Reese 45288 TITAN RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
Dodge Ram Pick-Up
With or Without O.E.M. Hitch
Long Bed Only
Part Numbers:
45288
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Note: Fasteners typical both sides
Equipment Required: 5/8” pin and clip, fishwire (supplied)
Wrenches: 3/4”, 13/16”, 15/16”
Drill Bits: 1/2”
1. Raise hitch into position by moving hitch forward to clear bumper mounting bolts and then sliding hitch rearward into position aligning rearmost
holes in hitch with rearmost hole in frame rail, and hole in side of hitch bracket with slot in vertical bumper bracket, as shown. Center hole in hitch side
bracket will line up with existing hole in frame rail. Forward most hole, each side must be drilled.
2. Install hex bolt and flat washer thru hole in hitch side bracket into slot in bumper bracket, each side (see figures 1 and 5). See Figure 1 for proper
hole. Secure with 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 2 block, lock washers and nuts. See figures 1 and 5 for fastener orientation. NOTE: If necessary, install 3/8 x 1-1/2 x
3 block between hitch side bracket and vertical bumper bracket as shown in Figure 1.
3. Using hitch as a template, drill forward holes in frame rail, each side.
4. Slide/push 1/4 x 2.00 x 2.00 blocks and 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 blocks thru end of frame between frame spacer and vehicle crossmember and align with
holes in hitch side bracket (see Figure 2). Fishwire carriage bolts thru slot in frame rail and down thru blocks and side brackets (see Figures 3 and 4).
Secure with lock washers and nuts. NOTE: On some models it may be possible to install rearmost carriage bolt thru end of vehicle crossmember and
down thru block and frame rail into side brackets, each side.
Rev. D 5-9-08 N45288 Sheet 1 of 2 z 2005, 2008 Cequent Towing Products
Block 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 2 Qty. (2) Lock washer 9/16” Qty. (2) 5
Block 1/4 x 2 x 2 Qty. (2) 11
Block 3/8 x 1-1/2 x 3 Qty. (2) 9 Hex nut 1/2” Qty. (6) 4
Block 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 Qty. (2) 8 Lock washer 1/2” Qty. (6) 3
Flat washer 9/16” Qty. (2) 7 Hex bolt 9/16-12 x 2.00 GR2 Qty. (2) 2
Hex nut 9/16” Qty. (2) 6 Carriage bolt 1/2-13 x 1.75 GR5 Qty. (6) 1
Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to
prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working
beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5
and SAE J684.
Fastener Kit: F45288
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
1,200 (545 Kg) 12,000 (5448 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
1,700 (771.8 Kg) 14,000 (6356 Kg) Weight Distributing
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Hitch type
Wiring Access Location: PU3
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Tighten all ½-13 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Tighten all 9/16-12 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 120 Lb.-Ft. (163 N*M)
Bumper
O.E.M. Receiver
*If bolts do not install, rotate block 1/4 or 1/2 turn.
Hole to be drilled
Hole to be drilled
Use this hole
for 1500 models
Use this hole
for 2500/3500 models
Figure 1
Fishwire carriage bolts thru slots
in frame – see Figure 3
Push 1/4” blocks
thru end of frame.
See Figure 2*
1500 frame rail
2500 and 3500 frame rail