Buyers 1801005 - Manual (Page 7)

Quality since 1946
Dodge Pickup (long bed), 1994-2001
2500, 3500 Models Only 2002
Quality since 1946

Tools Required
•3/8" drill bit
•3/4" socket
•3/4" wrench •9/16" socket
•9/16" wrench •13 mm socket
•Torque wrench
1. Spare tire may need to be loosened for installation.
2. Bolt brackets to frame with 1/2" screws and 1/4" plates
inserted through 1” holes in the end of the frame. Install
two 3/8" thick spacers between frame and brackets at rear
bolting locations. Install 1/2" washers and lock nuts.
NOTE: For some models, the exhaust hanger will need
to be unbolted from the frame.
3. Install middle section between brackets as shown. Use
hole pattern that works best for your truck. Insert 3/8" bolts
through middle section and brackets. Install 3/8" washers
and nuts on screws; finger-tight nuts at this time.
NOTE: Be sure to use four holes to bolt side brackets
to middle section.
4. Insert 1/2" screws with 1/4" plates through 1" holes in
frame and into brackets as shown. Install two 3/8" thick
spacers between frame and brackets. Install 1/2" washers
and lock nuts.
5. If exhaust hanger was removed, drill 3/8" hole through
hanger and attach it to side bracket in one of the holes
provided in bracket. Use 3/8" hardware provided to reattach
exhaust hanger.
6. Tighten nuts in the following order: First torque 3/8" nuts
to 40 ft-lb. Then torque 1/2" nuts to 70 ft-lb.
7. If spare tire was loosened, retighten it now.
8. Install plastic plugs into 3/8" holes in middle section.
1 3004980 1 Middle Section
2 3004908 1 Side Bracket
3 3004909 1 Side Bracket
4 FCS038016125 8 Screw, HHC-3/8-16 x 1.25 Gr 5 Zn
5 FWF038081006 16 Washer, Flat 3/8" SAE Zn
6 FNE038016044 8 Nut, Nylock 3/8-16 x 7/16 Zn
7 3001384 4 Screw, Hex Cap 1/2-13 x 2" Gr 5 Zn
8 FWF050106010 4 Washer, Flat 1/2" SAE Zn
9 FNE050013053 4 Nut, Nylock 1/2-13 Zn
10 3004907 4 Bolt Plate, 1/4"
11 3004906 8 Spacer, 3/8"
12 3005078 2 Plug, 7/16" dia. Poly
ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Bill of Materials