Reese 30074 RAIL KIT - Manual (Page 6)

Installation Instructions
READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING
Part Numbers:
30074
Rev. F 6-27-07 30074N Sheet 6 of 11 z 2006, 2007 Cequent Towing Products
Signature Series Rail Kit
Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs
1. The following instructions should be used to mount the 5th wheel. Care and attention to detail will ensure a quick quality
installation. Check parts against parts list to become familiar with parts in kit, Figures 7 & 8.
2. It may help to raise rear of truck on hoist or jack stands high enough to allow easier installation of hitch. This will provide
maximum room to install the 5th wheel brackets. It is optional to remove or loosen truck bed also.
3. Plastic drop-in bed liners must be cut out of the way. Remove plastic bed liner if applicable. Spray-in bed liners and bed
mats less than 1/4” thick will work with normal installation instructions. Note: Consult installer for recommended curing time
on spray-in liner before cutting holes through bed.
4. Use only CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS supplied bolts, nuts, and washers to install this kit.
5. These instructions are intended for a specific group of trucks. If these instructions do not apply to your vehicle, contact
Technical Service to get proper instructions. Each frame bracket must be bolted to the vehicle frame with two bolts. Or
clamped with supplied components and hardware as shown in these instructions.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIFTH WHEEL INSTALLATION
WARNING:
If the truck is raised or truck bed is to be loosened or removed be sure that truck is properly blocked and restrained to prevent
the truck and or bed from falling. Failure to do so may result in the truck and or bed falling, causing death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural members,
etc. CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS does its best to communicate tow vehicle manufacturer changes; however, it is
ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.
CAUTION:
These instructions are guidelines only. Actual installation is the responsibility of the installer and the owner. Always
measure truck and trailer before installing hitch to be sure that there is clearance at the cab and at the bumper to allow for
turns.
CAUTION!
Read pages 1-3 of these instructions before starting installation. Failure to do so could result in significant vehicle damage!
6. Insert rails as shown in the following steps for Non-Mega-cab trucks, Figures 9 through 14.
For Mega-cab trucks see line 6a. next page.
TOOLS
3/16" Drill
15/16" Socket & Open End Wrench 200 lb-ft / 271 N*M Torque Wrench Center Punch
21/32" Drill 3/4” Socket & Open End Wrench 2-1/2” Hole Saw or Knockout Punch Tape
3/8” Hex socket 7/8” Socket & Open End wrench Measuring Tape Hammer
Truck Forward
Top View
Step 1 : Slide a cross rail in at an angle from driver’s side wheel
well between spring and bottom of frame rear of axle and over
the axle and in front of the exhaust on passenger side. Lift and
rotate it so that it rests on the frame (Driver’s side), Figure 9.
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Step 2 : Continue rotating the rail up and over the
exhaust so that it is against the rear truck cross
member , Figure 10.
Driver’s
side
frame
Passenger’s
side frame
Fuel
tank
Rear truck
cross member
Hitch
cross rail
Figure 9. Figure 10.