CHASSIS MODIFICATIONS 2-3 E URO C ARGO E URO 4 - 5 Index Index 2 Chassis modifications 2.1 General instructions for chassis modifications 2-7 2.2 Painting and Protection against Rust 2-8 2.2.1 Original components 2-8 2.2.2 Added or modified painted parts 2-10 2.2.3 Precautions 2-11 2.3 Drilling the Chassis 2-12 2.4 Screws and nuts 2-13 2.5 Characteristics of the material to be used when modifying the chassis 2-13 2.6 Stresses on the chassis 2-15 2.7 Welding the Chassis 2-15 2.8 Modifying the Wheelbase 2-18 2.8.1 General Specifications 2-18 2.8.2 Approval 2-18 2.8.3 Effects on the steering 2-19 2.8.4 Effect on braking 2-19 2.8.5 Recommended procedure 2-20 2.8.6 Chassis Stress Level 2-21 2.8.7 Cross Members 2-21 2.8.8 Modifying the Drive Line 2-22 2.8.8.1 Maximum permitted lengths 2-22 2.8.8.2 Determining Driveshaft Positions 2-24 2.9 Modifying the Rear Overhang 2-27 2.9.1 Authorisation 2-27 2.9.2 Reducing the Overhang 2-27 2.9.3 Increasing the Overhang 2-27 2.10 Installing a Towing Device 2-29 2.10.1 General Specifications 2-29 2.10.2 Choosing a Hook 2-29 2.10.3 Increasing the Towable Weight 2-31 2.10.4 Lowered Rear Cross Member 2-32 Index Print 603.93.431 Base - July 2006 Revi - June 2007