Draw-Tite 50073 User Manual

InstallationInstructions

4 Bolt System: Instructions for 30124 or 30095 on pages 5

7. Fasteners that are not identify are supplied with rail kit 30124.

2011 & UP sh

CUSTOM QUICK INSTALL MOUNTI NG KIT

2011 & UP Ford Super Duty F-250/F-350/F-450

Part Number:

50073

WARNING: Under no circumstances do we recommend exceeding the towing vehicle manufacturers recommended vehicle towing

capacity.

2011 & UP

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION

Custom Quick Install mounting brackets only include the hardware to attach the custom brackets to the frame..

10 Bolt System: Instructions for 58058 or 30035 on pages 1-4. Fasteners that are not identify are supplied with rail kit 58058.**

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Equipment Required:

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10 BOLT INSTALLATION

Fastener Kit: 50073F
Wrenches: 3/4, 7/8, 15/16, 15 mm, 18mm

All Fasteners
Typical Both Sides

Drill Bits: 1/8”, 9/16”
Other Tools: Center Punch, Measuring Tape

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3

2

2

USE THIS HOLE ON PASSENGERS SIDE

Fasteners listed below are supplied with this kit, all other mentioned
fasteners are supplied with part number 30035, 58058, 30095 or 30124.

Item

Description Quantity

1SPACER1/4"x11/2"x2" 8

2BOLTANDWASHERM14X45 4

3NUTANDRETAINERM14 4

4WASHERFLAT1/4"(Se e FI G.1c) 2

5NUT,NYLOK1/4"‐20(See FIG.1c) 1

6BOLT,HEXHEAD 1/4"‐ 20x11/4"GRADE2(Se e FIG.1c) 1

7L‐BRACKET(See FI G.1c) 1

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Driver’s side frame bracket

Vehicle Forward

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Figure 1

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InstallationInstructions

way to provide metal to metal contact

Mounting rails may be installed on spray in liners

f

il

flange nut

keep for later use

See Figure 1b

Rotate the tubes up and out of the wa

Install the L

bracket (7) with 1/4” hardware

9.Install the 1/2 x 2 long carriage bolts with the U

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shaped spacer to be located in the corrugation between the box and the rail

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Part Numbers:

CUSTOM QUICK INSTALL MOUNTI NG KIT

2011 & UP Ford Super Duty F-250 / F-350 / F-450

¾ Do not install mounting rails over plastic bed liners. Plastic bed liners must be cut out of the

.

¾ Use only bolts, nuts, and washers supplied to install this kit. All bolts and nuts are Grade 5

unless otherwise specified.

¾ 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.

50073

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Driver’s side
frame rail

Tube
holder

Figure 1a

Inside of frame rail

Driver’s side

rame ra

Existing

flange nut

Vapor
tube

Figure 1b

5
4
4
6

Existing

7

Figure 1c

Installation Instructions

1. Lower and remove spare tire if extra room is needed.

2. On 2011 and up Gas Engine Vehicles Only. The vapor tube running along the inside of the driver’s side frame rail must be

relocated prior to installing the driver’s side bracket. See Figure 1a. Remove the flange nut from the outside of the fram e and

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(4)(5)(6), as shown in Figure 1c. Tighten the L-bracket (7) to the frame, but leave the tube holder loose to aid bracket
installation.

3. Place the front 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 6. See page 1for
mounting the brackets to the rails and brackets to the frame.

4. Mark and center punch the holes as per the illustration in Figure 6. Move the rail out of the way and drill each position wi th a
1/8”drill bit. Warning: When drilling holes be aware of potential risks to vehicle components, such as brake lines and fuel

tanks, and make appropriate safe guards to protect them from damage.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Loosely install the frame brackets by aligning the brackets with holes in the frame. Insert M14 bolt and washer(2) into slots in
the bracket and through the holes in the frame. Install the M14 nut w ith retainer(3) on the bolt. Snug the bolts. Do not tighten.

8. Reposition the mounting rail over the holes.

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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 me tal 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 spacers(1), lock washers, and nuts as per the Figure 1 and tighten snug to keepthe
mounting rail from moving. Attach the carriage bolt in the middle with a conical washer and nut.

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10. Place the unassembled fifth wheel saddles/slider/goose into the already installed mounting rail. Position the second mountin grail
with the saddles/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.

11. Repeat steps 5 thru 10 for the other side of the vehicle.

12. 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 5 hardware to 72 ft-lbs (98 N-m), M14 - 10.9 hardware to 148

ft-lbs (201 N-m).

13. On 2011 and up Gas Engine Vehicles Only. Use the factory flange nut that was removed in Step 2 to tighten the tube holder

onto the L-bracket as shown in Figure 1c.

14. Reinstall spare tire if it was removed.

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