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Installation Instructions

GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT

Dodge Ram 1500

Short & Long Bed

Part Numbers:

4446

Sheet 1 of 9 4446N 5/28/14 Rev. F

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.

Figure 1

Vehicle Forward

All Fasteners Typical, Both Sides

9464/9474 HIDE-A-GOOSE HITCH

INSTALLATION

1 2

3 8

10 1

3 4

Other Tools: Drill, Reciprocating Saw, File

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

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”

1 10

3 8

2 1

4 3

Vehicle Cross Member

Clamp Bracket

(Both Sides)

5/8” Fasteners from

Hitch fastener kit

Replacement handle for

9464/9474 hitch.

See page 3 for instructions.

Summary of content (11 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:  This rail kit can be used with a 9464 or 9474 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 Short & Long Bed 9464/9474 HIDE-A-GOOSE INSTALLATION 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 Part Numbers: GOOSENECK MOUNTING KIT Dodge Ram 1500 Short & Long Bed 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:  This rail kit can be used with a 6300, 8339, head only.  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.  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 Short & Long Bed 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 Nm) 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-bolt 5-1/2” length – 2 places Safety chain attachment 9 1” x 2” shims 4 places 5/8” X 2.
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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.
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Hide-A-Goose Installation Instructions Magnetic Cover 9460/9470 9464/9474 Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or 11 *Note! 4457 Rail Kit Only Fasteners for (2) additional attachments are supplied with 4457 rail kit. See Figures 1,2 & 4 and also lines 5A & 5B on next page.
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Carriage Bolt Head U-Bolt Installation Instructions Truck Bed Corrugation Washer Part Numbers: *4457 rail kit only Use these slots as guide to drill up through truck bed 9460/9470 9464/9474 “C” Clip Figure 6 Lifting Pin Locking Pin Ball U-Bolt Slots Washer Figure 5 Locking Pin Spring Figure 4 1. The following guidelines must be followed before installation begins: - The hitch ball must be located along the truck’s fore/aft centerline.