Technical BulletinSUBJECT/Summary: 50066 Custom Quick Install Brackets may interfere with the overload spring brackets on the 2011 Chevrolet 2500/3500 HD.
PROBLEM: The first run of 50066 Custom Quick Install Brackets may interfere with the overload spring brackets on the 2011 Chevrolet 2500/3500 HD Pick Up trucks that have overload springs.SOLUTION: Brackets built after 10/1/2010 have been redesigned to fit around the overload spring brackets and will not have an installation issue. The dimensions to position the rails have been changed also.
The positioning dimensions of the rails have been changed to the following:
10 Bolt rail kit
8' box 29-3/8"
6' box 24-5/8"
4 Bolt rail kit
8' box 29-3/8"
6' box 24-11/16"
NOTE: If you have interference with overloads it is permissible to trim.
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