Reese 56005 OUTBOARD CUSTOM QUICK INSTALL KIT - Manual (Page 3)

Installation Instructions
CUSTOM QUICK INSTALL MOUNTING KIT
1999 To 2010 Ford Super Duty F-250/F-350 & 2008 To 2010 F-450
Part Numbers:
56005
8. Loosely install the frame brackets as follows:
a. For 1999 - 2004 vehicles: Use the hardware removed in Step 3 to attach the upper brake cable to the frame bracket as
shown in Figure 4b.
b. Position the frame bracket (14) as shown in Figure 1.
c. Attach the bracket to the frame of the vehicle with the 1/2” X 4-1/2” Bolts(8) 1/2” nuts(1), 1/2”conical washers(2), and
clamps(7) as shown in Figure 1. Hand tighten the nuts only.
d. For 2008 and to 2010 trucks: Use the slot in the frame that is over the axle to attach the frame bracket with the 5/8”
carriage bolt(9). Make sure to use a 5/8” spacer(10) between the bracket and frame. See Figure 1. Attach the 5/8”(9)
bolt to the inside of the frame with 1/4” x 1-1/2” x 3” spacer(11), 5/8” lock washer(12) and hex nut(13). Finger tighten
only.
e. For 1999-2007 trucks: Use the slot in the frame that is under the rear bed support to attach the frame bracket with the
5/8” carriage bolt(9). The 5/8” spacer(10) should not be used between the bracket and frame. See Figure 2. Attach the
5/8” bolt(9) to the inside of the frame with 1/4” x 1-1/2” x 3” spacer(11), lock washer(12) and hex nut(13). Finger
tighten only.
9. Reposition the mounting rail over the holes.
10.
Install the 1/2” x 2” long carriage bolts with the U-shaped spacer to be located in the corrugation between the box and the rails.
Note: The U-shaped spacer will have to be installed before inserting the 1/2" carriage bolts through the mounting rail and box
floor. This insures a metal to metal contact. A U-shaped spacer is not needed for the attachment at the center of the rail. Attach
the carriage bolts on the ends of the rails with conical washers, and nuts as per the Figure 1 and tighten snug to keep the
mounting rail from moving. Attach the carriage bolt in the middle with a conical washer and nut.
11. Place the unassembled fifth wheel legs/slider/goose into the already installed mounting rail. Position the second mounting rail
with the legs/slider/goose by inserting the tabs into the mounting rail and pushing the mounting rail tight towards the other
mounting rail. Ensure that the mounting rail is centered between the weld seams on the length of the truck box floor. This will
position the mounting rail in the correct location and ensure that the fifth wheel will have a snug fit to the truck. NOTE: If more
than one hitch product will be used with the rails then both should be used at the same time to align the second rail. This will
ensure that one product does not compromise the fit of the other.
12. Repeat the previous steps for the other side of the vehicle.
13. Tighten the fasteners in the following sequence: 1) torque the mounting rails to the frame brackets, 2) torque the frame brackets
to the truck frame.
Torque all 1/2" Grade 8 hardware to 110 ft-lbs (149 N*m) and the 5/8” Grade 8
hardware to 212 ft-lbs (287 N*m).
14. On 2005 to 2010 Gas Engine Vehicles Only. Use the factory flange nut that was removed in Step 2 to tighten the tube holder
onto the L-bracket (7) as shown in Figure 3c.
15. Reinstall spare tire if it was removed.
4. Place the rear mounting rail in the box of the truck. Using your tape measure, center the rail between the weld seams on the
length of the truck box floor and the proper distance from the rear edge of the truck box as illustrated in Figure 5. See page 1 for
mounting the brackets to the rails. See below for mounting the brackets to the frame.
5. Mark and center punch the holes as per the illustration in Figure 5. Move the rail out of the way and drill each position with a
1/8”drill bit. Warning: When drilling holes be aware of potential risks, such as brake lines and fuel tanks, to vehicle
components and make appropriate safe guards to protect them from damage.
6. Temporarily position the frame brackets on the outside of the frame and check that the 1/8” drilled holes align with the slots of
the frame bracket. Remove the frame bracket from the vehicle.
7. Enlarge the 1/8”drilled holes to 9/16” with the step drill. Warning: When drilling holes be aware of potential risks, such as
brake lines and fuel tanks, to vehicle components and make appropriate safe guards to protect them from damage.
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