5er hitch install

[SRehberg]

I took my RBW Lil' Rocker 5er hitch out of my Dodge I sold awhile back and want to install it in the '96 CC long bed Dodge I have now. Setting it in place so it is centered over the rear axle as instructed by RBW, the bed supports underneath interfer with the mounting bolt holes on the inside of both the front and rear rails. If I slide it further forward so all clears, it will be to far forward.



Has anyone else run into this issue mounting theirs or? I wondered if you can hole saw into the supports and install the bolts etc. that way or what am I doing wrong? The instructions also state the curbside front bracket will mount under the frame shock mount. If the hitch centerline is directly over the rear axle, then the mount seems to be clear. Any ideas/suggestions from those that have gone before me on this? When I took it out of my last truck (also a '96 longbed, but reg cab) the bolts were all clear of the supports. It was professionally installed when we bought our trailer. It seems the bed supports are different from the regular cab to the extended cab; possibly due to frame length.



Thanks for any help, I guess I am afraid to get aggressive without knowing.

 

[Ram4Sam]

Install pics

S, I have this hitch in my 2001. 5. I don't know if the beds are different. The forward bed rail is right above the bed support. The bolts come down on both side of the support, through the bed support flanges. The forward bolts of the rear bedrail catch the rear flange of the bed support.



Mounted this way. the hitch pin center pretty much centered over the the axle or just a tick behind center. My 5'er with about 1300 lbs of tongue weight tows just fine.



Look here

http://www.webphotos.com/list_photos_edit.asp?mi=1&smi=1&a=128705



Sam

 

[SRehberg]

My bed supports must be in different locations. If I straddle mine like you describe, it would put my center point 2" to the rear of center. I tried the link you included, but it said not available. If you could repost the pics it would be great.



I must be doing something wrong as it should fit easier than it does.