Reese 36047 User Manual
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DODGE DAKOTA
FORD FLARESIDE WITH ROLLED PAN
ELKHART, IN., OAKVILLE, ONT.
Product No.
36047
SMALL PARTS
PACKAGE 36392
WARNING: DO NOT LUBRICATE THREADS, BOLT FAILURE MAY
OCCUR DUE TO OVER TIGHTENING.
WARNING: DO NOT DRILL OR WELD TO THIS HITCH.
1/2” LOCK WASHER
1/2” NUT
3/8” KNURLED BOLT
USE ONLY REESE SUPPLIED OR APPROVED BOLTS, LOCKNUTS,
IMPORTANT NOTES
AND WASHERS TO INSTALL THIS HITCH
TOOLS REQUIRED
9/16" SOCKET
3/4" SOCKET
3/4" WRENCH
TORQUE WRENCH
1/2” BOLT
BOLT PLATE
PLUG
3/8” LOCK WASHER
DODGE DAKOTA
1. Assemble center section and side brackets (flanges out) with six 3/8" knurled bolts pointing outward. Install
six 3/8" lock washers and six 3/8" nuts. Leave nuts slightly loose on bolt at this time.
DAKOTA SHORT BED: If the truck has dual pipe exhaust, it may be necessary to lower the exhaust bracket to
clear the hitch bracket. It may also be necessary to loosen the spare tire and push it forward.
2. FOR 96-PRESENT: Align the brackets with the existing holes in the frame. Install hardware as shown
above.
3. FOR 86-95: Clamp the hitch against the frame. The large holes in the brackets are to clear the rivet on short
bed models. On long bed models, locate the rear hole 1" forward of the end of the frame flange.
3/8” NUT
(OVER)
For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-800-758-0869
36047IN-1JUN00G PCN5112 © 2000 REESE PRODUCTS, INC. Litho in USA
4. Drill 1/2" holes in the frame to match the holes in the brackets. Install 1/2" carriage bolts with bolt plates
down through the frame. Install 1/2" lock washers and 1/2" nuts onto the 1/2" bolts. See the diagram on the
other side.
5. Tighten the six 3/8" nuts on the side brackets until the bolt heads seat.
6. Torque 1/2" nuts to 75 ft.*lb.
Torque 3/8" nuts to 35 ft.*lb.
FORD FLARESIDE WITH ROLLED PAN
1. Assemble the center section and side brackets (flanges out) with six 3/8" knurled bolts pointing outward.
Install six 3/8" lock washers and six 3/8" nuts. Leave the nuts slightly loose on the bolts at this time.
2. Clamp the hitch against the frame. Position it so the side brackets clear the pan and there is room for the
bolt head and wrench in front of the crossmember. Make sure the fronts of the brackets are outboard far
enough to center the holes in the frame flange.
3. Drill 1/2" holes in the frame to match the holes in the brackets. Install 1/2" carriage bolts with bolt plates
down through the frame. Install 1/2" lock washers and 1/2" nuts on the 1/2" bolts. See the diagram on the
other side.
4. Tighten the six 3/8" nuts on the side brackets until the bolt heads seat.
5. Torque 1/2" nuts to 75 ft.*lb.
Torque 3/8" nuts to 35 ft.*lb.
For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-800-758-0869
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH SAFETY SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND VESC REGULATION V-5 FOR
CONNECTION DEVICES AND TOWING SYSTEMS. WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING HITCH RATING IS 7000 LB. MAX. GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT AND 700 LB. MAX.
TONGUE WEIGHT. WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH RATING IS 5000 LB. MAX. GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT AND 500 LB. MAX. TONGUE WEIGHT. CONSULT
VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL FOR TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS AND LIMITATIONS.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Reese warrants its Hitches, custom Hitch Receivers, and Sway Controls from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service, ordinary wear and excepted, for the ownership life of the original consumer purchaser.
Reese will replace FREE OF CHARGE any part which proves defective in material or workmanship when presented to any Reese dealer, Reese Warehouse or return 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 no
apply to you. Any damage to the Hitch, Custom Hitch receiver or Sway Control 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
Reese warrants its Hitches, Custom Hitch Receivers and Sway Controls from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service, ordinary wear and tear excepted, for the ownership life of the original consumer purchaser.
with warranty service or performance, you may be able to go to a small claims court, a state court, or a federal district court.
Reese Products, Inc.
51671 State Road 19-N
Elkhart, IN 46514
36047IN-1JUN00G PCN5112 © 2000 REESE PRODUCTS, INC. Litho in USA
Reese Products of Canada, Ltd.
475 Wyecroft Road
Oakville, Ontario
Canada L6K2H2
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