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5998 ULS Assembly Instructions
On a flat, level surface, place the 5999 slider base rails into the 6014 bedrails and pin them into place with the 14226
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bedrail pull pins.
Drop the two siderails onto the base rails and install the 14178-95 spacer bushings under the slider base rails using the
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½” x 3” bolts, ½” SAE washers, and ½” lock nuts. Tighten these bolts to 90-100 ft lbs torque immediately after installing
spacers.
Loosely bolt on what ever saddle bracket you are using (either the 5986 or 5990) to the siderail plates at the desired
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height.
Slide the whole assembly back so that it comes up against the stops on the slider base rails. Insert the 14230-95 locking
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bar into the top large hole of the passenger side siderail and push in until the lower pin inserts into the rear large hole
of the side rail.
Insert the 14175-95 locking bar into the large hole of the driver side siderail, as it comes through the other side, install
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the large return spring over the bar and push in until the lower pin inserts into the rear large hole of the siderail and the
end where the spring went on inserts into the tube of the passenger side locking bar assembly. Bolt bars together using
the 3/8” x 1 3/4” bolt and 3/8” lock nut.
Install the large fender washer (09229) with the 5/16” x ½” bolt.
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Tighten all loose bolts and fasteners (except roller bolts, they are to be able to spin freely).
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Hitch is now ready to install as per normal installation instructions. * Special lock pin provided for inserting into locking
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bar to keep from being pulled open unintentionally.
Slider Base Rail
Driver’s Side
Locking Bar
Passenger’s Side
Locking Bar
Spacer Bushing
Heavy Spring
1/2” x 3” Bolt
1/2” x 3” Bolt
Spacer Bushing
Slider Base Rail
Slider Base Rail
Slider Base Rail
Pivot Saddle
