Fifth wheel ??
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Fifth wheel ??
I got a question on installing a Reese 15K Fifth wheel on a 02 F250 on the rail kit does the brackets that go below the bed are the bolt holes already in the frame? Or do I have to drill holes in the frame to mount them? Thanks for any input on this!
Tuned
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Depends on which installation kit you have. If you have the basic standard brackets you'll have to drill the frame. If you have the Reese installation Kit - 50043-6008 for the 1999-2004 F-250 and F-350 you will only have to enlarge one hole in the frame.
Don't remember how much more money the no drill installation kit is but it is a much easier and faster installation than the basic kit. If memory serves me it was just under $200.
I installed fifth wheel rails in my 83 F-250 and the only kit available for it was the basic and it's not horribly hard but it's no walk in the park either. With the basic you'll need at least one high quality 9/16" drill bit a good drill and some muscle.
I used the installation kit in our '09 Super Duty that required no drilling and it was far easier.
Don't remember how much more money the no drill installation kit is but it is a much easier and faster installation than the basic kit. If memory serves me it was just under $200.
I installed fifth wheel rails in my 83 F-250 and the only kit available for it was the basic and it's not horribly hard but it's no walk in the park either. With the basic you'll need at least one high quality 9/16" drill bit a good drill and some muscle.
I used the installation kit in our '09 Super Duty that required no drilling and it was far easier.
Tuned
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From: Michigan
I had a basic kit for a truck and had to drill all the holes. It was a pain but it only took a few hours to lay it out and drill the holes with a 1/2 inch drill. Make sure you have a sharp drill and use a good cutting oil to help save your drill, if you do have to do many holes.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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