Torklift D2100 User manual

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IMPORTANT OWNER-OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
D2100
REVISED vers6 BY: JL 8/6/15
TECH SUPPORT [phone]
AFTER INSTALL, PLEASE GIVE
THIS BOOKLET TO YOUR CUSTOMER

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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. More
information can be found at (www.Torklift.com/stableload).
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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ADDENDUM
Depending on the year of your vehicle, the emergency brake line
will be positioned either above or below the tie down receiver. To
prevent any possible emergency brake line damage, we have
provided you with a 3/8” piece of tubing to wrap around the line
and four tie straps to secure the tubing. You will have to slit the
tubing lengthwise in order to slip the line inside prior to securing
the tie straps as shown above.

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D2100 PARTS INVENTORY
2- TIEDOWN RECEIVERS 4- 1/2” NUTS
2- TIEDOWN BENT INSERTS 2- M10 x 1.5 x 40 HEX BOLT
4- 1/2” X 2” HEX BOLTS 8- 1/2” STAR WASHERS
12- 1/2” FLAT WASHERS 2- 1/4” PINS
6- 1/2” LOCK WASHERS 1- 1/2” BOLT FISHER
1- 3/8” x 9”(22.86cm) RUBBER HOSE 4- TIE STRAPS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Locate and inventory all parts to become familiar with all brackets.
2. Find driver’s side tie down receiver. Hold the bracket up to the side of the frame at the front of the truck
bed, until both of the factory holes in the side of the frame line up with the holes in the receiver (NOTE: on
the 96 and some early 97 model year trucks one of the holes in the side of the frame may be missing and will
need to be drilled out to 17/32”). Both of these holes will need to have 1/2” x 2” hex bolt, star washer, flat
washer and then another star washer fished into them with supplied bolt fisher (See our bolt fishing guide).
HINT: Before fishing drivers front bolts, cut the factory plastic steel line/wire harness retainer clips and push
them in (see photo A page 4). This will allow you to use a pair of screwdrivers to walk the lines down out of
the way. Place the first screwdriver through the small holes in the side of the frame just above the lines/wire
harness; push the screwdriver handle up, which will push the lines down. Use the other screwdriver in a
different hole, and repeat the process until the lines are down out of the way. Fish the bolts in (see our bolt
fishing guide) and pull the screwdrivers out. Make sure the bolts are perpendicular to the frame before
tightening. When fishing these bolts, put the coiled end of the bolt fisher into one of the holes and bring it out
on top of the frame between the cab and the bed. Insert the threaded end of the bolt onto the fisher and slowly
remove the fisher, pulling the threaded end back through the desired hole.
HINT: Do not force the bolt by pulling hard or jerking on the fisher, as this will likely damage the fisher,
and/or drop the bolt into the frame. After both bolt plates are fished into the receiver, install a flat washer;
lock washer and a nut onto these bolts and hand tighten.
WARNING: Make sure all wire harnesses, brake and fuel lines are clear when tightening or damage
may occur!
HINT: If you do drop a bolt in the frame, use a flat piece of metal or wood with a blunt end as a pry bar. Slide
it between the tank and the frame. Have another person pull on the pry bar slowly, just enough to get the bolt
out. The factory tank is resilient enough to give without cracking. Put your fingers between the tank and the
frame and remove the bolt. You should be able to get the bolt out using this method.
3. Remove the factory bolt that attaches the truck box to the frame tower. Hang the receiver on two frame
bolts, and loosely fasten. Next, swing the bracket up and fasten to the upper frame tower with the supplied
10mm x 40mm metric bolt, flat washer, and lock washer (see photo B on page 4).
4. Place one bent insert into the receiver using the first hole in the insert, install 1/4” pin.
5. Fasten all bolts to 60 ft. lbs. then double-check that all bolts are tight and that there is 1” of clearance
between the insert and bed lip. Repeat steps 3 through 6 on passenger side (relocate factory ground strap on
bottom of truck bed for upper support channel, passenger side only).

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ILLUSTRATED DIAGRAM
*NOTE: The included tie down inserts come with 2 predrilled pinholes. When hooking up your
camper, either hole may be used providing there is a MINIMUM of 2” clearance between the
chain/turnbuckle attaching assembly and the truck bed wall. THERE ARE ALSO 2 PRE-PUNCHED
HOLES LOCATED ON THE TRIANGULAR BULLET PLATE ON THE END OF EACH TIEDOWN
INSERT AND WHILE EITHER OF THE TWO HOLES CAN BE USED, THE HOLE THAT
PROVIDES THE GREATEST ANGLE IS PREFERRED.
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR TRUCK CAMPER IN YOUR TRUCK ON TOP OF A DROP IN PLASTIC BEDLINER!
YOUR CAMPER CAN SLIDE, RESULTING IN SEVERE BED DAMAGE!! USING A RUBBER BED MAT WILL
MINIMIZE MOVEMENT AND WILL ENSURE THE WARRANTY ON YOUR TIEDOWN SYSTEM.
Photo A Frame Fastener Assembly
Photo B Bed Perch Fastener Assembly