Reese 37152 MULTI-FIT RECEIVER - Manual (Page 6)

INSTALLATION C
1/2 x 2”
CARRIAGE BOLTS
1/2” FLAT WASHER
1/2” LOCK WASHER
1/2” HEX NUT
1/4” BOLT PLATE
(If the 1-1/8” dia. hole is present,
then use the 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 3 Block
for this attachment.)
VEHICLE FRAME
DRILLED HOLE TOOLS REQUIRED
3/4"(19MM) SOCKET
1/2" DRILL
TORQUE WRENCH
SAFETY GLASSES
1/2” THICK SPACER
WHEN NEEDED
USE THIS HOLE
FOR CENTER
SECTION ASSEMBLY
1983-2004 CHEVROLET S-10/GMC SONOMA - LONG BED / 1987-2004 NISSAN PICK-UP W/56” BEDS
1. Center the side brackets on frame and align hole 2 under large hole (if present) near end of frame.
(Note: Some models require 1/2” spacers between side bracket and frame.)
2. Insert 1/2” carriage bolts with 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 3” bolt plates down through large hole in frame and into hole 2 in side
bracket. Use 1/2” spacers if necessary.
3. Install 1/2" flat washers, lock washers, and nuts on the carriage bolts.
4. Using hole 4 in bracket as a guide, drill a 1/2" hole into the frame at hole 4.
5. Install 1/2” carriage bolts with 1/4” bolt plates through drilled hole.
6. Install 1/2" flat washers, lock washers, and nuts on the carriage bolts.
7. Install center section per SIDE BRACKET LOCATION 1 - LOCATION 2 for Nissan pick-ups. (See page 2.)
**If large hole is not present near end of frame:
8. Raise side brackets in approximate position shown and clamp in place. Using holes in side bracket as a guide,
drill 1/2” holes into frame at holes 2 & 4.
9. See steps 5 through 7 to finish installation.
DRILLED HOLE (ON SOME MODELS)
EXISTING LARGE HOLE (ON SOME MODELS)
HOLE 4
HOLE 2
HOLE 1
NOTE:
General assembly - loosely assemble center section (page 1);
loosely install side brackets on vehicle (this page);
install center section assembly (page 2-3);
tighten all fasteners to proper specifications (page 1).
NISSAN PICK-UPS
USE THIS BRACKET
LOCATION
S-10/SONOMA PICK-UPS
& DODGE RAM CHARGER
USETHIS BRACKET
LOCATION
82-93 DODGE RAM CHARGER
1. Position the side brackets up to the frame with hole 1 under the rivet head. Clamp in place or mark the frame at
holes 2 and 4. Drill a 1/2" hole into the frame at holes 2 and 4.
2. Place a 1/2" thick spacer between the frame and holes 2 and 4. Thread a 1/2" carriage bolt onto the pull wire.
Place a bolt plate over the bolt. Push the free end of the pull wire through the end of the frame and bring it out
through the 1/2" mounting hole. Pull the bolt down through the hole. Unscrew the pull wire and repeat for the
other bolts.
3. Install 1/2" flat washers, lock washers, and nuts on the bolts.
4. Install center section per SIDE BRACKET LOCATION 1. (See page 2.)
REFER TO SIDE BRACKET LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE