Draw-Tite 50043 CUSTOM QUICK INSTALL BRACKETS - Manuel (Page 2)

Rev. C 01-05-07 50043N Sheet 2 of 6 z 2004, 2007 Cequent Towing Products
Instructions
1. Do not install mounting rails over plastic bed liners. Plastic bed liners must be cut out of the way to provide metal to
metal contact. Mounting rails may be installed on spray in liners
2. Use only bolts, nuts, and washers supplied to install this kit. All bolts are grade 5 and nuts are grade 5 unless
specified otherwise.
3. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE GUIDE LINES 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.
Installation Instructions
1. On driver side temporarily remove brake cable hangers (8) from side of frame (15mm Socket). Note: There are no
hangers on the passenger side of the frame.
2. Drill out the front hanger hole using a 1/2” drill bit.
3. Reinstall brake cable hangers on left frame bracket using factory hardware as shown.
4. Place one rail in the box of the truck, using your tape measure, center the mounting rail on the truck box floor and
the proper distance from the rear edge of the truck box as illustrated for options 1 and 2.
5. Using a center punch, mark the holes as per the illustration. Move the mounting rail out of the way and drill each
position with a 1/8” drill bit.
6. Temporarily position the frame bracket (A & B) on 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.
7. Enlarge the 1/8 ″ drilled holes to 9/16” with a step drill.
8. Attach frame bracket to frame using specified hardware. (hand tight only)
9. Reposition the mounting rail over the holes and fasten the mounting rail to the frame brackets using the supplied
carriage bolts. Use the supplied spacers between the frame bracket or mounting rails and the box so as to ensure a
metal to metal contact. Tighten hand tight.
10. Place the unassembled 5 th wheel saddle/slider/goose into the already installed mounting rail. Position the second
mounting rail with the saddles/slider/goose by in 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 on the truck box floor. This will
position the rail in the correct location and ensure that the 5
th wheel will have a snug fit to the truck. Note: If more
than one hitch product will be used with the mounting rails then both should be used at the same time to align the
second mounting rail. This will ensure that one product does not compromise the fit of the other.
11. Repeat steps 5, 7, & 9.
12. Torque all nuts to 72 ft*lbs, starting with the carriage bolts that fasten the rails to the frame bracket.