Draw-Tite 4456 GOOSENECK RAIL KIT - Manual (Page 2)

Installation Instructions
Part Numbers:
4456
NOTES:
This section of the instruction refers to installing the 9465 or 9475 head only.
Always make sure the ball is fully locked before towing.
Keep the ball and ball sleeve well lubricated.
Periodically re-torque all the hitch fasteners.
Check ball, hitch coupler, safety chains and other connections for proper operation every time you tow.
Warning:
The tow vehicle manufacturers recommended towing capacities should UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES be exceeded.
Check for adequate clearance between the gooseneck trailer and the rear of the cab and the rear of the truck box before
installing hitch.
All trucks have fuel lines, brake lines and electrical wiring located along the vehicle frame where the rail kit installs. Carefully
examine the location of fuel lines, brake lines and electrical wires before installation and be certain not to damage these
when positioning the hitch components. Be careful when drilling holes, cutting sheet metal and tightening fasteners as to
not limit the integrity of these systems.
Installation Instructions
1. From underneath the passenger’s side of the vehicle, remove or cut out the section of the heat shield that is located
GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT
Chevrolet/GMC 2500/3500 Heavy Duty
Short & Long Bed
9465/9475 HIDE-A-GOOSE HITCH INSTALLATION
Hide-A-Goose Only – Drilled hole in bed location (see step 3).
Short Box – 44-7/8 inches
Long Box – 45-3/8 inches
Figure 2
Rear of Gas Tank
1. From underneath the passenger’s side of the vehicle, remove or cut out the section of the heat shield that is located
under the bed, above the exhaust, and between the two bed supports.
2. On short bed models, cut the heat shield on the gas tank or bend the top edge about 1” down to make room for the
hitch. See Figure 2. On models with gasoline engines, temporarily detach the fuel vapor pump from the back of the
gas tank.
3. When installing the 9465/9475 Hide-A-Goose hitch, a hole must be drilled in the bed of the truck. Mark and drill a
1/4” hole 44-7/8 inches (6’-6” bed) / 45-3/8 inches (8’ bed) from the rear of the bed and centered between the wheel
wells. Using a hole saw, enlarge the pilot hole to the final diameter hole size. Refer to the 9465/9475 Hide-A-Goose
hitch instruction sheet for hole size.
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Fuel tank
Heat shield
Fuel vapor pump
Detach fuel vapor
pump here
Trim or bend heat
shield here