How To Install Reese Fifth Wheel Rails

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30035 BASE RAIL MOUNTING KIT

10 BOLT RAIL KIT

NOTE!

If you have a newer model year truck you must go to one of our websites for the most recent updated instructions.

www.ReeseProducts.com or www.Draw-Tite.com

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

30035 BASE RAIL MOUNTING KIT

10 BOLT RAIL KIT

DEALER/INSTALLER:

(1) Provide this Manual to end user.

(2) Physically demonstrate procedures in this Manual to end user.

(3) Have end user demonstrate that he/she understands procedures.

END USER:

(1) Read and follow this Manual every time you use Hitch.

(2) Save this Manual for future reference.

(3) Pass on copies of Manual to any other user or owner of Hitch.

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	BASERAILS		QTY.	8			4
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1.		LONG BRACKET	(2)
2.		SHORT BRACKET	(2)
2.		SHORT BRACKET	(2)
3.		FILLER SPACER	(10)
4.		SPACER	(2)			2
4.		SPACER	(2)
5.		CARRIAGE BOLTS	(10)
6.		KNURLED BOLTS	(8)				Fig. 1
	7. 1/2" NUTS		(18)
8.		1/2" LOCKWASHERS	(18)						26
9.		1/2" SERRATED WASHERS	(6)
	10. 1/2" FLAT WASHERS		(4)
	14. 4 1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT		(2)
	15. TUBE SPACER		(2)
	25. BASERAILS		(2)		NOTE: NOT ALL HARDWARE IS GOING TO BE USED ON ALL INSTALLATIONS
	26. PULL WIRE		(1)
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 30035 BASE RAIL INSTALLATION

TOOLS
3/16" drill	3/4" Socket & Open End Wrench
17/32" drill	100 lb-ft Torque Wrench
1" drill (Some Dodge applications only)	"C" Clamps

1. The following instructions should be used to mount the fifth wheel. Care and attention to detail will ensure a quick quality installation. Check parts against parts list to become familiar with parts in kit. (See Fig. 1)

2. Raise rear of truck high enough to allow jack stands to be placed under rear spring hanger bracket of truck. This will provide maximum room to install the fifth wheel brackets.

WARNING:

If the truck is raised, be sure that the truck is properly blocked and restrained to prevent the truck from falling. Failure to do so may result in the truck suddenly falling, causing death or serious injury.

3. Do not install mounting rails over plastic bed liners. Plastic bed liners must be cut out of the way. Base rails may be installed on spray in liner. Note: Consult installer for recommended curing time.

4. Use only CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC. supplied bolts, nuts, and washers to install this kit. All bolts are Grade 5 and nuts are Grade 5 unless specified otherwise.

5. Specific instructions for most commonly used vehicles are included. Each frame bracket must be bolted to the vehicle frame with two bolts, unless optional weld is used .

CAUTION:

These instructions are guidelines only. Actual installation is the responsibility of the installer and the owner. Always measure truck and trailer before installing hitch to be sure that there is clearance at the cab and at the bumper to allow for turns.

To prevent the trailer from hitting the cab with the trailer turned 90°, the center of the hitch should be at least 52" from the back of the cab when using a long bed truck. (Actual distance required will depend on trailer width and king pin location.) Short bed (Minimum 38" from back cab to axle center line) trucks require a minimum of a 13" extended pin box or a Reese SIDEWINDERTM Pinbox for regular maneuvers and 52" does not apply. DO NOT INSTALL ON OR

ATTEMPT TO TOW WITH A TRUCK HAVING LESS THAN A 6' BED WITHOUT A REESE SIDEWINDERTM PINBOX INSTALLED ON THE TRAILER.

6. Measurements are given from Rear Edge of truck bed to rear edge of the base rail closest to the Rear Edge of truck for most vehicle applications (See Fig. 2).

7. Center hitch between fender wells and make sure rails are square. Adjust position of rails until both diagonal measurements are the same. This should allow installation of a gooseneck or other fifth wheels to these rails (See Fig. 2).

CAUTION:

Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural members, etc. CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC. does its best to communicate tow vehicle manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.

CAUTION:

It is important that 17/32" drill be used for holes in chassis frame as rib neck bolts may break if too small a hole is used and neck may not grip if too large a hole is used.

8. Drill 10 holes identified in Fig. 2. (Hole location will vary for individual vehicle applications.) Drill all holes with 3/16" drill and enlarge them with a 17/32" drill. Always use sharp drill bits. A 3/16" pilot hole will greatly speed drilling larger holes. Install 1/2" carriage bolts into holes. Install 5/16" thick slotted spacer above or below bed to fill corrugations in bed floor. NOTE: For Toyota 2000-2006 Tundra application, part #58197 spacer kit is required. Stack (1) 3/16" and (1) 5/16" thick slotted spacer to avoid crushing of truck bed.

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9. Install mounting brackets onto carriage bolts with the long brackets on forward bolts and short brackets on rearward (long and short brackets can be interchanged as needed). Secure bolts through mounting brackets with serrated washers, lock washers, and hex nuts. Secure the other four bolts through the bed with flat washers, lock washers, and nuts.

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10. Drill two holes in frame for each bracket. Select the holes which will give the greatest spread between bolts. Install eight 1/2"-13x1-3/8" ribbed neck bolts, (threads pointing out), lock washers, and hex nuts. Tighten nuts until bolt heads seat. Lubrication of knurls of all rib neck bolts is recommended.

Note: On vehicles with heavy duty suspensions, check for interference with bolts where brackets are mounted to frame. If interference with suspension spring results, cut bolt flush to nut outboard of frame or use weld option.

WARNING:

DO NOT lubricate threads. It may cause bolt failure.

CAUTION:

11. Torque all nuts to 85 lb-ft

12. Pull wire provided to pull rib neck bolts through frame as needed per application

Drill locations will vary. See individual installation for location

Use side bracket/hitch base assembly to position rails (not included)

Fig. 2

Choose 10 holes identified by black dots that correspond with your individual configuration. ('00 to10, GM Silverado Pattern Shown)

NOTE:

Must install center bolt in one of the center holes in each rail. Check to make sure center bolt does not interfere with bed sill.

Rear Edge of

Truck Bed

Measure diagonal from same reference point. Measurement should be the same.

Rear Edge of Truck bed to

Rear Edge of Base Rail

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Draw-Tite 30035 FIFTH WHEEL RAILS User Manual

Chevy and GM 2011 and Newer, 2500 HD & 3500 HD Silverado and Sierra

CAUTION!

Read pages 2-3 of these instructions before starting installation. Failure to do so could result in significant vehicle damage!

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THIS INSTALLATION:

1. Find parallel rows of bed sill spot welds in bed of truck. No drilling should be done in the ~4" between parallel rows of spot welds where the bed sill sits.

Front of	ROW 1	ROW 2
Vehicle

NOTE: For ease of installation, installer can use ½" 13, grade 5 Hex head bolt and flat washer.

NOTE:

Must install center bolt in one of the center holes in each rail.

Check to make sure center bolt does not interfere with bed sill.

		Long Box Bed Sills
	Short Box and some year
	Long Box Bed Sills
1/4	1.5-3	Long bracket

* 1/4	2
* 1/4	2

Front of

Vehicle

3	4
ROW	ROW	Rear Edge of
ROW	ROW	Truck Bed
		Truck Bed

8' BOX: 29 ¾"

6' BOX: 25 ¼"

Measure from rear edge of truck bed to rear edge of base rail

King pin centered over Axle	* Optional weld
		pattern
Side Bracket	1/4	2	*
Side Bracket
	1/4	2

Drivers side of 3/4 ton HD shown

Short bracket

Note: Pull wires provided, will be needed to install hardware in brackets through frame.

CAUTION!

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GM '99 Silverado, Sierra (not Sierra Classic) models.

Chevy & GM '00 and newer 1500 Silverado Sierra. '00 to 10' HD models, and '04 & up 1500 Crew Cab with 5'8" bed (Reese SidewinderTM Pinbox required for 5'8" bed).

CAUTION!

Read pages 2-3 of these instructions before starting installation. Failure to do so could result in significant vehicle damage!

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THIS INSTALLATION:

1. Find parallel rows of bed sill spot welds in bed of truck. No drilling should be done in the ~4" between parallel rows of spot welds where the bed sill sits.

Front of

Vehicle

NOTE: For ease of installation, installer can use ½" 13, grade 5 Hex head bolt and flat washer.

NOTE: Later models will require exchanging forward long brackets side to side & repositioning Driver's side bracket to Row 2. This is to avoid brake cable hanger on Driver's side. Shown here for clarity.

NOTE:

Must install center bolt in one of the center holes in each rail.

Check to make sure center bolt does not interfere with bed sill.

Rear Edge of

Truck Bed

8' Box: 30"

5'8" & 6'6" Box: 25-1/8"

Measure from rear edge of truck bed to rear edge of base rail

Do not install on a truck with a 5'8" long bed unless the trailer is equipped with a Reese SidewinderTM Pinbox.

Long Box Bed Sills

King pin centered over Axle

(Bold Line)

Side Bracket

Short Box (Dashed Line)

Drivers side of 3/4 ton HD shown

Long bracket

Short bracket

Front of

* Optional weld

pattern

Vehicle

1/4

1.5-3

1/4

Note: Pull wires provided, will be needed to 1/4

install hardware in brackets through frame.

CAUTION!

Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural members, etc. TOWING PRODUCTS, Inc. does its best to communicate tow vehicle manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.

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CHEVROLET/GMC 88-98 / 92-98 4-DOOR / '99 SILVERADO

SIERRA CLASSIC (WITH TAPERED FRAME) (RED TURN SIGNALS)

CAUTION!

Read pages 2-3 of these instructions before starting installation. Failure to do so could result in significant vehicle damage!

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THIS INSTALLATION:

1. Find parallel rows of bed sill spot welds in bed of truck. No drilling should be done in the ~4" between parallel rows of spot welds where the bed sill sits.

Front of

Vehicle

NOTE:

Must install center bolt in one of the center holes in each rail.

Check to make sure center bolt does not interfere with bed sill.

Rear Edge of

Truck Bed

30-15/16" Long Box

26-3/16" Short Box

Measure from Rear Edge of truck bed to rear edge of base rail.

King Pin Center approx.. 1-1/2"

Front of

forward of Axle Center

Axle Center

Vehicle

Side Bracket

Bed Sill

Drivers side 1/2 ton Long Box shown

Long bracket

Short bracket

* Optional weld

1/4

1.5-3

1/4

pattern

1/4

CAUTION!

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