Draw-Tite 4449 GOOSENECK RAIL KIT - Manual (Page 6)

Installation Instructions
Part Numbers:
4449
GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT
Ford F-450
Will not fit Cab-on-Chassis vehicles
NOTES:
¾ This rail kit can be used with a 6300, 8339, 83391 or 83399 head only. , , y
¾ Always make sure the ball is fully locked before towing.
¾ Keep the ball and ball pocket well lubricated.
¾ Periodically re-torque all the hitch fasteners.
¾ Check ball, hitch coupler, safety chains and other connections for proper operation every time you tow.
Warning:
™
The tow vehicle manufacturers recommended towing capacities should UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES be exceeded.
™ Check for adequate clearance between the gooseneck trailer and the rear of the cab and the rear of the truck box before installing hitch.
™ All trucks have fuel lines, brake lines and electrical wiring located along the vehicle frame where the rail kit installs. Carefully examine the
location of fuel lines brake lines and electrical wires before installation and be certain not to damage these when positioning the hitch
location of fuel lines, brake lines and electrical wires before installation and be certain not to damage these when positioning the hitch
components. Be careful when drilling holes, cutting sheet metal and tightening fasteners as to not limit the integrity of these systems.
Gooseneck Hitch Installation Instructions
1. Lower the vehicle exhaust.
2. On Gas Engine Vehicles Only. The vapor tube running along the inside of the driver’s side frame rail must be relocated
prior to installing the driver’s side bracket (see Figure 2a). Remove the flange nut from the outside of the frame and keep for
later use (see Figure 2b). Rotate the tubes up and out of the way. Install the L-bracket with 1/4” hardware, as shown in
Figure 2c. Tighten the L-bracket to the frame, but leave the tube holder loose to aid bracket installation. The tube holder will
be tightened onto the L-bracket in Step 18.
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Driver’s side
frame rail
Vapor
tube
Tube
holder
Driver’s side
frame rail
Existing
flange nut
L-bracket
Existing
flange nut
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3. From underneath the vehicle, install the rear hitch cross member by placing one end above the vehicle frame and maneuvering
the notched section of the opposite end above the vehicle frame. The forward cross member has (2) additional holes (see figure
3). Temporarily position the hitch cross member against the rear bed cross member of the vehicle.
4. From underneath the vehicle install the forward hitch cross member by placing the driver’s side notched end above the vehicle
frame and maneuvering the opposite notched end above the exhaust and above the vehicle frame.
holder
Figure 2a
Inside of frame rail
Figure 2b Figure 2c
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Front Hat Channel
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Front Hat Channel
Additional
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z 2010 Cequent Performance Products Sheet 6 of 8 4449N 3-22-10 Rev. A
Rear Hat Channel Rear Hat Channel
Rear Cross Member
Installation
Forward Cross Member
Installation
Figure 3