Draw-Tite 58425 ADAPTER KIT - Manual (Page 2)

58425N 5/4/11 REV. C
©2011 CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS PRINTED 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. (See Fig. 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. Do not install mounting rails over plastic bed liners. Plastic bed liners must be cut out of the way. Base rails may be
installed on spray in liner. Note: Consult installer for recommended curing time.
4. Use only CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS supplied bolts, nuts, and washers to install this kit. All bolts are grade 5 and nuts are
grade 5 unless specified otherwise.
5. Specific instructions for most commonly used vehicles are included. If these instructions do not apply to your vehicle, be sure that each
end of each base rail is connected to the vehicle frame. Each frame bracket must be bolted to the vehicle frame with two bolts, unless
optional weld is used.
To prevent the trailer from hitting the cab with the trailer turned 90°, the center of the hitch should be at least 52" from the back of the
cab when using a long bed truck. (Actual distance required will depend on trailer width and king pin location.) Short bed trucks (Minimum
38” from back cab to axle center line) require a minimum of a 13” extended pin box with a Kwik slide or a SIDEWINDER Pinbox Coupler for
regular maneuvers. DO NOT INSTALL ON OR ATTEMPT TO TOW WITH A TRUCK HAVING LESS THAN A 6’ BED WITHOUT A SIDEWINDER
PINBOX COUPLER INSTALLED ON THE TRAILER.
6. Measurements are given from Rear Edge of truck bed to rear edge of the base rail closest to the Rear Edge of truck for most vehicle
applications. (See Fig. 3)
7. Center hitch between fender wells and make sure rails are square. Adjust position of rails until both diagonal measurements are the
same. This should allow installation of a gooseneck or other 5th wheels to these rails.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 30035 BASE RAIL INSTALLATION
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:
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.
TOOLS
3/16" drill
3/4" Socket & Open End Wrench 15/16” Socket & Open End Wrench
17/32" drill 100 lb-ft Torque Wrench 21/32" drill
"C" Clamps