1. Temporarily remove the grille and permanently remove the airdam. 2. Disconnect the fog lamp wiring if applicable and then remove the plastic bumper cover from the bumper. 3. Remove the bolts that attach the bumper from the end of the frame rails. 4. Install the hanger plates (Ref 7 & 8). Note: On the drivers side make sure not to pinch the power steering hoses and airbag sensor wire. The top plate on the rear of the hanger plate must install above the hoses. Loosely install the u-bolt (Ref 6) with washers (Ref 11) and nuts (Ref 13) thru the top rear plate and use the bumper bolt temporarily to hold the front of the hanger plate in position. Finger tighten the fasteners until all undercarriage parts are in place. 5. Install the pushbeam (Ref 1) square with the bottom of the hanger plates and secure with bolts (Ref 12), (more…)

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The mounting procedure outlined below covers CHEVROLET (1988 – 2000), and 1 ton trucks. You will need to refer to the illustrations and familiarize yourself with each of the undercarriage components and their relative position to each other. Then proceed as follows:
1. Position the PUSH BEAM SUPPORT PLATES (Ref. 62A and 62B, Fig. 1) to the front frame rails of the truck. If the truck is equipped with tow hooks, remove the tow hook bolts, and tow hook before installing the PUSH BEAM SUPORT PALTES. Using M14 x 2.00 Hex Head Bolts and M14 Lock Washers provided, bolt the PUSH BEAM SUPPORT PLATES through the outside of the frame. Next use ―” – 13 x 1- ―” Hex Head Bolts, ―” Flat Washers, and ―” – 13 Hex Head Self Locking Nuts to bolt the PUSH BEAM SUPPORT PLATES through the bottom of the frame. Tow hooks may be relocated under the PUSH BEAM SUPPORT PLATES and reattached. Fasteners should only be finger tight.
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Installation Procedure:
1. Remove the PLASTIC BUMPER FASCIA mounted to the bottom of the front bumper. For the Avalanche, remove the entire plastic bumper. Disconnect the fog lamp electrical harnesses prior to removing the bumper. Note: The airfoil/bumper will need to be permanently removed or notched to accommodate the undercarriage assembly.
2. Remove and discard the three bolts that secure each tow hook to the truck frame. The tow hooks should remain in the same position.
3. Align the undercarriage mount pockets (at each end of the PUSH BEAM WELDMENT) with the tow hook mounting brackets on the vehicle. Note: Use a floor jack to help facilitate the installation procedure.
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This undercarriage fits all models listed but the cross member connection will vary. Refer to step “a” for the 1987–96 Dodge Dakota, 1997–03 Dodge Dakota Sport, 1997–03 Dodge Dakota SLT Extended Cab and 1998–03 Dodge Durango SLT models. Refer to step “b” for the 1997–04 Dodge Dakota and 1998–03 Dodge Durango.
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This undercarriage fits all models listed but the crossmember connection will vary. Refer to step “a” for the 1987-1996 Dodge Dakota, 1997-2003 Dodge Dakota Sport, 1997-2003 Dodge Dakota SLT Extended Cab and 1998-2003 Dodge Durango SLT models. Refer to step “b” for the 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota and 1998-2003 Dodge Durango
1. Disconnect the fog lamp harnesses if applicable, and then remove the bumper.
a. Remove the bumper mount plates from in between the frame rail and radiator. Discard the mount plate hardware.
b. Permanently remove the air dam from the truck frame crossmember. Remove the fasteners that are pressed into the bumper bracket on the frame rail. Secure the bracket and frame wall with vise grips and then use a hammer to punch out the fasteners.
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