Should Both Sides Of Frame Be Drilled When Installing Fifth Wheel Rails On 2014 Dodge Ram 1500

Updated 05/23/2014 | Published 05/22/2014

Question:

in the instructions there are 2 ways to install both headings say 2009-current dodge rams, one set says to drill through both sides of frame , other one says to drill one side only and fish bolts through holes, which one is correct, 2014 Ram 1500, 6.5 foot box with 5.7 hemi

asked by: Arlen

Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at CURT about the installation and drilling of the Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part # C16306-204. They told me that this can be a little confusing but you should only drill through one side of the truck frame when installing this kit. They said the first drawing that says drill both sides is referring to both sides of the truck(driver side and passenger side). The drawing is a bit confusing but in the later instructions the statement that you should NOT drill through both sides of the frame are what should be followed. I hope this clears it up for you. Good luck with the installation.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L