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Section
3Final Version
October, 2009
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3.22(82)
CHASSIS4.50(114)
4.43(113)5.40
(137)
4.67(119)8.70
(221)
7.70(196)
8.70(221)
7.70(196)
3.95(100)
2.99(76)
16.81(427)
33.62(854)
5.93(150)
3.94(100)
5.90(150)
3.94(100)
5.90(150)
7.16(182)
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Crossmember 5 Piece Wide
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Frame a
With Inner Reinforcement 33.11(841)
Without Inner Reinforcement 33.62(854)
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CHASSIS
3.43(87)
3.54(90)
4.67(119)
8.70(221)
7.70(196)
3.06(78)
A
16.80(427)
5.91(150)
3.94(100)
7.87(200)
10.39(264)
5.20(132)
3.43(87)
Crossmember 5 Piece Narrow
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Crossmember Splayed Mid Ship
CHASSIS
2.95(75)
16.81(427)
33.62(854)
3.94(100)
3.94(100)
5.11(130)
3.46(88)
7.31(186)
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2.20(56)
10.17(258)
2.86
(73)
9.05(230)
16.39(416)
7.87(200)
0.75(19)
5.35(136)1.62
(41)
WEB
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Crossmember Overslung TypicalAvailable on export vehicles only
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WEB
13.94(354)
1.94(49)
2.98(76)
40.78(1036)
25.54(649)
FWD
34.10(866)
3.34(85)
0.74(19)
0.67(17)
Crossmember Underslung*560-001
*Available on all M2 112 models.Available only on M2 106 models with AWD or GTE 16K Front Dimensions.
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106 Frame Grid
68.89
(1750)
A
B
66.92(1700)
52.16(1325)
65.94(1675)
37.40(950)
FRONT AXLE
75MM
FWD SUSP
RR BRKT
75MM
50MM X 75MM GRID
50MM X 50MM GRID
FWD SUSP
HNGR BRKT
25MM
75MM
100MM
75MM
BASED ON
SUSPENSION
HOLES AS
NEEDED
BASED ON
SUSPENSION
RR SUSP
HNGR BRKT
HOLES AS
NEEDED
50MM
50 X 50MM GRID
75MM
150MM
REAR SUSPENSION
CHASSIS O
START OF FRAME
REINFORCEMENT
RAIL
Frame CODe
DImeNSION
A B
1/4" 3" 10"* 546-020 2.03(51)
2.03(51)
15/16" 3" 10-1/8"* 546-021 2.07(53)
2.07(53)
11/32" 3-1/2" 10-15/16" 546-092 2.51(64)
2.51(64)
9/32 3-7/16 10-1/16" 546-093 2.07(53)
2.07(53)
9/32 3-7/16 10-1/16" 546-099 2.07(53)
2.07(53)
11/32" 3-1/2" 10 -3/16" 546-1002.14(55)
2.14(55)
11/32" 3-1/2" 10-15/16" 546-101 2.51(64)
2.51(64)
7/16" 3-9/16" 11-1/8" 546-102 2.61(66)
2.61(66)
* N/A on 106V
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2.87(73)
69.38(1762)
75.87(1927)
8.18(208)
8.00(204)
1.90(48)
A
67.16(1706)
0.78(20)
2.05(52)
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW0.69(18)
1.93(49)
5.20(132)
60MM x 80MM SLOT
3.30(84)
28.00(712)
FRONT AXLE
CHASSISO
Frame Data CODeS a
10" Rail Family
546-020546-021546-093546-094546-099546-100
4.75(121)
11" Rail Family546-092546-101546-102
5.12(130)
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106 Medium Duty Trim - LH Rail
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0.64(16)
69.29(1760)
75.78(1925)
8.00(204)
A
67.32(1710)
2.87(73)
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
2.87(73)
1.49(39)
29.39(747)
FRONT AXLE
8.47(215)
1.93(49)
9.24(234)1.52
(39)
1.53(39)
1.00
(26)
CHASSIS O
2.03(52)
Frame Data CODeS a
10" Rail Family
546-020546-021546-093546-094546-099546-100
4.75(121)
11" Rail Family546-092546-101546-102
5.12(130)
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106 Medium Duty Trim - RH Rail
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9.48(241)
15.97(406)
9.22(234)
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
BOTTOM VIEWFRONT AXLE
35.00(950)
28.54(725)
INNER REINFORCEMENT MAIN RAIL
CHASSISO
CODe Frame
546-101 11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16 120KSI
546-102 7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8 120KSI
547-001 1/4" Inner Reinforcment
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106 Main Frame w/Inner Reinforcement Trim
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FRONT AXLE
37.40(950)
INNER REINFORCEMENTMAIN RAIL
CHASSIS O
65.94(1675)
2.20(55)
Frame
546-101 11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16 120KSI
546-102 7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8 120KSI
547-001 1/4" Inner Reinforcement
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106 Main Frame w/Inner Reinforcement Trim (continued)
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FRONT AXLE
25.60(650)
PARTIAL INNER REINFORCEMENTMAIN RAIL
CHASSIS 0
Frame
546-020 1/4 3 10 Frame
546-021 5/16 3 10-1/8 Frame
546-094 9/32 3-7/16 10 -1/16 F rame
547-012 Partial "L" Insert
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106 Partial L-Sert Beverage Inner ReinforcementN/A on 106V
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106 Typical Frame Front AssemblyCast Engine Crossmember39.56
(1005)
23.90(650)
19.37(492)
16.61(422)
18.19(462)
6.14(156)
1.57(40)
4.08(104)
26.10(608)
29.39(747)
8.01(204)
20.22(513)
37.40
(950)
2.16(55)
4.23(107)
5.14(130)
9.52(242)
8.54(217)
27.81
(781)
6.52
(166)
12.11
(308)
6.27
(159)
11.79
(299)
4.82
(122)
3.32
(84)
2.95
(75)
10.00
(254)
12.12
(308)
4.94
(125)
10.30
(262)
3.54(90)
2.99(73) 8.25
(88)
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
CHASSIS 0
FRONT AXLE
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Frame Data CODeS a
10" Rail Family
546-020546-021546-093546-094546-099546-100
4.75(121)
11" Rail Family546-092546-101546-102
5.12(130)
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106V w/o Front Frame Ext.
37.40(950)
FRONT AXLE
39.37(1000)
2.09(53)
0.99(25)
0.36(9)
2.72(69)
78.87(2003)
85.32(2167)
0.53(14)
21.46(545)
A0.79(20)
CHASSISO
3.59(91)
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW1.96(50)
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106V 6" Front Frame Extension
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW37.40
(950)
3.83(97)
25.17(639)
A
CHASSIS 0
FRONT AXLE
9.84
(250)
93.20(2367)
0.86(22)
1.48(38) 0.78
(20)
0.16(4)
0.78(20)
2.87(73)
89.24(2267)
0.76(19)
B
Frame Data CODeS a B
10" Rail Family
546-020546-021546-093546-094546-099546-100
4.75(121)
3.44(87)
11" Rail Family546-092546-101546-102
5.12(130)
3.50(89)
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106V 24" Front Frame Extension
37.40(950)
21.74(552)
25.17(639)
A
CHASSIS 0
FRONT AXLE
27.76(705)
0.86(22)
1.48(38) 0.78
(20)
0.16(4)
0.78(20)
2.87(73)
107.16(2567)
0.76(19)
111.12(2822)
BTOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Frame Data CODeS a B
10" Rail Family
546-020546-021546-093546-094546-099546-100
4.75(121)
3.44(87)
11" Rail Family546-092546-101546-102
5.12(130)
3.50(89)
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A
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FRONT AXLE
8.55(217)
9.37(238)
6.50(165)
21.70(526)
18.71(424)
6.80(173)
9.63(245)
1.86(47)
2.75(70)
2.37(60)
1.62(41)
35.78(909)
28.85(733)
27.32(694)
19.16(487)
3.00(76)
FRONT VIEW
CHASSIS 0
2.12(54)
5.19(132)
5.13(130)
5.13(130)
5.82(132)
6.82(173)
R35(R1.39)
1.99(51)
3.63(92)
4.09(104)
2.68(68)
2.74(70)
4.59(117)
13.39(340)
7.46(190)
Frame exteNSION a
6" 9.84(250)
24" 27.76(705)
106V Front Frame Cast
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80.70(2050)
A
B
78.74(2000)
53.15(1350)
46.26(1175)
43.34(1100)
FRONT AXLE
75MM
FWRD SUSP
RR BRKT
75MM
50MM X 75MM GRID
50MM X 50MM GRID
FWRD SUSP
HNGR BRKT
25MM
75MM
100MM
75MM
BASED ON
SUSPENSION
HOLES AS
NEEDED
BASED ON
SUSPENSION
RR SUSP
HNGR BRKT
HOLES AS
NEEDED
50MM
50 X 50MM GRID
75MM
150MM
REAR SUSPENSION
START OF FRAME
REINFORCEMENT
CHASSIS 0
RAIL
CODe Frame
DImeNSION
A B
546-099 9/32 3-7/16 10-1/16 2.07(53)
2.07(53)
546-100 11/32 3-1/2 10-3/16 2.14(54)
2.14(54)
546-101 11/32 3 -1/2 10 -15/16 2.51(64)
2.51(64)
546-102 7/36 3-9/16 11-1/8 2.61(66)
2.61(66)
112 Frame Grid
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43.30(1100)
0.91(23)
68.08(1729)
30.26
(769)
0.34(9)
2.01(51)
4.62(117)
1.97(50) 1.15
(29)
5.54(141)
4.50
(114)
8.31(211)
2.82(72)
13.11(335)
FRONT AXLE
CHASSIS 0
3.70(94)
A
112 BBC
CODE FRAME A
546-099 9/32 3-7/16 10-1/16 Frame4.75(121)
546-100 11/32 3-1/2 10-3/16 Frame
546-101 11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16 Fr ame5.12(130)
546-102 7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8 Frame
112 Front Frame Trim
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FRONT AXLE
30.72(780)
37.31(948)
13.18(335]
2.95(75)
29.35(746)
INNER REINFORCEMENTMAIN RAIL
CHASSIS 0
112 Inner Frame C-Channel Reinforcement
112 BBC
CODE FRAME
547-001 Inner Reinforcement (end to end)
546-101 11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16 Fr ame
546-102 7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8 Frame
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112 BBC
CODE FRAME
547-001 Inner Reinforcement (end to end)
546-101 11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16 Frame
546-102 7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8 Frame
112 Inner Frame C-Channel Reinforcement (continued)
FRONT AXLE
46.25(1175)
23.38(594)
MAIN RAILINNER REINFORCEMENT
CHASSIS 0
43.30(1100)
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2.90(74)
14.29(363)
46.65(1185)
2.83(72)
3.30(84)
3.80(96)
BEND ZONE DO NOT DRILL
1.44(37)
43.30(1100)
7.87(200)
5.35(136)
7.87(200)
3.30
(77)
23.66(601)
17.44(443)
1.41(36)
2.12(54)
6.29(160)
62.48(1587)
89.46(2272)
97.42(2475)
17.12(435)
3.47(88)
CHASSIS
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEWFRONT AXLE
9 REF
CHASSIS 0
7.17(182)
5.47(139)
112 BBC
CODE FRAME
549-036 12" Integral Front Frame Etn
549-018 12" Integral Front Frame Etn w/ Inner Reinforcement
546-101 11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16 Frame
546-102 7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8 Frame
112V 12" Front Frame Ext - Splayed Rail
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1.37(35)
14.20(363)
1.06(27)
1.10(28)
3.39(86)
1.44(37) 5.35
(136)
0.81(21)
6.29(160)
44.37(1127)
16.77(426)
CHASSIS
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEWFRONT AXLE
9 REF
Extendsto End of
Frame Rail
0.59(15)
CHASSIS 0
23.31(592)
5.08(129)
112 BBC
CODE FRAME
547-001 Inner Reinforcement (end to end)
549-018 12" Integral Front Frame Etn w/ Inner Reinforcement
546-101 11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16 Frame
546-102 7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8 Frame
112V 12" Extended Frame Full Inner C-Channel Reinforcement - Splayed Rail
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112V 12" Ext Frame/Reinforced
112 BBC
CODE FRAME
549-036 12" Integral Front Frame Etn
549-018 12" Integral Front Frame Etn w/ Inner Reinforcement
546-101 11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16 Frame
546-102 7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8 Frame
FRONT AXLE
11.29(286)
INNER REINFORCEMENT
MAIN RAIL
9.85(250)
2.99(76)
CHASSIS 0
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26.29(668)
3.79(96)
1.44(37)
CHASSIS
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEWFRONT AXLE
43.30(1100)
5.35(136)
BEND ZONE DO NOT DRILL
7.87(200)
7.87(200)
1.33(34)
0.56(14)9 REF
28.06(713)
28.14(715)
29.98(762)
101.90(2587)
109.81(2789)
1.10(33)
0.59(15)
17.12(435)
23.66(601)
CHASSIS 0
5.47(139)
l-lINe 113 BBC
CODE FRAME
549-002 24" Integral Front Frame Etn
549-016 24" Integral Front Frame Etn w/ Inner Reinforcement
546-101 11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16 Frame
546-102 7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8 Frame
112V 24" Front Frame Ext - Splayed Rail
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l-lINe 101/111 BBC
CODE FRAME
547-001 Inner Reinforcement (end to end)
549-016 24" In tegral Front Frame Etn w/ Inner Rein forcement
546-101 11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16 Frame
546-102 7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8 Frame
112V 24" Extended Frame Inner C-Channel Reinforcement - Splayed Rail
26.29(668)
3.79
(96)
1.44(37)
CHASSIS
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FRONT AXLE
43.30(1100)
16.77(426)
23.31(592)
CHASSIS 0
5.08(129)
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112 BBC
CODE FRAME
549-002 24" Int egr al Fr ont Frame E tn
549-016 24" Integral Front FrameEtn w/ Inner Reinforcement
546-101 11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16 Frame
546-102 7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8 Frame
112V 24" Extended Frame - Splayed Rail
CHASSIS 0 FRONT AXLE
23.00(2585)
INNER REINFORCEMENT
MAIN RAIL
20.40(519)
3.00(76)
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112V Splayed Inner Reinforcement
547-034
43.30(1100)
A
72.8(185)
9.20(234)
23.31(594)
CHASSIS 0
FRONT AXLE
5.41(150)
5.35(136)
7.87(200)
7.87(200)
BEND ZONE DO NOT DRILL
RAIL
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
CHASSIS
49.21(1250)
81.69(2075)
0.77(20)
16.77(426)
7.35(187)
* Partial Reinforcement is Included When No Reinforcement is Ordered with Splayed Rails
ension a
12" 8.35(213)
24" 20.35(517)
112V BBC
CODE FRAME
549-036 12" Integral Front Frame Etn
549-002 24" Integral Front Frame Etn
546-101 11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16 Frame
546-102 7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8 Frame
*547-998 No Inner Frame Reinforcement
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A
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FRONT AXLE
45.88(1165)
8.22(209)
6.58(167)
3.35(85)
7.61(193)
11.26(286)
10.72(272)
3.04(77)
41.17(1046)
20.52(521)
20.36(517)
112V BBC
CODE FRAME
546-101 11/32 3-1/2 10 -15/16
546-102 7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8
112V 12"/24" FFE - Splayed Rail
ension a
12" FFE 11.69(297)
24" FFE 23.70(602)
18.74(476)
1.46(37)
5.54(141)
7.59(193)
10.09(256)
2.95(75)
47.57(1208)
10.86(276)
10.87(276)
12.92(328)
4.81(122)6.26
(150)
FRONT VIEW
I
4.09(104)
(R2.22)R57
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CHart a B C D
CODE 546-020 546-021 546-094 546-093
SECTIONMODULUS(3)
10.158 inch
(per rail)12.70 inch
(per rail)12.331 inch
(per rail)15.07 inch
(per rail)
RBM 508,000 Ibf/in
(per rail)625,000 Ibf/in
(per rail)1,479,600 Ibf/in
(per rail)1,810,000 Ibf/in
(per rail)
YIELDSTRENGTH
50,000 psi
(per rail)50,000 psi
(per rail)80,000 psi
(per rail)80,000 psi
(per rail)
INSIDE TOINSIDE DIM(1)
33.62(854)
33.62(854)
33.62(854)
33.62(854)
OUTSIDE TOOUTSIDE DIM(2) 34.13(867) 34.25(870) 34.10(868) 34.31(871)
(1) Width Between Frame Rails
(2) Width Between Frame Rails Measured @ BOC to EOF(3) Per Rail
PleaSe reFer tO Frame DIagramS
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Frame Specications
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CHASSIS
2.74(70)
2.99(76)
2.95(75)
50MM
50MM
50MM
1.78(45)
0.98(25)
9.50(241)
0.25(6)
10.00(254)
1.80(46)
9.50(241)
0.28(7)
10.13(257)
3.16(80)
3.44(87)
546-020
1/4 3 10
See Chart A on page 29 for specs
546-021
5/16 3 10-1/8
See Chart B on page 29 for specs
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Frame Grid and Dimensions
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CHASSIS
3.16(80)
3.44(87)
2.95(75)
50MM
50MM
50MM
1.80(46)
0.98(25)
9.50(241)
0.31
(8)
10.06(256)
1.80(46)
9.50(241)
0.34
(9)
10.19(259)
3.13(80)
3.50(89)
546-094
9/32 3-7/16 10-1/16
See Chart C on page 29 for specs
546-093
11/32 3-1/2 10-3/16
See Chart D on page 29 for specs
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PleaSe reFer tO Frame DIagramS
ON PageS 33-36
Frame Specications
CHart e F g H I J K
CODE 546-092 546-099 546-100 546-101 546-102 546-101547-001546-102547-001
SECTIONMODULUS
16.98 inch
(per rail)12.331 inch3
(per rail)15.07 inch3
(per rail)16.98 inch3
(per rail)21.6 inch3
(per rail)26.80 inch3
(per rail)31.00 inch3
(per rail)
RBM 2,040,000 Ibf/in
(per rail)1,479,600 Ibf/in
(per rail)1,810,000 Ibf/in
(per rail)2,040,000 Ibf/in
(per rail)2,590,000 Ibf/in
(per rail)3,217,000 Ibf/in
(per rail)3,715,000 Ibf/in
(per rail)
YIELDSTRENGTH
80,000 psi
(per rail)120,000 psi
(per rail)120,000 psi
(per rail)120,000 psi
(per rail)120,000 psi
(per rail)120,000 psi
(per rail)120,000 psi
(per rail)
*INSIDE TOINSIDE DIM
33.62(854)
33.62(854)
33.62(854)
33.62(854)
33.62(854)
33.11(841)
33.11(841)
**OUTSIDE TOOUTSIDE DIM
34.31(871)
34.10(868)
34.31(871)
34.31(871)
34.49(876)
34.31(871)
34.48(876)
* Width Between Frame Rails
** Width Between Frame Rails Measured @ BOC to EOF
(3) Per Rail
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CHASSIS
3.18(81)
3.50(89)
2.95(75)
50MM
50MM
50MM
2.17(55)
0.98(25)
10.25(260)
0.34(9)
10.94(278)
546-092
11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16
See Chart E on page 32 for specs
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CHASSIS
3.16(80)
3.44(87)
2.95(75)
50MM
50MM
50MM
1.80(46)
0.98(25)
9.50(241)
0.28(7)
10.06(256)
1.80(46)
9.50(241)
0.34(9)
10.19(258)
3.13(80)
3.50(89)
546-099
9/32 3-7/16 10-1/16
See Chart F on page 32 for specs
546-100
11/32 3-1/2 10-3/16
See Chart G on page 32 for specs
Frame Grid and Dimensions (continued)
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CHASSIS
3.18(80)
3.50(89)
2.95(75)
50MM
50MM
50MM
2.17(55)
0.98(25)
10.25(260)
0.34(9)
10.94(278)
2.17(55)
10.25(260)
0.44
(11)
11.13(283)
3.13(80)
3.56(91)
546-101
11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16
See Chart H on page 32 for specs
546-102
7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8
See Chart I on page 32 for specs
Frame Grid and Dimensions (continued)
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CHASSIS
2.99(76)
3.52(89)
50MM
50MM
50MM
1.78(45)
0.98(25)
9.63(245)
0.34
(9)
10.13(257)
0.19(5)
10.94(278)
0.25(6)
0.06(2)
2.99(76)
3.56(91)
1.86(47)
9.63(245)
0.44
(11)
10.13(257)
0.14(4)
11.13(283)
0.25(6)
0.06(2)
546-101/547-001
11/32 3-1/2 10-15/16
See Chart J on page 32 for specs
546-102/547-001
7/16 3-9/16 11-1/8
See Chart K on page 32 for specs
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106 AWD Sub Frame Leaf Single
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106 AWD Sub Frame Leaf Single
REAR SUSPENSION
35.43(900)
CHASSIS
3.54(90)
10.63(270)
51.18(1300)
3.54(90)
REAR SUSPENSION
70.87(1800)
3.85(98)
4.69(119)
WEB
FORWARD
1.62(41)
10.94(278)
3.54(90)
4.69(119)
33.50(851)
WITHOUT INSERT
33.62(854)
WITH INSERT
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106 AWD Sub Frame Leaf Tandem
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106 AWD Sub Frame Leaf Tandem
REAR SUSPENSION
57.09(1450)
CHASSIS
5.51(140)
12.76(324)
47.24(1200)
3.54(90)
REAR SUSPENSION
114.17(2900)
5.47(139)
2.50(64)
WEB
FORWARD
10.94(278)
7.29(185)
4.33(110)
33.50(851)
WITHOUT INSERT
33.62(854)
WITH INSERT
3.54(90)
47.24(1200)
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106 AWD Sub Frame Air Single
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106 AWD Sub Frame Air Single
REAR SUSPENSION
34.04(845)
CHASSIS
10.63(270)
51.18(1300)
REAR SUSPENSION
62.98(1600)
3.85(98)
WEB
FORWARD
10.94(278)
3.54(90)
3.74(95)
33.50(851)
WITHOUT INSERT
33.62(854)
WITH INSERT
3.54(90)
3.54(90)
1.62
(41)
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106 AWD Sub Frame Air Tandem
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106 AWD Sub Frame Air Tandem
REAR SUSPENSION
59.06(1450)
CHASSIS
10.67(271)
51.18(1300)
REAR SUSPENSION
113.57(2885) 3.81
(97)
WEB
FORWARD
10.94(278)
3.54(90)
3.74(95)
33.50(851)
WITHOUT INSERT
33.62(854)
WITH INSERT
5.51(140)
5.51(140)
1.66(42)
3.54(90)
5.51(140)
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SuSPeNSION tyPe Data CODe SuSPeNSION CaPaCIty
AIRLINER SINGLE AxLE622-057 20K
622-284 21K
AIRLINER TANDEM AxLE 622-005 40K
LEAF SPRING - SINGLE AxLE
622-001 23K W/RADIUS ROD
622-1DA 26K W/RADIUS ROD
622-1DD *27K W/RADIUS ROD
622-1DB 30K W/RADIUS ROD
622-1DH *31K W/RADIUS ROD
622-003 23K W/HELPER SPRING & RADIUS ROD
622-1DC 26K W/HELPER SPRING & RADIUS ROD
622-1DE *27K W/HELPER SPRING & RADIUS ROD
622-1DF 30K W/HELPER SPRING & RADIUS ROD
622-1DG *31K W/HELPER SPRING & RADIUS ROD
LEAF SPRING - TANDEM AxLE622-007 36K
622-006 40K
SuSPeNSION tyPe Data CODe SuSPeNSION CaPaCIty
MULTI - LEAF SINGLE AxLE**622-1FW 21K
622-1Fx 23K
* For Fire & Emergency Only
** Multi-Leaf Suspension Available With All Wheel Drive - No Sub Frame Required
106 All Wheel Drive Suspensions