Installation Guide
STEP 5.5: INSTALL VERT SHIM
• GM truck beds are oftentimes convex. If your truck bed is convex, this Santoprene shim will allow
the tailgate end of the vert to rest in full contact with the bed; bag 5D.
NOTE: Not all GM truck beds are convex, only add shim if needed.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE
SOLE PROPERTY OF DECKED. ANY REPRODUCTION IN
PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
DECKED IS PROHIBITED.
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3RD ANGLE
PROJECTION
Stock Type:
1:12
Stock Size:
Width X
Gauge
Mass (lb.):
Rev.
Part
Seq.
Dwg
Rev.
Seq.
AD-005
Sheet
3 of 4
Size
Scale
Drawn By:
Supt Asy - Center Vert Long & Short
Appvd By:
Part No.
Description
B
Dimensions are in INCHES
unless otherwise specified
Do Not Scale Drawing
DKD1-1009-10
CAD Generated Drawing
Do Not Manually Update
Tolerances Unless Noted
2 Place .........± 0.06
3 Place .........± 0.015
Angular ........± 1.0°
Trimline ........± 0.06
Hole Size .....± 0.04
Material:
Treatment:
Total Cost (Mat'l x Mass):
Material Cost($ per lb):
Height X
AA-245
GENERAL NOTES:
MUST BE FREE OF BURRS, SHARP EDGES AND FOREIGN
MATERIAL WHICH MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO SATISFACTORY
ASSEMBLY, SAFE HANDLING OR FUNCTION
CHANGES AFFECTING DESIGN, COMPOSITION OR
PROCESSING OF THE PART PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FOR
PRODUCTION REQUIRE PRIOR ENGINEERING APPROVAL
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
ALL WELDS ON STEEL WELDMENTS TO MEET AWS D1.1
ALL WELDS ON ALUMINUM WELDMENTS TO MEET AWS D1.2
HELPFUL TIP: The shim is 1/8” thick. If that thickness still
doesn’t fill the gap, cut the shim into two pieces to create
more thickness.
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