Reese 30074 RAIL KIT - Manual (Page 4)

Installation Instructions
READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING
Signature Series Rail Kit
Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs
Part Numbers:
30074
Rev. F 6-27-07 30074N Sheet 4 of 11 z 2006, 2007 Cequent Towing Products
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This is a magnified
view of a bolt leader
Equipment Required:
Fastener Kit: 30074F
Sockets & Wrenches: 3/8” Hex Socket, 3/4”, 7/8”,15/16”
Drill Bits: 3/16”, 21/32”, 2-1/2” Hole Saw or Knockout Punch.
Other Tools: Measuring tape, Sheet metal cutters, Files (round &
flat), Hammer, Center punch, Torque wrench, Hand drill, Various
socket extensions & adaptors,
5/8”-11 X 3-1/2” bolt, pointed Qty. (1)
5/8” Flat washer Qty. (4)
5/8” Lock washer Qty. (12)
1/4” X 1-1/2” X 2” Block, Hole in center, use as
needed.
Qty. (4)
5/8-11 X 1-1/2” Gr. 8 Hex bolt. Qty. (4)
Trim ring Qty. (4) 5/8”-11 Hex nut Qty. (4)
Puck Qty. (4) 5/8” Bolt leader – 32” Qty.(2)
5/8”-11 Button head screw Qty. (4) 5/8-11 X 1-1/2” GR.8 Ribbed neck bolt Qty. (4)
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WARNING: This hitch is designed to safely carry the loads
specified. Under no circumstances do we recommend exceeding the
towing vehicle manufacturers recommended vehicle towing capacity.
Passenger’s side
truck frame rail
1-1/4” to 1-3/8” dia. hole bottom of
frame approx. 26” rear of axle.
Alternative slot
for bolt leader on
inside of frame
rail approx. 21”
rear of axle.
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All hitch fasteners & brackets typical
both sides of vehicle,
Hitch rear
cross rail
Driver’s side
truck frame rail
Figure 7.
Drilling required.
Bolt-on configuration.
Passenger’s side
Hitch frame bracket
Driver’s side
Hitch frame bracket
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NOTE:
Truck bed not shown
for clarity. All frame
holes and slots
typical on both sides
of vehicle.
2500/3500/Mega-cab
frame shown, 1500
non Mega-cab frame
slightly different.
NOTE! This hitch can be installed either by clamping-on or bolting-on.
Figure 7. below shows how to drill and bolt on.
Figure 8. on next page shows how to clamp-on.
(2) places
typical both sides
Drill (2) places.
Typical both sides. See
instructions for proper
location before drilling.
Brake line
Truck front
cross member
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This is a magnified view of
the pointed bolt.
(2) places
typical both sides
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(4) places Hitch front cross rail.
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