Reese 37069 MULTI-FIT RECEIVER - Manual (Page 9)

2 3/4"
1 5/16"
1 5/8"
14 5/8"
2004 - 05 FORD F-150 (NEW BODY STYLE) WITHOUT VIBRATION DAMPENER ON FRAME
1. Lower spare tire for ease of installation.
2. Apply masking tape to the bottom of frame in area “A” and area “B”. Same on both frame rails .
3. Measure from the outside of the frame inward 1 5/16” and make a line the length of area “A”.
4. Measure from the outside of the frame inward 1 5/8” and make a line the length of area “B”.
5. Measure from rear of spring shackle 2 3/4” and make a mark in area “A” . From that mark, measure 14 5/8” forward and make a mark in area “B”.
6. Hold side bracket up to bottom of frame. Double check hole 2 and 4 in side bracket for proper line up with marks. If they don’t line up, adjust the marks in area “B”.
7. Center punch and pilot drill with 1/4” drill bit . Total of 4 holes ( 2 per frame rail).
8. Enlarge the pilot hole with 9/16” drill bit.
9. Loosely install side brackets as shown. Include the angle reinforcement on the inside of the frame and blocks under the frame.
10. Install the cross tube assembly between the side brackets and secure it with (4) 3/8” bolts per side.
11. Tighten the 3/8” crosstube bolts first to 35 ft•LB. Then tighten the 1/2” frame mounting bolts to 70 ft•LB.
12. Using the top slot of the frame angle reinforcement placed inside the frame in step 8. Drill a 1/2” hole in the side of the frame as far forward as slot will permit.
13. Install the M-12 fasteners through the frame side as shown and tighten to 75 ft•LB .
14. Raise spare tire.
AREA “A”
AREA “B”
REAR OF FRAME
(VIEW OF BOTTOM PASSANGER SIDE FRAME)
TOOLS REQUIRED
1/4” & 9/16 DRILL BIT
3/4” SOCKET
3/4” WRENCH
18MM WRENCH
19MM
SOCKET
9/16” SOCKET
9/16” WRENCH
TORQUE WRENCH
DRILLED HOLE
DRILLED HOLE
DRILLED HOLE
HOLE 4
HOLE 2
FRAME ANGLE
REINFORCEMENT
INNER
MOUNTING
BRACKET
1/2” CARRAIGE BOLT
1/4” BOLT PLATE
3/8” SPACER
1/2” CONICAL
WASHER
1/2” NUT
1/4” BOLT
PLATE
1/2” CONICAL
WASHER
1/2” NUT
3/8” BOLTS
3/8” FLANGED NUTS
1/2” HEX BOLT
12MM HEX
BOLT
1/2” CONICAL
WASHER
1/2” LOCK-
WASHER
12MM NUT
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