Draw-Tite 58425 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

58425 BASE RAIL MOUNTING KIT

FORD F-150 & F-250 THROUGH ’96 / ‘97 F-250 OVER 8500 GVW, F350 THROUGH ’97 /

1999 & NEWER F-250 / F-350 & F-450 SUPERDUTY PICKUPS (Not Cab-On-Chassis)

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.

Center bolts and hardware are supplied with fifth wheel or gooseneck hitches that are rated over 18k.

BASERAILS QTY.

1. FRAME BRACKET (2)*

2. FRAME BRACKET (1)

3. FRAME BRACKET (1)

4. FILLER SPACER (4)

5. 5/8” x 3 1/2” CARRIAGE BOLTS (4)*

6. KNURLED BOLTS (8)*

7. 1/2” NUTS (8)*

8. 1/2” SERRATED WASHERS (8)*

9. TUBE SPACER (4)*

10. BASE RAILS (2)*

11. 5/8” SERRATED WASHERS (4)*

12. 5/8” NUTS (4)*

13. ½” PULL WIRE (4)*

* Parts supplied with 30095

For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-888-521-0510

58425N 5/4/11 REV. C

Fig. 1

NOTE: NOT ALL HARDWARE IS GOING TO BE USED ON ALL INSTALLATIONS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 30035 BASE RAIL INSTALLATION

TOOLS 3/16" drill 3/4" Socket & Open End Wrench 15/16” Socket & Open End Wrench 17/32" drill 100 lb-ft Torque Wrench 21/32" drill "C" Clamps

1. The following instructions should be used to mount the 5th 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 5th wheel brackets.

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 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. If these instructions do not apply to your vehicle, be sure that each end of each base rail is connected to the vehicle frame. Each frame bracket must be bolted to the vehicle frame with two bolts, unless optional weld is used.

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.

WARNING:

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 trucks (Minimum 38” from back cab to axle center line) require a minimum of a 13” extended pin box with a Kwik slide or a SIDEWINDER Pinbox Coupler for regular maneuvers. DO NOT INSTALL ON OR ATTEMPT TO TOW WITH A TRUCK HAVING LESS THAN A 6’ BED WITHOUT A SIDEWINDER PINBOX COUPLER 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. 3)

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 5th wheels to these rails.

CAUTION:

58425N 5/4/11 REV. C

For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-888-521-0510

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