
8
1/2" Lock Washer High
Alloy
4
1/2"-13 Hex Nut Grade
5
4
1/2" Star Washer
2
1"(2.54cm) x 2"(5cm)
Plate Washer
4
7/16"-14 x 1-1/2”Grade
8 Bolt
2
7/16" Lock Washer
2
7/16"-14 Hex Nut
2
½” Bolt Fisher
1
Finishing Kit
1
1/4" x 1-3/8” Bail Pin
2

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Note:
On long bed trucks, the C3215 will sit to the rear of the spring perch
bracket.
On short bed trucks, the C3215 will sit to the front of the spring
perch bracket.
Long Bed Truck: Driver Side Rear Tie
Down Receiver
Short Bed Truck: Passenger Side Rear Tie
Down Receiver

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Starting with the Passenger Side
Note: If the passenger side Tie Down Receiver has clearance issues
with the exhaust it may be necessary to adjust the Exhaust U-Bracket
down to open in order to gain additional clearance.
Step 1
Starting on the passenger side, locate the rear leaf spring perch. Take
one 7/16"-14 x 1-1/2”Grade 8 Bolt with one 1/2" Star Washer
followed by one 1"(2.54cm) x 2"(5cm) Plate Washer. Attach this Bolt
assembly to a Bolt Fisher. See Figure 1.1 for reference.
Figure 1.1 - Bolt Assembly Order.
Exhaust U-Bracket to bend open.

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Step 2
Fish the Bolt assembly as one into the large opening on the backside
of the spring perch and through the outside bottom hole on the
spring perch. See Photo 2.1 and 2.2.
Note: This bolt fisher assembly will not fish through the hole if
each fastener is done individually.
Photo 2.1
Photo 2.2
Spring Perch
outside bottom
hole
Large opening on the
back side of the spring
perch.

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Step 3
Lift the passenger side Tie Down Receiver up to the factory
hitch so the 7/16"-14 x 1-1/2”Grade 8 Bolt protrudes down from
the spring perch and through the slotted hole. See Photo 3.1 for
reference.
Photo 3.1
Step 4
Secure the Tie Down Receiver to the spring perch by fastening one
1"(2.54cm) x 2"(5cm) Plate Washer followed by one 7/16" Lock
Washer and one 7/16"-14 Hex Nut onto the 7/16"-14 x 1-1/2"
Grade 8 Bolt, Hand tighten.

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If you are installing this Tie Down on a Long Bed Truck,
proceed to Step 5 and 6. If you are installing this Tie
Down on a Short Bed Truck, Proceed to Step 7 and 8.
Step 5 - Long Bed
Take one Tie Down Clamp Strap and slide it inside the factory hitch.
Align it so that two of the three holes line up with two of the three
holes on the Tie Down Receiver see photo 5.1 for reference.
Photo 5.1
Long Bed
Factory Hitch
Clamp Strap
Spring Perch
Long Bed
Holes
Short Bed
Holes

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Step 6 - Long Bed
Install one 1/2"-13 x 1.5" Hex Bolt Grade 5 with one 1/2" Washer
USS Grade 5 through each of the two holes that are lined up
between the Tie Down Clamp Strap and the Tie Down Receiver.
Proceed to Step 10 If Long Bed Truck

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Step 7 - Short Bed
Take one Tie Down Clamp Strap and install one 1/2"-13 x 1.5" Hex
Bolt Grade 5 with one 1/2" Washer USS Grade 5 through the Center
hole. Slide it inside the factory hitch at a 45° so the bolt head is
angled toward the inside of the truck until the 1/2"-13 x 1.5" Hex
Bolt Grade 5 can fall through the center hole in the hitch plate and
through the Tie Down Receiver.
Note: if the bolt gets caught on the hitch plate, push the bolt up just
enough to clear the hitch plate.
Step 8 - Short Bed
With the Tie Down Clamp Strap in place along with the Center 1/2"-
13 x 1.5" Hex Bolt Grade 5 and 1/2" Washer USS Grade 5, install the
remaining 1/2"-13 x 1.5" Hex Bolt Grade 5 and 1/2" Washer USS
Grade 5 through the next hole that is lined up between the Tie Down
Clamp strap and Tie Down Receiver.
Proceed to Step 10

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Step 10
Secure these two 1/2"-13 x 1.5" Hex Bolts Grade 5 with one 1/2"
Washer USS Grade 5, followed by one 1/2" Lock Washer High Alloy,
and one 1/2"-13 Hex Nut Grade 5 onto each 1/2"-13 x 1.5" Hex Bolt
Grade 5. Hand Tighten. See photo 10.1 for reference.
Photo 10.1 - Long Bed Truck
Step 11
Repeat Steps 1 through 10 for the driver side.
Step 12
Torque all 1/2" hardware to 70 ft- lbs (95 Nm).
Torque all 7/16" hardware to 60 ft-lbs (81 Nm).
1/2" Washer USS Grade 5
1/2" Lock Washer High Alloy
1/2"-13 Hex Nut Grade 5
Unused hole on Long Bed Trucks

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Step 13
Install the Tie Down Inserts into the Tie Down Receivers. The plate
on the end of the Tie Down Inserts should be offset towards the rear
of the vehicle, with the mounting holes on the plate located above
the tube.
Secure the Tie Down Inserts with a Tie Down Lock. Either hole in
the Tie Down Insert can be used as long as the turnbuckle has
adequate clearance around the body of the truck.

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TD FINISHING KIT: Generic Aluminum Tie Down picture is used for
illustration purposes. Aluminum Tie Down design may vary.
TD Finishing Kit
Step 1
Insert one 1-3/4” x 1-3/4” x 2” Foam Backing Plug into the
back of the Aluminum Tie Down Receiver opening. If the back of the
receiver is inaccessible, insert the Foam Backing Plug in the front of
the Aluminum Tie Down Receiver and press it back with the Tie
Down Insert. See Photo 1.1
Photo 1.1
1-3/4” x 1-3/4” X 2”
Foam Backing Plug
2
2” x 2” x 1-1/2” Receiver
Cap
2

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Step 2
Insert one 2” x 2” x 1-1/2” Receiver Cap over the end of the
Aluminum Tie Down Receiver. (if the 2” x 2” x 1-1/2” Receiver Cap
does not fit over the receiver, you will need to notch it out using a
box knife or similar) See Photo 2.1
Photo 2.1

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINISH MAINTENANCE
OF TORKLIFT PRODUCTS
POWDER COATED STEEL:
To keep your Torklift products looking good follow these guidelines. All
steel powder coated Torklift products are sandblasted for maximum
adhesion and use a high quality industrial urethane based powder coat.
Due to the extreme, harsh, undercar environment that your Torklift
products live in, (consistently sprayed with corrosive road chemicals
such as salt, and road debris), Torklift does not warranty the power
coated finish.
To minimize corrosion from these factors on powder coated steel
products, Torklift recommends regularly cleaning and inspecting the
powder coated surface and touching up any affected areas with an
enamel or urethane based aerosol paint product. If there are any areas
of surface rust, there are also aerosol spray rust converters available on
the market that can be used as a preparation to touch-up paint
application. These finish maintenance products are available at any
automotive parts supplier.
POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL :
TorkLift utilizes quality grade 304 stainless steel in our stainless steel
polished products. 304 stainless
steel is well known for its anti-corrosive properties. However, in some
environments such as coastal regions or when coming in contact with
some road chemicals, corrosion may occur. For a quick clean simply
use WD40 and a cloth rag. We also recommend occasional polishing of
our polished stainless products to maintain their attractive finish. Use
an approved stainless steel chrome or aluminum mag wheel polish
cleaning product which can be purchased from any automotive
parts supplier.