MN-1033
9
NOTE
fig. D.14
If the truck has an aftermarket fifth-wheel hitch that has an outer bracket (plate)
running along side of the frame and it used this slot to secure the bracket with
existing hardware, install the original fifth-wheel hardware previously removed in
the Getting Started section from the fifth-wheel installation for securing the brace
(Fig . D .11) . Do not tighten at this time .
OR
If the truck has an aftermarket fifth-wheel hitch that has an outer bracket (plate)
running along side of the frame and it
does not have any attaching hardware on the
side where the slot in the frame is, it will be necessary to drill a 1/2" hole through the
plate using the slot in the frame as a template . Drill the hole as far to the rear of the
slot as possible .
CLEAR ANY ELECTRICAL OR HARD LINES FROM THE AREA SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE
THEM IN ANY WAY WHEN DRILLING THE HOLE .
It may be necessary to mark and remove the outer bracket (plate) from the side of the frame
in order to drill the hole correctly. Reattach once the hole is drilled.
3 . Insert a 1/2"-13 x 3" hex-cap screw (CC) with a 1/2" flat washer (W) through the
brace, frame and fifth-wheel plate previously drilled . Cap with a 1/2" flat washer (W)
and a 1/2"-13 serrated flange lock nut (Z) (Fig . D .14) . Leave loose at this time .
Rear view of driver’s (left) side shown
Existing jounce
bumper hole
1/2”-13 serrated
flange locknut (Z)
1/2” flat washer (W)
REAR OF
VEHICLE
FRONT OF
VEHICLE
Ford standard
Reese equipped
fifth-wheel hitch
bracket along the
outside of the
frame .
NOTE: Also use if
there is NO fifth-
wheel hitch on
the vehicle .
fig. D.14
LoadLifter 7500
XL
9
CAUTION
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