CHASSIS MODIFICATIONS 2-13 E UROCARGO Euro 4/5 Table 2.6 - Classes of resistance for screws (*) Not to be used. 2.3.2 Characteristics of the material to be used when modifying the chassis When modifying the chassis of the vehicle, and in applications which reinforce the side members directly, the material used must correspond in quality (Table 2.7) and thickness (Table 2.8) to that of the original chassis. Sections of various thicknesses are available from IVECO Spare Parts. If materials with the specified thickness cannot be found, it is possible to use the standard thickness immediately above those indicated in Table 2.8 and with lengths of 1,500 mm and 2,000 mm.
Table 2.7 - Material to be used to modify the chassis Alternatively, just for rear overhang extension. Drilling the chassis Print 603.93.431 Base - January 2008 Class of resistance Usage Tensile strength (N/mm2) Yield point (N/mm2) 4 (1) Non-load bearing screws 400 320 5.8 (1) Low resistance screws 500 400 8.8 Medium resistance screws (cross members, cleat plates, brackets) 800 640 10.9 High resistance screws (spring supports, anti-roll bars and shock absorbers) 1000 900 Steel name Tensile strength (N/mm2) Yield point (N/mm2) A5 elongation IVECO FEE490 610 490 19% Europe S500MC Germany QSTE500TM IVECO FE510D 520 360 22% Europe S355J2G3 Germany QST52-3 UK BS150D