Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose Gooseneck Complete Kit, 30,000 lbs. Capacity, Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra 9488-54Draw-tite$523.87Out of Stock
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Draw-Tite has designed a Gooseneck Hitch System to meet your gooseneck towing needs. The secret of the system is in the rail kit. We've designed rail kits to fit your specific truck that can attach to your choice of the Hide-A-Goose, Fold-Down or Remov-A-Ball heads. Easy install, reliable service.
| BRAND: | DRAW-TITE |
| PART NUMBER: | 9488-56 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 95.88 LBS |
| CAPACITY: | 30,000 LBS. |
| GROSS TOWING WEIGHT: | 30,000 LBS. |
| UNIVERSAL OR SPECIFIC FIT: | SPECIFIC |
| PIN WEIGHT CAPACITY: | 7,500 LBS. |
| WELDING REQUIRED: | NO |
| DRILLING REQUIRED: | YES |
| MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED: | YES |
| COLOR: | BLACK |
| MATERIAL: | STEEL |
Draw-Tite has designed custom-fit trailer hitches since 1946 and is one of North America's most widely fitted hitch brands. Receiver hitches use solid all-welded construction and low-profile designs that follow modern vehicle contours, install with minimal bumper cutting or drilling, meet or exceed V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards, and carry a limited lifetime warranty.
Draw-Tite has been leading custom-fit trailer hitch design and engineering since its founding in 1946, and it remains one of the most widely fitted hitch brands in North America. The company's stated approach is straightforward: every hitch is tested rigorously so that it performs well beyond published industry standards, a philosophy it markets as Tested Tough. It sits within the Horizon Global towing group alongside Reese, Fulton, Bulldog, Tekonsha, Bargman and Wesbar.
Custom fit is the defining characteristic. Rather than adapting a universal design, Draw-Tite engineers a trailer hitch for a specific make, model and model year, so it bolts to existing frame locations with minimal bumper cutting or drilling. Low-profile designs follow the rear contours and aerodynamic styling of modern vehicles, which matters more than it once did now that rear fascias are shaped and sensor-equipped. Construction is solid all-welded steel for maximum strength, and every hitch meets or exceeds V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards and is backed by a nationwide limited lifetime warranty.
The range spans receiver sizes and classes to suit different loads, from 1-1/4 inch receivers for bike racks, cargo carriers and light trailers up through 2 inch receivers for heavier towing. Front mount hitches add a receiver at the front of the vehicle for winch mounts, snow plows, spare carriers and precise trailer positioning.
The Hidden Hitch series takes concealment further by mounting behind the vehicle's rear fascia, so the vehicle keeps its factory appearance until a removable receiver is fitted. Each is custom designed per make and model for a no-drill installation that does not compromise ground clearance, rated for up to 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. Matching plug-and-play wiring completes the towing system.
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2019 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD | Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Kit Uses all existing holes. No Drilling required Install Time is 45 minutes Except with OEM HD Towing Prep Package |
| 2011 - 2019 | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD | Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Kit Uses all existing holes. No Drilling required Install Time is 45 minutes Except with OEM HD Towing Prep Package |
| 2011 - 2019 | GMC Sierra 2500 HD | Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Kit Uses all existing holes. No Drilling required Install Time is 45 minutes Except with OEM HD Towing Prep Package and Carbon Pro Bed |
| 2011 - 2019 | GMC Sierra 3500 HD | Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Kit Uses all existing holes. No Drilling required Install Time is 45 minutes Except with OEM HD Towing Prep Package and Carbon Pro Bed |
The Gooseneck Mounting Kit 4456 is a frame-mounted support system for gooseneck hitches on Chevrolet/GMC 2500/3500 Heavy Duty trucks with short (6'-6") or long (8') beds. It includes fastener kit 4456F containing 10 hex nuts (5/8-11), 2 blocks (5/8 X 1.50 X 2.13), 10 conical toothed washers (5/8"), 4 shims (5/16 X 2.00 X 1.00), 6 carriage bolts (5/8 X 2.50 GR5), 2 hex head bolts (5/8-11 x 2.50 Gr. 5), 4 blocks (1/4 X 1.13 x 3.00), and 2 flat washers (5/8 DIA.). The kit supports Hide-A-Goose (9465/9475) or standard gooseneck hitch heads (6300, 630044, 8339).
Yes, the kit is designed for Chevrolet/GMC 2500/3500 Heavy Duty trucks with both short bed (6'-6") and long bed (8') configurations. The installation procedure and hole patterns differ between bed lengths, so verify your truck's bed length before beginning installation.
Some trucks come with optional plastic inner fender liners. To install the kit, the inner fender liners will either have to be removed or trimmed. Check with the customer before proceeding with installation.
Required tools include: wrenches (15/16" and 15/16" crowfoot adaptor), drill bits (1/4"), drill, reciprocating saw, and a hole saw. Optional tools include an 18mm socket and 15" extension to raise the truck bed during installation. A torque wrench is needed to achieve the specified torque values.
On short bed models with gasoline engines, the fuel vapor pump must be temporarily detached from the back of the gas tank during installation. The pump is reinstalled after the hitch installation is complete. This step is not required for diesel engines or long bed models.
Yes. For Hide-A-Goose (9465/9475) hitches, a 1/4" pilot hole must be drilled in the truck bed 44-7/8" (short bed) or 45-3/8" (long bed) from the rear, centered between wheel wells, then enlarged to the final diameter with a hole saw. For 6300/630044/8339 hitches, multiple 5/8" diameter holes must be drilled through the truck bed using the rearward crossmember as a template. A wood or metal shield must be placed between the frame and fuel tank to prevent puncturing the fuel tank when the drill breaks through.
For Hide-A-Goose (9465/9475) hitches, a 3-1/2" hole is drilled in the bed. For 6300/630044/8339 hitches, the truck bed and bed hat section must be cut out from underneath the vehicle using a reciprocating saw. On 6'-6" bed models, the bed hat section must also be cut. After cutting, file edges as needed. If a bed liner is installed, a section must be cut away so the gooseneck platform can contact the bed corrugations.
Yes. From underneath the passenger's side, remove or cut out the section of heat shield located under the bed, above the exhaust, and between the two bed supports. On short bed models, cut the heat shield on the gas tank or bend the top edge about 1" down to make room for the hitch. On 6'-6" bed models with 6300/630044/8339 hitches, also remove the heat shield section located between the rear bed support and the spare tire.
Notching the sheet metal flange is one method to position the crossmembers between the bed and frame. From the passenger's side wheel well, notch the sheet metal flange as shown in the installation figures. After notching, touch up the cut steel surfaces with paint to prevent rusting. Alternatively, on 8' bed models, you can loosen or remove the truck bed bolts to raise the bed above the frame, allowing the rails to be installed from underneath without notching. If raising the bed, use an 18mm socket and 15" extension to loosen bolts from below, and keep the bed in the raised position with wood blocks.
For Hide-A-Goose (9465/9475) hitches: torque GR8 fasteners on the horizontal leg of the rearward rail to 210 ft.-lb. (285 N·m); torque GR8 fasteners on the vertical leg of the rearward rail to 150 ft.-lb. (203 N·m) using a crowfoot adapter; torque GR5 fasteners for the forward rail vertical leg attachment to 150 ft.-lb. (203 N·m); torque GR5 fasteners attaching crossmembers to frame brackets to 150 ft.-lb. (203 N·m); torque GR5 fasteners attaching frame brackets to vehicle frame rails to 150 ft.-lb. (203 N·m). For 6300/630044/8339 hitches: torque all 5/8-11 GR5 fasteners on the bracket to 150 ft.-lb. (203 N·m); torque 5/8 X 2.50 GR5 carriage bolts through the hitch to 150 ft.-lb. (203 N·m); tighten 5/8" jam nuts on U-bolts until 3 threads are visible past the bottom of the nut.
Yes. The standard method is to notch the sheet metal flange on the passenger's side from the wheel well. However, as an optional alternative on 8' bed models, you can loosen or remove the truck bed bolts to raise the bed above the frame, which allows the rails to be installed from underneath without notching. If you choose to raise the bed, use an 18mm socket and 15" extension to loosen the bolts from below, and keep the bed in the raised position with wood blocks until the hitch bolts are torqued and the bed is dropped back down.
For Hide-A-Goose (9465/9475) hitches, mark and drill a 1/4" pilot hole in the truck bed 44-7/8" from the rear (short bed, 6'-6") or 45-3/8" from the rear (long bed, 8'), centered between the wheel wells. Using a hole saw, enlarge the pilot hole to the final diameter (refer to the 9465/9475 Hide-A-Goose hitch instruction sheet for the specific hole size). The hitch is then positioned with the hole drilled in the bed.
Yes. Before installing the 5/8" carriage bolts through the hitch for 6300/630044/8339 models, U-block shims (5/16 X 2.00 X 1.00) must be placed between the hitch and the bed and between the crossmembers and the bottom of the bed. These shims are necessary to prevent the bed corrugations from collapsing when the bolts are tightened. Four shims are included in fastener kit 4456F.
The 1/4 X 1.13 x 3.00 blocks (qty. 4) are used as spacers when fishwiring 5/8 carriage bolts through the large holes in the vehicle frame rails and through the smaller mounting holes in the frame rails. These blocks help position the fasteners correctly during installation.
Do not exceed the towing vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity. The mounting kit itself does not establish a towing limit; the limit is determined by the towing vehicle manufacturer's specifications. Always verify your truck's maximum towing capacity before towing.
Before installation, check for adequate clearance between the gooseneck trailer and the rear of the cab and the rear of the truck box. All trucks have fuel lines, brake lines and electrical wiring located along the vehicle frame where the rail kit installs. Carefully examine the location of these components before installation and ensure they are not damaged when positioning hitch components, drilling holes, cutting sheet metal or tightening fasteners. Do not damage the integrity of fuel, brake or electrical systems.
A wood or metal shield must be placed between the frame and the fuel tank to prevent puncturing the fuel tank when the drill breaks through the bed. Carefully examine the location of fuel lines, brake lines and electrical wires before drilling. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch. Wear eye protection and observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle.
After installation, always make sure the ball is fully locked before towing. Check the ball, hitch coupler, safety chains and other connections for proper operation every time you tow. Periodically re-torque all hitch fasteners. Check for adequate clearance between the gooseneck trailer and the rear of the cab and the rear of the truck box. If the truck bed was raised during installation, reinstall and torque the bed bolts.
Periodically re-torque all hitch fasteners. Keep the ball and ball sleeve (or ball pocket) well lubricated. Check ball, hitch coupler, safety chains and other connections for proper operation every time you tow. Check equipment before towing for worn or damaged parts and replace worn or damaged parts immediately. If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the truck bed or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes.
The Hide-A-Goose hitch (part numbers 9465/9475) is a gooseneck hitch head that mounts to the Gooseneck Mounting Kit 4456. It requires drilling a single 3-1/2" hole in the truck bed (no bed cutting required). The Hide-A-Goose design allows the hitch to be stored inside the truck bed when not in use. Installation instructions for the Hide-A-Goose are included as part of the mounting kit installation instructions.
The Gooseneck Mounting Kit 4456 supports three standard gooseneck hitch heads: model 6300, model 630044, and model 8339. These models require drilling and cutting the truck bed to accommodate the hitch platform. Installation instructions for these models are included as part of the mounting kit installation instructions.
The Gooseneck Mounting Kit 4456 is intended to be used with Horizon Global manufactured gooseneck hitch heads (9465, 9475, 6300, 630044, or 8339). If you use a hitch head not manufactured by Horizon Global, the mounting kit becomes a general application product, and it is the responsibility of the installer to select structurally safe materials and locations for attachment. This may affect the hitch rating and warranty.
The installation sequence is: (1) remove or cut heat shield sections; (2) detach fuel vapor pump if applicable; (3) drill pilot hole and enlarge to final diameter in truck bed; (4) notch sheet metal flange or raise bed; (5) place crossmembers between bed and frame; (6) insert carriage bolts into rearward crossmember slots; (7) lift hitch into position and loosely secure; (8) insert carriage bolts through rearward crossmember and loosely install washers and nuts; (9) remove overload spring bumper bracket if applicable; (10) fishwire carriage bolts and blocks through frame rails; (11) position frame brackets and loosely install washers and nuts; (12) align studs on crossmembers with slots in frame brackets and loosely install washers and nuts; (13) position hitch with bed hole and torque all fasteners to specification; (14) reinstall fuel vapor pump and bed bolts if applicable.
The installation sequence is: (1) remove or cut heat shield sections; (2) detach fuel vapor pump if applicable; (3) notch sheet metal flange or raise bed; (4) fishwire carriage bolts and blocks through frame rails; (5) position frame brackets and loosely install washers and nuts; (6) align studs on crossmembers with slots and holes in frame brackets and loosely install washers and nuts; (7) torque all fasteners on brackets to 150 ft.-lb.; (8) use rearward crossmember outer slots as template to drill 5/8" holes through truck bed; (9) align template with drilled holes and center punch holes for bed opening; (10) drill 1/4" pilot holes; (11) cut out truck bed and bed hat section and file edges; (12) install hitch into opening; (13) use hitch as guide to drill forward 5/8" mounting holes and U-bolt holes; (14) place shims between hitch and bed and between crossmembers and bed; (15) install carriage bolts through hitch, shims and crossmembers and torque to 150 ft.-lb.; (16) install U-bolts and tighten jam nuts until 3 threads are visible; (17) reinstall fuel vapor pump and bed bolts if applicable.
Yes. The main differences are: (1) the pilot hole location in the truck bed differs—44-7/8" from the rear for short bed, 45-3/8" from the rear for long bed; (2) the frame bracket hole patterns differ between bed lengths; (3) on 6'-6" bed models with 6300/630044/8339 hitches, the heat shield section between the rear bed support and spare tire must also be removed; (4) on 8' bed models, the rails can optionally be installed from underneath the vehicle without notching. Always verify your truck's bed length and use the correct hole pattern and measurements for your specific configuration.
On short bed trucks with overload springs, the front overload spring bumper bracket must be removed before installation. Keep all hardware for reinstallation. After positioning the hitch frame brackets, loosely reinstall the spring bumper brackets. Place a 1/4" thick, square holed spacer block between the frame and the spring bumper bracket as shown in the installation figures. This allows the bracket to be reinstalled without interfering with the hitch installation.
Yes, the kit fits Chevrolet/GMC 2500/3500 Heavy Duty trucks with short bed (6'-6") or long bed (8'). Verify your bed length, as installation procedures and hole patterns differ. Some trucks with plastic inner fender liners may require removal or trimming.
Required tools: wrenches (15/16" and 15/16" crowfoot adaptor), drill bits (1/4"), drill, reciprocating saw, hole saw, and torque wrench. Optional: 18mm socket and 15" extension to raise the truck bed. A torque wrench is essential for achieving the specified fastener torque values.
The manual does not specify battery disconnection as a requirement for installation.
For Hide-A-Goose: 210 ft.-lb. (285 N·m) for GR8 fasteners on the rearward rail horizontal leg; 150 ft.-lb. (203 N·m) for GR8 fasteners on the rearward rail vertical leg and all GR5 fasteners. For 6300/630044/8339: 150 ft.-lb. (203 N·m) for all GR5 fasteners; U-bolt jam nuts tightened until 3 threads are visible.
Do not exceed the towing vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity. The mounting kit does not establish a towing limit; always verify your truck's maximum towing capacity before towing.
Periodically re-torque all hitch fasteners. Keep the ball and ball sleeve well lubricated. Check ball, hitch coupler, safety chains and connections for proper operation every time you tow. Check equipment before towing for worn or damaged parts and replace immediately if damaged.
Periodically re-torque all hitch fasteners to maintain proper installation. Use the specified torque values: for Hide-A-Goose, 210 ft.-lb. (285 N·m) for GR8 fasteners on the rearward rail horizontal leg and 150 ft.-lb. (203 N·m) for all other fasteners; for 6300/630044/8339, 150 ft.-lb. (203 N·m) for all GR5 fasteners. Fasteners may loosen due to vibration during towing, so check and retorque periodically.
Always make sure the ball is fully locked before towing. If the ball does not lock properly, check the locking mechanism for damage or debris. Keep the ball and ball sleeve (or ball pocket) well lubricated with heavy grease. If the ball or locking mechanism is damaged, the hitch or ball should be removed and replaced immediately.
Bed corrugation collapse indicates that shims were not properly installed between the hitch and the bed and between the crossmembers and the bottom of the bed. Before tightening the 5/8" carriage bolts, U-block shims (5/16 X 2.00 X 1.00) must be placed at all four bolt locations. These shims distribute the load and prevent the bed corrugations from collapsing when the bolts are torqued to 150 ft.-lb. (203 N·m).
Inadequate clearance between the gooseneck trailer and the rear of the cab or truck box indicates a fitment issue. Before installation, check for adequate clearance between the gooseneck trailer and the rear of the cab and the rear of the truck box. After installation, slowly back the trailer to a jackknifed position while checking clearance between the gooseneck trailer and the rear of the vehicle. Also check clearance between the forward corners of the gooseneck trailer and the cab. Slowly jackknife the truck and trailer in the opposite direction and check clearances to the end of the truck and the cab. If clearance is insufficient, do not tow until the issue is resolved.
Do not proceed with installation if fuel lines, brake lines or electrical wiring are damaged. Carefully examine the location of these components before installation and be certain not to damage them when positioning hitch components, drilling holes, cutting sheet metal or tightening fasteners. Be careful when drilling holes, cutting sheet metal and tightening fasteners as to not limit the integrity of these systems. If damage occurs, the vehicle must be repaired by a qualified technician before the hitch installation is completed.
A wood or metal shield must be placed between the frame and the fuel tank to prevent puncturing the fuel tank when the drill breaks through the bed. If the fuel tank is punctured, stop work immediately and do not attempt to repair the hitch. The vehicle must be taken to a qualified technician for fuel tank repair before the hitch installation can be completed.
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