Reese 44536 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual (Page 2)

Installation Instructions
Dodge Ram Trucks-all without O.E.M. hitch
Part Numbers:
44536
75420
82534
1. Raise hitch into position by moving hitch forward to clear bumper mounting bolts and then sliding hitch rearward into
position, aligning holes in hitch with large holes in frame rails and slot in vehicle bumper bracket as shown in Figure 1.
Note: On short-box models align center hole in hitch with hole in frame. On long-box models align forward hole in hitch
with hole in frame.Only one forward attachment is necessary per side, either the center hitch hole or forward hitch hole.
2. Install hex bolt and flat washer thru slot in hitch side bracket into slot in bumper bracket, each side. Use the slot that
aligns with slot in vehicle bumper bracket depending on if truck is a 1500 or 2500 model, (See Figures 1 & 2.) Install
fasteners as shown. Use 3/8” thick block if necessary between hitch side bracket and vehicle bumper bracket.
3. Slide/push 1/4” x 1-1/2” X 3” blocks and 1/4” X 2” X 2” blocks thru end of frame between frame spacer and vehicle
crossmemeber and align with holes in hitch side bracket, (See Figure 3.) Fishwire carriage bolts thru slot in frame rail
and down thru blocks and side brackets, See Figure 4. Install fasteners as shown. Note: On some models it may be
possible to install rearmost carriage bolt thru end of vehicle crossmember and down thru block and frame rail into hitch
side brackets.
Rev. D 6-23-06 75420N Sheet 2 of 6 z 2005, 2006 Cequent Towing Products
Tighten all 1/2” GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body
panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety
precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C.
Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
Fishwire carriage bolts thru slots in
frame to bolt holes. (2) per side.
Typical both sides
Slide/push 1/4” thick blocks
thru end of frame between
frame spacer and vehicle
crossmembers to bolt holes.
Typical both sides.
Vehicle frame rail
Vehicle frame spacer
Vehicle cross-member
Vehicle frame rail
Hitch side
bracket
Fishwire