Reese 44536 User Manual [en, es, fr]
Installation Instructions
Dodge Ram Trucks-all without O.E.M. hitch
Part Numbers:
75420
44536
82534
Frame
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Fastener Kit: 75420F
Wrenches: 3/4”, 7/8”
Drill Bits: None
NOTE! Use blocks
(Item 10) on long box
2500 & 3500 only.
Vehicle bumper bracket.
10
Hitch side
bracket.
Bumper
Fishwire carriage
bolts thru slots in
frame; both sides.
See figure 3.
NOTE!
shown
Orient blocks (Item 10) as
Use these holes for
long-bed.
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Hitch type
Weight Distributing
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Wiring Access Location: PU 3
10
Use these holes for
short-bed.
Between bumper bracket and
hitch side-brkt. As required.
See figure 2
Push/slide
¼” thick
blocks thru
end of frame,
both sides.
See figure 4
Trailer WT (LB)
Use this slot for
1500 models.
Typical both
sides.
FIGURE 1
Max Gross
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
1,000 (454 Kg)10,000 (4540 Kg)
600 (272 Kg)6,000 (2724 Kg)
Use this slot for
2500/3500 models.
Typical both sides.
FIGURE 2
1
2
3
4
5
Qty.
(2)
Qty.
(2)
Qty.
(2)
Qty.
(6)
Qty.
(6)
Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body
panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety
precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C.
Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.
1/2”-13 X 2 1/4” GR. 5 Hex Bolt
1/2” Flat Washer
1/4” X 1-1/2” X 2” Block
1/2” Lockwasher
1/2” Hex Nut
Tighten all 1/2” GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
6
7
8
9
10
Qty.
(2)
Qty.
(4)
Qty.
(2)
Qty.
(2)
Qty.
(2)
3/8” X 1-1/2” X 3” Block, (use as needed)
1/2”-13 X 1-3/4” GR. 5 Carriage Bolt
1/4” X 1-1/2” X 3” Block
1/4” X 2” X 2” Block-square hole
3/16” X 2-1/8” X 2-1/8” Block-round hole,
(2500 & 3500 long box only)
Rev. D6-23-0675420NSheet 1 of 6z 2005, 2006 Cequent Towing Products
Vehicle frame rail
FIGURE 3
Installation Instructions
Dodge Ram Trucks-all without O.E.M. hitch
Vehicle cross-member
Vehicle frame spacer
Vehicle frame rail
Part Numbers:
75420
44536
82534
Slide/push 1/4” thick blocks
thru end of frame between
frame spacer and vehicle
crossmembers to bolt holes.
Typical both sides.
Hitch side
bracket
FIGURE 4
Fishwire carriage bolts thru slots in
frame to bolt holes. (2) per side.
Typical both sides
1. Raise hitch into position by moving hitch forward to clear bumper mounting bolts and then sliding hitch rearward into
position, aligning holes in hitch with large holes in frame rails and slot in vehicle bumper bracket as shown in Figure 1.
Note: On short-box models align center hole in hitch with hole in frame. On long-box models align forward hole in hitch
with hole in frame.Only one forward attachment is necessary per side, either the center hitch hole or forward hitch hole.
2. Install hex bolt and flat washer thru slot in hitch side bracket into slot in bumper bracket, each side. Use the slot that
aligns with slot in vehicle bumper bracket depending on if truck is a 1500 or 2500 model, (See Figures 1 & 2.)
fasteners as shown. Use 3/8” thick block if necessary between hitch side bracket and vehicle bumper bracket.
3. Slide/push 1/4” x 1-1/2” X 3” blocks and 1/4” X 2” X 2” blocks thru end of frame between frame spacer and vehicle
crossmemeber and align with holes in hitch side bracket, (See Figure 3.)
and down thru blocks and side brackets, See Figure 4.
possible to install rearmost carriage bolt thru end of vehicle crossmember and down thru block and frame rail into hitch
side brackets.
Fishwire
Install
Fishwire carriage bolts thru slot in frame rail
Install fasteners as shown. Note: On some models it may be
Tighten all 1/2” GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body
panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety
precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C.
Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.
Rev. D6-23-0675420NSheet 2 of 6z 2005, 2006 Cequent Towing Products
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