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Installation Instructions

GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT

Dodge Ram 1500 1994-2001, 2500/3500 1994-2002

Short & Long Bed

Part Numbers:

4439

Sheet 1 of 9 4439N 5/28/14 Rev. E

Equipment Required:

Fastener Kit: 4439F

Wrenches: 3/4, 15/16

Drill Bits: 1/4”

Other Tools: Drill

Qty. (4) Hex Nut, 1/2”-13 Qty. (4) Hex Nut, 5/8”-11

Qty. (4) Conical Toothed Washer, 1/2” Qty. (4) Lock Washer, 5/8”

Qty. (4) Flat Washer, 1/2” Qty. (4) Flat Washer, 5/8”

Qty. (4) Hex Bolt, 1/2”-13 x 1-1/2” Qty. (4) Shims, 5/16” x 2” x 1” (not used on Hide-A-Goose)

WARNING: Under no circumstances do we recommend

exceeding the towing vehicle manufacturers recommended vehicle

towing capacity.

Figure 1

Vehicle Forward

All Fasteners Typical, Both Sides

Driver’s side frame

Driver’s side

frame bracket

For Hide-A-Goose Hitches,

place 5/8” carriage bolts

in these slots

Passenger’s side

frame bracket

9460/9470 HIDE-A-GOOSE HITCH INSTALLATION

5/8” Fasteners

From Hitch

Fastener Kit

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT Dodge Ram 1500 1994-2001, 2500/3500 1994-2002 Short & Long Bed 4439 Equipment Required: WARNING: Fastener Kit: 4439F Wrenches: 3/4, 15/16 Under no circumstances do we recommend exceeding the towing vehicle manufacturers recommended vehicle towing capacity.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT Dodge Ram 1500 1994-2001, 2500/3500 1994-2002 Short & Long Bed 9460/9470 HIDE-A-GOOSE HITCH INSTALLATION 4439 NOTES:  This rail kit can be used with a 9460 or 9470 head only.  Always make sure the ball is fully locked before towing.  Keep the ball and ball sleeve well lubricated.  Periodically re-torque all the hitch fasteners.  Check ball, hitch coupler, safety chains and other connections for proper operation every time you tow.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT Dodge Ram 1500 1994-2001, 2500/3500 1994-2002 Short & Long Bed 9460/9470 HIDE-A-GOOSE HITCH INSTALLATION Vehicle Forward 4439 5/8” Cross member attachments Metal tab on some short bed trucks Remove before attaching bracket 1/2” Frame Attachments Figure 3 View of driver’s side bracket over axle 5. On some 6’ beds, there is a metal tab attached to the bottom of the forward bed sill outside the frame (see Figure 3).
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Installation Instructions GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT Dodge Ram 1500 1994-2001, 2500/3500 1994-2002 Short & Long Bed 9460/9470 HIDE-A-GOOSE HITCH INSTALLATION Part Numbers: 4439 This page was intentionally left blank. ©2008, 2009, 2014 Cequent Performance Products – Printed in Mexico Sheet 4 of 9 4439N 5/28/14 Rev.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT Dodge Ram 1500 1994-2001, 2500/3500 1994-2002 Short & Long Bed 4439 Equipment Required: WARNING: Fastener Kit: 4439F Wrenches: 3/4, 15/16 Under no circumstances do we recommend exceeding the towing vehicle manufacturers recommended vehicle towing capacity.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT 4439 Dodge Ram 1500 1994-2001, 2500/3500 1994-2002 Short & Long Bed 6300/8339/83391/83399 GOOSENECK HITCH INSTALLATION NOTES:  This rail kit can be used with a 6300, 8339, 83391, or 83399 head.  Always make sure the ball is fully locked before towing.  Keep the ball and ball pocket well lubricated.  Periodically re-torque all the hitch fasteners.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT 4439 Dodge Ram 1500 1994-2001, 2500/3500 1994-2002 Short & Long Bed 6300/833983391/83399 GOOSENECK HITCH INSTALLATION 5/8” Cross member attachments Vehicle Forward Metal tab on some short bed trucks Remove before attaching bracket 1/2” Frame Attachments Figure 6 View of driver’s side bracket over axle 4. On some 6’ beds, there is a metal tab attached to the bottom of the forward bed sill outside the frame (see Figure 6).
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT 4439 Dodge Ram 1500 1994-2001, 2500/3500 1994-2002 Short & Long Bed 6300/8339/83391/83399 GOOSENECK HITCH INSTALLATION 10. 11. Drill 1/4” pilot holes (size will depend on width of blade in saber saw). Cut out the truck bed and file edges as needed. WARNING: The fuel tank and/or other vehicle components may be located below some of the holes.
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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Part No:_______________________________ Date of Original Purchase:____________ Original Owner:_________________________ Original Installer:____________________ 1. Limited Lifetime Warranty (“Warranty”). Cequent Performance Products, Inc.