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Installation Instructions

GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT

Dodge Ram 1500

Short & Long Bed

Part Numbers:

4446

Equipment Required:

Fastener Kit: 4446F

Wrenches: 8mm, 13mm, 3/4, 15/16

Drill Bits: 1/4”

WARNING: Under no circumstances do we recommend

exceeding the towing vehicle manufacturers recommended vehicle

towing capacity.

9464/9474 HIDE-A-GOOSE HITCH

Other Tools: Drill, Reciprocating Saw, File

Vehicle Forward

All Fasteners Typical, Both Sides

INSTALLATION

1 2

3 4

1 10

5/8” Fasteners from

Hitch fastener kit

3 8

Clamp Bracket

(Both Sides)

10 1

Vehicle Cross Member

2 1

4 3

Replacement handle for

9464/9474 hitch.

See

e 3 for instructions.

Figure 1

Qty. (4) Hex Nut, 5/8-11 Qty. (4) Carriage Bolt, 1/2-13 X 1.75

Qty (2)

Conical Toothed Washer 5/8

”

Qty (4)

Block 1/4 X 1 00 X 3 00

3 8

z 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Cequent Performance Products

Sheet 1 of 8 4446N 6-9-11 Rev. E

Qty

(2)

Conical

Toothed

Washer

5/8

Qty

(4)

Block

1/4

Qty. (8) Hex Nut, 1/2-13 Qty. (4) Lock Washer, 1/2”

Qty. (4) Conical Toothed Washer, 1/2” Qty. (4) Shims, 1/4 X 1.00 X 2.00

Qty. (4) Carriage Bolt, 1/2-13 X 5.50 Qty. (2) Lock Washer, 5/8”

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT Dodge Ram 1500 Short & Long Bed 4446 Equipment Required: Fastener Kit: 4446F Wrenches: 8mm, 13mm, 3/4, 15/16 WARNING: Under no circumstances do we recommend exceeding the towing vehicle manufacturers recommended vehicle towing capacity.
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Installation Instructions GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT Dodge Ram 1500 Short & Long Bed 9464/9474 HIDE-A-GOOSE INSTALLATION Part Numbers: 4446 NOTES: ¾ This rail kit can be used with a 9464 or 9474 head only. ¾ Always make sure the ball is fully locked before towing. ¾ Keep the ball and ball sleeve well lubricated. ¾ Periodically re-torque all the hitch fasteners. ¾ Check ball, hitch coupler, p safety y chains and other connections for proper p p operation p every y time you y tow.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT Dodge Ram 1500 Short & Long Bed 9464/94 4 HIDE-A-GOOSE 9464/9474 A GOOS INSTALLATION S A A O 4446 6. Loosely install the 9464/9474 Hide-A-Goose hitch to the cross members. Refer to the 9464/9474 instruction sheet. Note: The ball of the hitch should be closer to the forward rail than the rear rail (see Figure 1). 7.
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Installation Instructions GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT Dodge Ram 1500 Short & Long Bed Part Numbers: 4446 Trimming of plastic inner fender liner Note! Ask truck owner what option they would like done on their truck before cutting liner. Shown below is one option for trimming fender liner. Fender liners are removed by taking off (11) screws holding liner to wheel well. Looking at inner fender liner from side of truck. Tire not shown. Transition lines showing offset in plastic.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT Dodge Ram 1500 Short & Long Bed 4446 Equipment Required: Fastener Kit: 4446F Wrenches: 8mm, 13mm, 3/4, 15/16 WARNING: 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 Short & Long Bed 4446 6300/8339 GOOSENECK HITCH INSTALLATION NOTES: ¾ This rail kit can be used with a 6300, 8339, head only. ¾ Always make sure the ball is fully locked before towing. ¾ Keep the ball and ball pocket well lubricated. ¾ Periodically re-torque all the hitch fasteners. ¾ Check ball, hitch coupler, p safety y chains and other connections for proper p p operation p every y time you y tow.
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Installation Instructions GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT Dodge Ram 1500 Short & Long Bed Part Numbers: 4446 6300/8339 GOOSENECK HITCH INSTALLATION 9. With the cross members and side brackets installed, torque the 5/8-11 GR5 fasteners that attach the rearward cross member to the brackets to 150 ft.-lb (203 N-m) and the 1/2-13 GR5 fasteners that attach the rearward bracket to the frame to 75 ft.-lb. (102 N-m). The forward cross member should be left loose until Step 18.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT Dodge Ram 1500 Short & Long Bed 4446 6300/8339 GOOSENECK HITCH INSTALLATION 14. 15. Install the hitch into the opening. Use the installed hitch as a guide to drill the forward 5/8” diameter holes mounting holes. Also drill the 5/8” diameter U-Bolt holes if installing a 6300 or 8339 gooseneck hitch. 5/8” u 5/8 u-bolt bolt 55-1/2” 1/2 length – 2 places Safety chain attachment 9 1” x 2” shims 4 places 5/8” X 2.