Specifications include, but are not limited to: CHASSIS UPGRADES / MODIFICATIONS: REAR AXLE: Remove the current air ride suspension from the apparatus. Provide and install a new conventional suspension on the rear of the apparatus chassis. CERTIFY REAR AXLE: Provide a re-certification of the rear axle and suspension to be 31,000 lbs. REAR TIRES: Provide and install four (4) new 315 rear tires. The brand and model will be decided at time of purchase of the tires. FRONT TIRES: Provide and install two (2) new front tires. The brand and model will be decided at the time of purchase of the tires. CURRENT CAB OUTLET: The current cab outlet will be re-wired to run off the shoreline power only. FRONT BUMPER COMPARTMENT: Fabricate a new front bumper compartment that along with the current trash line, will house a customer supplied Hurst combi tool with a TL-9 in the new compartment. The front bumper hose discharge fitting will remain. BODY CONSTRUCTION: The current apparatus body will be removed from the current chassis permanently. BODY DESIGN: This body will be designed to meet all current N.F.P.A. 1901 requirements. In the design of the apparatus, consideration will be given to provide access for service and repairs. BODY SUBFRAME: All framing material will be stainless steel. 3” X 2” X ¼” wall tubing will be used for the main support rails and cross members. The sub-frame will be fastened to the chassis rails with frame bolts. All material for attachment brackets, running boards and rear step will be stainless steel. REAR STEP, TOW HOOKS AND TOW HOOKS: The rear step support assembly will also contain the rear tow hooks and will consist of 6” X 1” thick steel flat bars that will be bolted to the chassis rails and extend down pass the rear step level. 2½” diameter holes will be located thru flat bars to allow towing (not lifting) of the apparatus. 3” X 3/8” steel tubing will be welded to the flat bars to form rigid support for the step bumper.
