TOWING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BASE RAIL MOUNTING KIT
PRODUCTS
’04 & UP FORD F-150
5.5’, 6’ & 8’ BEDS
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.
1. DRIVER SIDE BRACKET (2)
2. PASSENGER SIDE BRACKET (2)
3. FILLER SPACER (8)
4. BOLT PLATE (8)
5. 2” CARRIAGE BOLTS (8)
6. 1 1/2” CARRIAGE BOLTS (8)
7. 1/2” NUTS (16)
8. 1/2” LOCKWASHERS (16)
9. 1/2” SERRATED WASHERS (4)
10. 1/2” FLAT WASHERS (4)
11. 1” FILLER WASHER (2)
12. 13/16” FILLER WASHER (2)
25. BASERAILS (2)
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For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-888-521-0510
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 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 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.
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 TOWING 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.
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.
6. 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 SIDEWINDER Pinbox Coupler for regular maneuvers and do not apply. 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.
7. 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).
8. 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
(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 TOWING PRODUCTS does its best to
communicate tow vehicle manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the
responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.
9. Drill 8 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.
10. 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.
For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-888-521-0510
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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:
Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or
brake lines, structural members, etc. CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS 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.
11. Torque all nuts to 75 lb-ft
12. Pull wire provided to pull 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)
ROW 2
ROW 1
ROW 3
ROW 4
Rear Edge of
Truck Bed
Measure diagonal
from same
reference point.
Measurement
should be the
same.
Front
of
Truck
Fig. 2
Choose 8 holes
identified by black dots
that correspond with
your individual
configuration.
Rear Edge of Truck bed to
Rear Edge of Base Rail
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Ford ‘04 & UP F-150, 5.5’, 6’, & 8’ BEDS
CAUTION!
Read pages 2-3 of Base Rail instructions before starting installation. Failure to do so could result in significant vehicle damage!
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THIS INSTALLATION:
1. Do not drill through both walls of frame. Drill only through wall of frame to which bracket is mounted.
2. 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.
3. Remove jounce block from
bottom of frame on both
sides.
4. When brackets are in
place one of the front 2 holes
should line up with a hole in
the frame. A hole will need
to be drilled in the frame at
the rearward bracket hole.
5. Pull carriage bolts with bolt
plates (using supplied pull
wire) through the hole in the
bottom of frame (where the
jounce block was removed)
and through the rear hole in
each bracket. On the
forward brackets a carriage
bolt, bolt plate and a 1”
washer should be pulled
through the forward hole,
rearward brackets a carriage
bolt, bolt plate and 13/16”
washer.
Front
of
Vehicle
ROW 1
ROW 2
ROW 3
ROW 4
Rear Edge of
Truck Bed
29 5/16” Long Box,
6’ Box, & 5.5’ Box
Measure from Rear Edge
of truck bed to rear edge
of base rail.
6. Replace the jounce block.
Bracket
Washer, Filling larger
hole in frame
King Pin Center approx. 1 1/2”
Lockwasher
Nut
Carriage Bolt
Bolt Plate
Frame
Hole in Frame
forward of axle center.
Side Bracket
Drilled Hole
Driver Side Brackets
Axle Center
Bed Sill
Hole in Frame
Jounce Block
Forward
Drivers side of F150 shown
Drilled Hole
CAUTION!
Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural members, etc.
CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS 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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NOTES
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Hitches - Custom Receivers
Cequent Towing Products warrants its 5th Wheel Hitch Mounting Kits from date of purchase against
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, ordinary wear and tear excepted, for
5 years of ownership to the original consumer purchaser when a Reese mounting kit is used.
Cequent Towing Products will replace FREE OF CHARGE any part which proves defective in material or
workmanship when presented to any Reese dealer, Reese Warehouse or returned to factory.
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID, at the address below. THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO
DEFECTIVE PARTS REPLACEMENT ONLY. LABOR CHARGES AND/OR DAMAGE INCURRED IN
INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
CONNECTED THEREWITH ARE EXCLUDED.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Any damage to the 5th Wheel Hitch as a result of misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper installation,
or any use violative of instructions furnished by us, WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. In the event of a problem with warranty service or performance, you may be able to go to a small
claims court, or a federal district court.
Cequent Towing Products, Inc.
47774 Anchor Court W.
Plymouth MI 48170
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