Slide number 10, Warning, Caution – Reese 30868 RAIL KIT User Manual
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14.
Drill pilot hole in truck bed per measurements. With hole saw or knockout punch in large hole to 3-1/4”.
Plastic bed liner will need to be removed before drilling or punching out. Bed liner will need to be cut as noted
in general instruction #3 on page 5. Optional: Spray under coating around 3-1/4” holes to prevent rusting.
15.
Loosely reattach rails to frame bracket.
16.
From truck bed attach pucks and trim rings to rails (
Figure 22
) using 5/8” flat washer under the puck, button
head screw and lock washer. Tighten to 100ft.lbs. torque.
17.
Insert puck plugs (as shown) whenever pucks are not in use. (
Figure 23
)
18.
Install
REESE
Elite
Series
fifth wheel per hitch assembly instructions.
19.
Torque hitch assembly bolts per hitch instructions.
20.
Torque all 5/8” rail kit hex bolts to 170ft.lbs and 3/4” hex bolts to 260ft.lbs
21.
Replace any brake lines and spare tire that may have been removed/relocated.
WARNING:
DO NOT lubricate threads. It may cause bolt failure.
CAUTION:
Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural
members, etc.
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does its best to communicate tow vehicle
manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to
installation.
Figure 22
5/8” BUTTON HEAD
4 PLACES
PUCK
4 PLACES
TRIM RING
4 PLACES
5/8” LOCK WASHER
4 PLACES
Figure 23
Truck Bed
Puck Plug
Puck Assembly
5/8” FLAT WASHER
4 PLACES