Reese 37034 MULTI-FIT RECEIVER - Manual (Page 6)

TOOLS REQUIRED
15/16” SOCKET
15/16” WRENCH
3/4” SOCKET
3/4”
WRENCH
5/8" DRILL BIT
TORQUE WRENCH
FRONT
REAR
1971-1993 Dodge Pick Up:
1. Insert a 5/8” bolt with a 1/4” bolt plate down through the 1” diameter hole at the end of the frame. Do this on both sides. Fasten the frame
brackets as shown, to the frame with 3/8" thick spacers, lock washers and nuts. Leave the bolts loose enough to center bracket on frame of
truck.
2. Install the center section between the brackets as shown. Bolt through the center section and the brackets with 1/2” bolts, lock washers and
nuts. Use the holes shown. Leave the nuts finger tight at this time. Some spare tire carriers may need to be modified if the hitch hits the
carrier. NOTE: Be sure to use four holes to bolt the brackets to the center section.
3. Using the hole in the bracket as a guide, drill a 5/8” diameter hole through the frame. Use the farthest front hole. Do this on both sides.
4. Insert 5/8” bolts with 1/4” bolt plates down through the frame and the bracket. Install 3/8” thick spacers, 5/8” lock washers and nuts on the
bolts.
5. Tighten the nuts in the following order:
First torque the 1/2" nuts to 70 ft•lb.
Then torque the 5/8" nuts to 115 ft•lb.
NOTE: SIDE BRACKETS WILL DEFLECT WHEN TIGHTENED
1/2” NUT
1/2” LOCK WASHER
5/8” NUT
5/8” LOCK WASHER
1/2” BOLT
5/8” NUT
5/8” LOCK WASHER
3/8” SPACER
1/4” BOLT PLATE
5/8” BOLT
3/8” SPACER