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BODY MOUNTING
Peterbilt Motors Company 4-4
BRACKETS
When mounting a body to the chassis with brackets, we recommend designs that offer limited relative movement, bolted
securely but not too rigid. Brackets should allow for slight movement between the body and the chassis. For instance,
FIGURE 4-4 shows a high compression spring between the bolt and the bracket and FIGURE 4-5 shows a rubber spacer
between the brackets. These designs will allow relative movement between the body and the chassis during extreme
frame racking situations. Mountings that are too rigid could cause damage to the body. This is particularly true with tanker
installations.
FIGURE 4-4. Mounting Brackets FIGURE 4-5. Mounting Brackets