Reese 30073 RAIL KIT - Manual (Page 5)

5 30073N – 13DEC06D PCN9360 ©2006 CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS, INC. Litho in USA
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. ( Figure 1 )
2. Raise rear of truck high enough to allow jack stands to be placed under rear spring hanger bracket of truck. This
will provide maximum room to install the 5th wheel brackets.
3. Remove plastic bed liner if applicable. Plastic drop-in bed liners will be cut later. 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. All bolts and nuts
are grade 8 unless specified otherwise.
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.
6. On older models a metal heat shield runs underneath truck bed. Remove and discard heat shield from
beneath truck bed if applicable. Heat shield adhered to bottom of bed on newer models does not need to
be removed.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIFTH WHEEL INSTALLATION
TOOLS
3/16" Drill
15/16" Socket & Open End Wrench
21/32" Drill 200 lb-ft Torque Wrench
3/8” Hex socket 2-1/2” Hole Saw
Rubber Mallet 5/8-11 x 3 1/2” w/point
Vice grips or pliers
Optional for 2005 Super Duty:
5/8-11 Pull Wire
CAUTION!
Read pages 2-4 of these instructions before starting installation. Failure to do so could result in significant vehicle damage!
WARNING:
If the truck is raised, be sure that the truck is properly blocked and restrained to prevent the truck from falling.
Failure to do so may result in the truck suddenly 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.
7. Locate the area where the base rails will be inserted above the wheel on the drivers side. There are two hat
channels supporting the truck bed over the wheel. The base rails will be inserted at the location behind the forward
hat channel. The edge of the truck bed is flanged down. To create clearance for inserting the rails there are two
options. Either loosen truck bed bolts to lift truck bed, or the flanged area must be bent out using pliers or vice
grips. ( Figure 8 ) To prevent scratching the paint on the flange cover the flange with a soft cloth before gripping
with pliers or vice grips.
Front
of
vehicle
Truck bed
Section of flange
to bend out
Wheel
well Front of wheel
hat channel Rear of wheel
hat channel
Figure 8