Draw-Tite 4438 GOOSENECK RAIL KIT - Manual (Page 6)

Installation Instructions
GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT
Dodge Ram 1500 2002-2008
Short & Long Bed, Excluding Megacabs
6300/8339/83391/83399 GOOSENECK HITCH
Part Numbers:
4438
NOTES:
¾ This rail kit can be used with a 6300, 8339, 83391, 83399 heads only.
¾ Always make sure the ball is fully locked before towing.
¾ Keep the ball and ball pocket well lubricated.
¾ Periodically re-torque all the hitch fasteners.
¾ Check ball, hitch coupler, safety chains and other connections for proper operation
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INSTALLATION
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
t i t t d th h iti i th hit h t B f l h d illi h l tti 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.
1. To make installation easier, the spare tire and exhaust can be lowered.
2. From underneath the vehicle, install the rear hitch cross member first by placing the right end over the exhaust and
under the front bed support (see Figure 6a). The front and rear cross members are the same.
3 Carefully maneuver the left end up over the wires and brake lines on the inside of the driver’s side frame until the 3. Carefully maneuver the left end up over the wires and brake lines on the inside of the driver s side frame, until the
end of the cross member is over the frame.
Front bed
support
Gas tank
Exhaust
Driver’s side
frame
Vehicle
Forward
Rear bed
support Passenger’s side
frame
Rear cross
member
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Figure 6a
Rear cross member placement shown