Redi-Dek Mounting Instructions

Redi-Dek Mounting Instructions

Index Single wheel 56 CA chassis vary tremendously between Ford, GM, and Ram. When Reading redesigned the Redi-Dek, we made improvements to simplify the mounting process by developing mounting kits to adapt the Redi-Dek longsills to the different chassis. The kits allow the Redi-Dek to be bolted right to the mounting points of the chassis, no welding or modification of longsills is required. The mounting kits make mounting quicker and easier by providing chassis specific adapters that bolt right to the chassis and to the Redi-Dek. You can navigate to a different location by clicking one of the links below. Single Wheel Ford GM RAM Dual Wheel

Ford

RDKG SW (Redi-Dek Gooseneck Single Wheel) Ford Mounting Instructions 1. Install the mounting bars at the front, middle, and rear of the chassis. The 1/2 thick front bar is installed in the first set of holes behind the cab. Use the supplied 1/4 thick shims under the front mounting bar. The 1/4 thick middle bar is located approximately 38.25 behind the front bar. Note that the mounting holes for the middle bar are located toward the rear of the chassis. The 1/2 thick rear bar is located approximately 54.25 behind the middle bar. Rear Mounting Bar Middle Mounting Bar 54.25 Front Mounting Bar 38.25 Note Hole Orientation 2. Install the gooseneck hitch (RTB #14900402, Buyers Products #5613201). Gooseneck Hitch JKH 6/17/15

RDKG SW (Redi-Dek Gooseneck Single Wheel) Ford Mounting Instructions 3. Install the longsill support angles at the rear of the gooseneck hitch. Use the bolts which attach the rear of the gooseneck hitch to the frame. Longsill Support Angle 4. Set the body down on the mounting bars. Bolt the body to the mounting bars and mounting angles. Bolt body to chassis (five bolts per side) JKH 6/17/15

RDKG SW (Redi-Dek Gooseneck Single Wheel) Ford Mounting Instructions 5. Install the provided Aluma-Fill fuel fill cup in the body side rail using the provided pop rivets. Install Aluma-Fill 6. Install the fuel fill components provided with the chassis to the tank and to the Aluma-Fill. If necessary, space is provided forward of the Aluma-Fill to drill a hole for a DEF fill installation. 7. Connect the work light in the center of the bulkhead hoop to a switch on the dash board. The hot wire for the work light is located in the wire harness at the front RS. It is a red wire with a shrink and seal butt connector preinstalled. JKH 6/17/15

GM

RDKG SW (Redi-Dek Gooseneck Single Wheel) GM Mounting Instructions 1. Install the gooseneck hitch (RTB #14900404, Buyers Products #3030770). Gooseneck Hitch GM 56 CA SW Chassis 2. Set the body on the chassis. Redi-Dek Gooseneck SW Body GM 56 CA SW Chassis JKH 6/17/15

RDKG SW (Redi-Dek Gooseneck Single Wheel) GM Mounting Instructions 3. Bolt body to chassis using mounting angles, shear plates, and 5/8 hardware supplied in Redi-Dek GM SW mounting kit. Mounting Angles Shear Plates 4. Install the provided Aluma-Fill fuel fill cup in the body side rail using the provided pop rivets. 5. Install the fuel fill components provided with the chassis to the tank and to the Aluma-Fill. 6. Connect the work light in the center of the bulkhead hoop to a switch on the dash board. The hot wire for the work light is located in the wire harness at the front RS. It is a red wire with a shrink and seal butt connector preinstalled. JKH 6/17/15 Install Aluma-Fill

RAM

RDKG SW (Redi-Dek Gooseneck Single Wheel) Ram Mounting Instructions 1. Position the gooseneck hitch in the chassis (RTB part #14900403, Buyers Products #5613304). Do not final bolt until next step. 2. Position shim and support channel at same holes used for gooseneck hitch. Install bolts through hitch, chassis crossmember, shim and channel. Install nuts and tighten. Refer to hitch installation instructions. Support Channel Gooseneck Hitch Shim 3. Enlarge the four indicated holes, in the forward stanchions, to 11/16 diameter. Enlarge holes to 11/16 diameter JKH 6/17/15

RDKG SW (Redi-Dek Gooseneck Single Wheel) Ram Mounting Instructions 4. Place the indicated mounting shims and shear plates on the chassis. Remove bolt as shown and keep. Remove bolt, both sides Shear plates (1) 3/8 and (1) 5/8 shim, each side (1) 3/8 shim, each side (1) 3/8 shim, each side 5. Bolt body to chassis as indicated. Reinstall light bracket bolts through longsills. Use washers as shims. JKH 6/17/15 Bolt body to chassis

RDKG SW (Redi-Dek Gooseneck Single Wheel) Ram Mounting Instructions 6. Bolt support channels to crossmembers. Bolt channels to crossmembers 7. Install the provided Aluma-Fill fuel fill cup in the body side rail using the provided pop rivets. Install Aluma-Fill 8. Install the fuel fill components provided with the chassis to the tank and to the Aluma-Fill. 9. Connect the work light in the center of the bulkhead hoop to a switch on the dash board. The hot wire for the work light is located in the wire harness at the front RS. It is a red wire with a shrink and seal butt connector preinstalled. JKH 6/17/15

Dual Wheel

RDKG DW (Redi-Dek Gooseneck Dual Wheel) Mounting Instructions 1. Install the gooseneck hitch on the chassis frame. The hitch ball should be located approximately 1-4 forward of the CA. The hitch should be oriented so that the longer portion of the side plates are forward of the CA. Gooseneck hitch part #14900365 is for Ford chassis. Gooseneck hitch part #14900369 is for GM and Ram chassis. Gooseneck Hitch Chassis Frame Front 2. Drill four holes through each side of the gooseneck hitch and the chassis frame, using the holes in the hitch as a template. Install the provided 1/2 hardware to attach hitch to frame. Prior to drilling the chassis frame and installing the hardware, ensure there is no interference with any chassis components. 3. Install the rear bumper/receiver hitch on the chassis using the chassis specific holes indicated below. Ram Ford GM JKH 6/8/15

RDKG DW (Redi-Dek Gooseneck Dual Wheel) Mounting Instructions 4. Install the body on the chassis frame. Line up the holes in the longsill with the holes in the bumper bracket. There should be approximately 3 of cab clearance. 5. Install the provided 5/8 hardware in the three holes on each side of the body to attach the body to the bumper brackets. Aluma-Fill U-Bolt forward of spring shackle 5/8 Body to Bracket Hardware 6. For 9 bodies, install one U-bolt, on each side, forward of the CA, and forward of the spring shackle, to attach the body to the chassis frame. For 11 bodies, install two U-bolts, each side, forward of the front spring shackle. Shear plates may be used in place of u-bolts. 7. Install the provided Aluma-Fill fuel fill cup in the body side rail using the provided pop rivets. The roadside, rearmost fill position is fully cutout for this purpose. 8. If a fill is required forward of the CA, there is a knockout provided in the siderail for this purpose. 9. There is also a knockout provided on the curbside, at the front, for Ford diesel chassis with two fuel tanks. The curbside front location is for a DEF fill on this configuration of Ford chassis. 10. One Aluma-Fill fuel fill is provided as standard with the body for the roadside rear fuel fill. Optional Aluma-Fills are available for additional fuel fill or DEF fill requirements. 11. Install the fuel/def fill components provided with the chassis to the tank and to the Aluma-Fill. 12. Connect the work light in the center of the bulkhead hoop to a switch on the dash board. The hot wire for the work light is located in the wire harness at the front RS. It is a red wire with a shrink and seal butt connector preinstalled. JKH 6/8/15