1999-05 Ford F-250/F-350 ¾ & 1 Ton, S/D, S/B, L/B Under Bed Hitch Installation
Installation Instruction:
1. Carefully examine the location of fuel lines, brake lines and electrical wires before installation. Be certain you will not damage fuel lines, brake lines or electrical wires when positioning hitch components, drilling holes, tightening fasteners, and lifting and lowering the truck bed.
2. Read installation manual and installation drawing completely. Understand all components and parts before installation.
3. Hitch ball location: Two wheel Drive Short & Long Bed 49” 46” Four wheel Drive Short & Long Bed 49” 46” Ball location in front of axle 6-1/2” 3-1/2”
The front crossmember is able to accommodate either installation location by turning the angle end-for-end. The notches are made at two different depths; the shallower notches would sit on the frame for the 49 inch location and the deeper notches are used against the frame for the 46 inch location. The rear crossmember will work for both locations.
4. Measure the correct hole location in the truck bed floor. Measure from the back end (tail gate end) of the truck bed floor by hooking a tape measure over the end of the truck bed (not including the tail gate) and marking the floor at the correct measurement. Center the measurement between the fender wheel wells. This location is critical to the correct installation of this hitch, so measure, mark and saw carefully. If the truck has a plastic bed liner, you may drill through both. Make a 4-inch hole at this location using a four-inch hole saw, or a cutting tool.
5. Remove the heat shield located above the rear axle under the truck bed. Some newer trucks have adhesive heat shields installed on the under side of the bed floor and may not need to be removed.
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