Where to Drill Holes in a 2004 Chevy Silverado to Install Reese Gooseneck Hitch # 8339-4445  

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I do not have specific measurements for where the holes will get drilled to install the Reese Gooseneck Hitch part # 8339-4445 but I can tell you how you will figure that out.

You will first need to find the location where the hitch ball will sit. To do that you will need to follow these guidelines:

- The hitch ball must be located along the truck’s fore/aft centerline.
- The hitch ball centerline must be located above and forward of the rear axle of the truck.
- Adequate clearance must be provided between the gooseneck trailer and the rear of the vehicle so that the gooseneck trailer does
not contact any part of the truck during turning.
- Adequate clearance must be provided between the forward corners of the gooseneck trailer and the cab of the truck.
- Determine that the ball position and under vehicle supports do not interfere with any vehicle crossmembers, brake lines, electrical
wiring, cables, fuel lines or vents.

With hitch ball center marked on the truck, lay template in the bed of the truck. Make sure that the template is oriented properly per notes on the template. If truck is equipped with a bed liner a 14.5” x 12” section of the bed liner must be cut out so that the gooseneck platform can contact the metal truck bed corrugations.

Center punch the holes that will be used to cut out the truck bed.

For further instructions check out the link I attached.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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