Reese 37096 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 2

Use ONLY REESE supplied or approved bolts, locknuts, and washer to install 
this hitch.

 

THIS WARNING IS GIVEN IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 

WARNING:

 

This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause 
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 

READ and Follow all Instructions and safety messages before installing 
 the Multi-Fit Hitch. 

Failure to follow these instructions may result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY 

DO NOT 

lubricate threads.  Bolt failure may occur due to over tightening. 

DO NOT 

drill or weld to this hitch. 

This product complies with safety specification and requirements for the State of New York and VESC 
regulation V-5 for connecting devices and towing systems.  Weight distributing hitch rating is 6500 lb 
maximum gross trailer weight and  650 lb maximum tongue weight.  Weight carrying hitch rating is 5000 lb 
maximum gross trailer weight and 500 lb maximum tongue weight. Consult vehicle owners manual for 
towing recommendations and limitations. 

Summary of Contents for 37096

Page 1: ...ber 37096 Quick and Easy Installation Many NO DRILL Applications No Special Tools Required for Installation Unique OEM Protective Coating This Instruction Sheet contains IMPORTANT safety information P...

Page 2: ...instructions may result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY DO NOT lubricate threads Bolt failure may occur due to over tightening DO NOT drill or weld to this hitch This product complies with safety specific...

Page 3: ...5 CL 8 Qty 2 CARRIAGE BOLT 1 2 13 X 2 25 GR 5 Qty 8 BOLT PLATE 3 8 X 1 25 X 2 5 Qty 8 HEX HEAD BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 25 GR5 Qty 4 BOLT PLATE 1 4 X 1 0 X 1 5 Qty 2 HEX HEAD BOLT 1 2 13 X 2 25 GR 5 Qty 4 BOLT...

Page 4: ...ONS UNLESS OTHER WISE NOTED 1 Torque all 3 8 nuts to 35 lb ft 5 Torque all 10mm CL10 9 hardware to 53 lb ft 2 Torque all 12mm nuts bolts to 65 lb ft 6 Torque all 5 8 hardware to 100 lb ft 3 Torque all...

Page 5: ...sides finger tight 6 Install center section as pre assembled on front page with 4 3 8 x 1 bolts and washer nuts both sides Align center section of hitch with center of vehicle Finger tighten fastener...

Page 6: ...n frame and hitch side bracket at hole 2 and 4 as shown 7 Finger tighten 1 2 conical washer and nut both sides 8 Install center section as pre assembled on front page with 4 3 8 x 1 bolts and washer n...

Page 7: ...t both sides finger tight 6 Install center section as pre assembled on front page with 4 3 8 x 1 bolts and washer nuts both sides Align center section of hitch with center of vehicle Finger tighten fa...

Page 8: ...s pre assembled on front page with 4 3 8 x 1 bolts and washer nuts both sides Align center section of hitch with center of vehicle Finger tighten fasteners 7 Tighten hitch side bracket to frame Tighte...

Page 9: ...ate 1 2 conical washer and M12 nut as shown both sides finger tight 8 Install center section as pre assembled on front page with 4 3 8 x 1 bolts and washer nuts both sides Align center section of hitc...

Page 10: ...2 nut as shown both sides finger tight 8 Install center section as pre assembled on front page with 4 3 8 x 1 bolts and washer nuts both sides Align center section of hitch with center of vehicle Fing...

Page 11: ...PE EXHAUST SYSTEMS WILL HIT THE BRACKET THE EXHAUST WILL NEED TO BE MODIFIED 4 Short Beds Insert 1 2 carriage bolts with bolt plates down through the 1 diameter hole in the frame and into hole 5 in th...

Page 12: ...1 2 drill bit Total of 4 holes 2 per frame rail 7 Install 12MM hex bolt and block into the hole of frame that aligns with hole 5 in hitch side bracket as shown 8 Install 1 2 X 2 1 4 hex bolt and block...

Page 13: ...DODGE FULL SIZE PICKUP 1500 SHORTBED F F F F F F F F DODGE FULL SIZE PICKUP 2500 3500 SHORTBED F F F F F F F F F DODGE FULL SIZE PICKUP 1500 LONGBED G G G G G G G G DODGE FULL SIZE PICKUP 2500 3500 L...

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