The Police Upfitter’s Guide has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to assist vehicle upfitters in achieving the highest standards of safety and quality in their products. This guide is divided into topics pertinent to upfitters of police vehicles. References are made to the 2008 Dodge Charger and Magnum Service Manual for appropriate service procedures, torques specifications, component separation clearances, and other standard information that is common with the unmodified vehicle.

The Police Upfitter’s Guide does not provide information on how to remove, install, or repair vehicle parts or equipment. This guide must be used as a reference to help ensure that certain important steps in the modification process have been considered. Chrysler LLC provides this information only to assist the upfitters, and does not warrant the products, procedures, materials, or the workmanship of the upfitters. Chrysler LLC does not provide warranty coverage against failures that result from modification of the vehicle.

Following the guidelines contained in this guide does not assure the individual upfitters that the products they modify comply with the U.S. Federal or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect at the time of the modification. The guidelines set forth are based on engineering analyses of the typical police vehicles. If followed, the upfitter’s efforts in certifying vehicles to applicable standards should be aided. Compliance testing that may be required for certification of specific vehicle configurations or constructions is, however, the sole responsibility of the individual modifier.

The Dodge Magnum vehicles have the following overall exterior dimensions:
• Length (A) = 5,021 mm (197.7 in.)
• Front overhang (B) = 886 mm (34.9 in.)
• Wheelbase (C) = 3,048 mm (120.0 in.)
• Rear overhang (D) = 1,087 mm (42.8 in.)
• Height (E) = 1,481 mm (58.3 in.)
• Width (F) = 1,881 mm (74.1 in.)

BUMPER HEIGHTS
Every time a vehicle is modified, measure the front and rear bumper heights to verify compliance with the FMVSS/CMVSS
Part 581 – Bumper Standard, and with the Chrysler LLC specifications. Take bumper height measurements with the vehicle at curb weight.

Measure the bumper heights as follows:
NOTE: Take the measurements from the bottom of the bumper structural beam, not from the bumper fascia surface.
• Place the vehicle on a flat, level surface.
• Place the transmission gear selector lever in the PARK position.
• Exit the vehicle.
• At the center of the bumper, measure the vertical distance from the floor surface to the bottom of the front bumper structural beam.
• At the center of the bumper, measure the vertical distance from the floor surface to the bottom of the rear bumper structural beam.
• Record and compare the measurements with the specifications below.

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