Reese 30073 RAIL KIT - Manual (Page 8)

8 30073N – 13DEC06D PCN9360 ©2006 CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS, INC. Litho in USA
CAUTION:
Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural
members, etc. CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS does its best to communicate tow vehicle manufacturer
changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.
12. Align hole in bracket with hole in chassis for 2007 and earlier models. After checking to ensure that rails are square with each
other, at forward mount hole location, drill pilot hole in frame using frame bracket as a template. For 2008 and newer models,
position complete assembly near or against truck bed hat channel towards rear of vehicle and drill a pilot hole in frame, both
sides. Enlarge pilot holes to 21/32” diameter holes (
Figure 15 ). Optional: Spray undercoating around drilled holes to prevent
rusting.
Figure 15
Front of
vehicle
Align bracket hole with hole in
chassis frame 2007 and earlier
models Drill frame
mounting hole
13A. Loosely attach frame bracket to chassis frame using 5/8” X 2” bolts, washer, spacers, lock washers, and nut.
Tighten to hand tight ( Figure 16 ). With 2005 and newer super duty models, suspension components may block
access to the front drilled hole on the passenger side of the vehicle. Use supplemental instruction 13B for use of
the knurl bolt in the forward passenger side hole.
13B. With 2005 and newer super duty models where suspension components block access to the front drilled hole on
the passenger side of the vehicle thread 5/8” x 1 1/2” knurl bolt onto pull wire ( Figure 17 ). From the inside of the
chassis rails insert straight end of pull wire into drilled hole. Pull wire out through drilled hole and mounting hole in
bracket ( Figure 16 ), unthread pull wire from knurl bolt. Thread washer, lock washer, and nut onto knurl bolt from
the outside of chassis rails and tighten until hand tight.
Note: Standard bolt and spacer will not be used in this case.
Pull wire
Figure 17
5/8” knurl bolt
5/8 X 2” bolt
3 or 4 places
Front of
vehicle
5/8 washer
4 places
Figure 16
5/8 nut
4 places
5/8 lock washer
4 places
Spacer
3 or 4 places
Optional: 5/8” knurl bolt and pull wire inserted here and
pulled through chassis rail and mounting hole in bracket
WARNING:
DO NOT lubricate threads. It may cause bolt failure.
For 2008 & newer models,
Drill frame mounting hole