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Want to take the family on a cross-country adventure? Or perhaps you're planning a shorter trip to your favorite campground. Whatever your destination, it's important to have the right equipment, especially when towing a fifth wheel trailer. To ensure proper hookup and safety while towing, you'll need something to attach your fifth wheel hitch in the bed on your truck. Many pickups come equipped with factory-installed rails or puck systems, but if you don't have one of these already installed, don't worry. REESE has an extensive line of mounting rails and bracket kits, custom-made to the exact specifications needed based on your truck's year, make, and model. REESE also offers several Industry Standard designs, as well as fastener kits, spacer kits, and a Power Puck mounting kit, so you can be sure you're covered, no matter what pickup you're using to tow. So make it easy. Make it fun. Make it REESE, so you can make the journey as enjoyable as the destination.
| BRAND: | REESE |
| PART NUMBER: | 56009 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 20 LBS |
| UNIVERSAL OR SPECIFIC FIT: | SPECIFIC |
| WELDING REQUIRED: | NO |
| MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED: | YES |
| RAILS INCLUDED: | NO |
| DRILLING REQUIRED: | YES |
| MATERIAL: | STEEL |
| BOLT GRADE: | Grade 8 |
| LOCKABLE: | NO |
| COLOR: | BLACK |
Reese has designed towing equipment since 1952 and remains a benchmark for heavy-duty towing. The line covers fifth wheel hitches such as the modular M5, gooseneck couplers including the Goose Box, air-ride and short-bed pin boxes, weight distribution systems with active sway control, and the accessories that connect them, all built to exceed published industry standards.
Reese has been pioneering towing performance since 1952, when Margaret Reese asked her husband TJ to stop travel trailers rocking every time somebody walked through them. His answer, the first pair of stabilising jacks, was simple and effective enough to change the RV industry. From that starting point Reese grew into a designer and manufacturer of complete towing systems, and today it anchors the heavy-duty end of the Horizon Global towing portfolio.
Fifth wheel towing is where the brand's engineering is most visible. The M5 fifth wheel hitch uses a modular design that breaks into manageable sections for assembly, with a wider stance, tighter tolerances and a shock absorption system aimed at the jolts that travel up through a truck bed. For owners who would rather tow from a gooseneck coupler and keep the bed clear, the Goose Box 20K replaces the trailer's king pin with a gooseneck connection carrying its own air-ride cushioning.
Pin boxes are a Reese speciality. The 5th Airborne uses air-ride technology to dampen road shock and reduce the chucking motion that makes fifth wheel towing tiring, while the Sidewinder was designed for short-bed pickups, pivoting the connection point so the trailer can turn sharply without the front cap meeting the cab.
For conventional towing, Reese weight distribution systems restore load to the tow vehicle's front axle and control sway. The Pro Round Bar distributes weight evenly while damping sway, and the Pro Dual Cam II uses active cam-based sway control that works harder the stronger the sway force becomes. Complete kits pair bars, head and shank to a rated tongue weight, and dedicated sway control kits can be added to existing setups. The products suit RV owners, horse and livestock haulers and anyone towing near the upper end of a vehicle's rating.
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The REESE® Custom Quick Install Mounting Kit (56009) is a mounting bracket system designed exclusively for use with the 30153 REESE® rails. It provides the hardware and brackets needed to attach the rails to a truck frame. The kit includes driver and passenger side front and rear brackets, bolts, conical washers, and bushings. It is designed for trucks with either long bed (27 11/16") or short bed (25 3/4") configurations.
The 56009 mounting kit is designed for trucks with long bed (27 11/16") or short bed (25 3/4") configurations. The kit must not be installed over plastic bed liners; plastic liners must be cut away to provide metal-to-metal contact. Spray-in bed liners are acceptable for installation. The kit is designed exclusively for use with the 30153 REESE® rails only.
No, not without modification. Plastic bed liners must be cut away to provide metal-to-metal contact between the mounting brackets and the truck frame. Spray-in bed liners are acceptable and do not need to be removed, though you should consult the installer for the recommended curing time before installation.
The following tools are required: wrenches (3/4" and 18mm), drill bits (1/8", 9/16", and 1 1/4" hole saw), center punch, and measuring tape. All fasteners are supplied with the kit or with the 30153 rails. You will need to drill multiple holes in the truck bed and frame, so a power drill is essential.
The kit includes: 1 driver side front bracket, 1 driver side rear bracket, 1 passenger side front bracket, 1 passenger side rear bracket, 2 bolts (1/2"-13 x 4.500" Grade 8), 8 bolts (M12 - 40mm - 1.5" Grade 10.9), 8 conical washers (1/2"), and 2 bushings (2.773"). Additional fasteners required for the complete installation are supplied with the 30153 rails.
The manual does not specify that the battery must be disconnected. However, you will need to detach the electrical wire loom and brake lines from the inside of the driver side frame during installation (step 2), so care should be taken when working near electrical components.
The spare tire should be lowered and removed if extra room is needed to access the frame (step 1). The inner plastic wheel well liner must also be removed to allow access to the frame. After installation is complete, the wheel well liner should be reinstalled and the spare tire remounted.
Before installation, you must: (1) lower and remove the spare tire if extra room is needed, (2) remove the inner plastic wheel well liner to access the frame, (3) detach the electrical wire loom and brake lines from the inside of the driver side frame, and (4) measure your truck and trailer to ensure adequate clearance at the cab and bumper for turns. The manual emphasizes that it is critical to measure before installing to verify proper clearance.
Yes, drilling is required. The installation involves drilling holes in three stages: (1) initial 1/8" pilot holes, (2) enlargement to 9/16" for the frame bracket attachment points, and (3) enlargement of row 3 holes in the truck bed to 1 1/4" for the rear mounting rail bolts. A 1/8" drill bit, 9/16" drill bit, and 1 1/4" hole saw are required.
If your truck has a plastic bed liner, it must be cut away to provide metal-to-metal contact between the mounting brackets and the truck frame. Spray-in bed liners do not need to be cut. No other cutting or trimming of the truck bed itself is required; the installation uses drilled holes and bolted connections.
The installation sequence is: (1) prepare the truck by removing the spare tire and wheel well liner, and detaching electrical components; (2) position and mark the rear mounting rail holes; (3) drill pilot holes (1/8"), then enlarge to 9/16"; (4) loosely install frame brackets; (5) enlarge row 3 holes to 1 1/4" and install bushings; (6) install the rear mounting rail with bolts; (7) position the front mounting rail with the 5th wheel saddle/slider/goose; (8) repeat drilling steps for the front rail; (9) install front mounting rail bolts; (10) tighten all fasteners in the specified torque sequence. The manual emphasizes that the mounting rail must be centered between the weld seams on the truck bed floor.
The mounting rails must be centered between the weld seams on the truck bed floor. Use a measuring tape to center the rail along the length of the truck box and position it at the correct distance from the rear edge of the truck box as shown in Figure 2. For long bed trucks, the dimension is 27 11/16"; for short bed trucks, it is 25 3/4". It is critical that the rail is centered side to side on the truck bed. The manual notes that if more than one hitch product will be used with the rails, both should be installed at the same time to ensure proper alignment.
The bushings (2.773" diameter) are installed in the 1 1/4" holes in the truck bed to support the rear mounting rail bolts. They help distribute the load and prevent the bolts from crushing the bed corrugation. Two bushings are included in the kit.
The U-shaped spacer is used with the 1/2"-13 x 2 1/2" carriage bolts to eliminate crushing of the truck bed corrugation. The spacer is positioned in the corrugation between the truck box and the mounting rail or between the truck box and the front bracket. This protects the bed from damage caused by the bolt pressure.
No. The frame brackets should be installed loosely initially (step 7) to allow for proper alignment. The mounting rails should be tightened snug (but not fully torqued) to keep them from moving during the installation process (steps 9 and 12). All fasteners are tightened to their final torque specifications only after the complete 56009 custom attachment brackets are fully installed, following the specified torque sequence in step 13.
All 1/2" hardware (bolts, washers, and nuts) must be torqued to 110 ft-lbs. All M12 hardware must be torqued to 92 ft-lbs (125 N·m). The torque sequence is critical: first torque the mounting rails to the frame brackets, then torque the frame brackets to the truck frame. All fasteners must be torqued after the complete 56009 custom attachment brackets are fully installed.
The 1/2"-13 x 4.500" Grade 8 bolts (part of the rear mounting rail attachment) must be torqued to 110 ft-lbs. These bolts are torqued as part of the final torque sequence after the complete mounting bracket installation is finished.
The M12 - 40mm - 1.5" Grade 10.9 bolts (used for frame bracket attachment) must be torqued to 92 ft-lbs (125 N·m). These bolts are torqued as part of the final torque sequence after the complete mounting bracket installation is finished.
Three hole sizes are required: (1) 1/8" pilot holes drilled first at all mounting positions, (2) 9/16" holes for the frame bracket attachment points (enlarged from the 1/8" pilot holes), and (3) 1 1/4" holes in row 3 of the truck bed for the rear mounting rail bolts (enlarged from the 9/16" holes). A 1/8" drill bit, 9/16" drill bit, and 1 1/4" hole saw are required.
The manual does not specify a weight capacity for the 56009 kit itself. However, the manual states that you must refer to your vehicle's towing rating for the correct weight capacity and to the mounting bracket rating label for the correct weight capacity. The manual also warns: "Under no circumstances do we recommend exceeding the towing vehicle manufacturers recommended vehicle towing capacity."
Before installation, measure your truck and trailer to ensure adequate clearance at the cab and bumper to allow for turns. The manual emphasizes that this measurement is critical. Additionally, you must detach the electrical wire loom and brake lines from the driver side frame before drilling, and you should lower and remove the spare tire if extra room is needed. Always follow the installation instructions carefully, as the manual states that installation is the responsibility of the installer and the owner.
After installation, verify that the mounting rails are properly centered between the weld seams on the truck bed floor and that all fasteners have been torqued to the correct specifications (110 ft-lbs for 1/2" hardware, 92 ft-lbs for M12 hardware). Ensure that the 5th wheel saddle/slider/goose has a snug fit to the truck. The manual also recommends checking the mounting system bolt tightness once per year as part of regular maintenance.
The primary maintenance requirement is to check the mounting system bolt tightness once per year. This ensures that fasteners remain properly torqued and that the mounting system remains secure. No other specific maintenance is mentioned in the manual.
Yes, the 56009 mounting kit can be installed on spray-in bed liners. However, you should consult the installer for the recommended curing time before installation, as the spray-in liner must be fully cured to support the mounting system. Plastic drop-in bed liners must be cut away to provide metal-to-metal contact.
The 56009 is designed exclusively for the 30153 REESE® rails and fits trucks with long bed (27 11/16") or short bed (25 3/4") configurations. Plastic bed liners must be cut away; spray-in liners are acceptable. Verify your truck bed length and liner type before purchasing.
You need wrenches (3/4" and 18mm), drill bits (1/8", 9/16", and 1 1/4" hole saw), a center punch, and a measuring tape. A power drill is essential for drilling multiple holes in the truck bed and frame.
Yes, drilling is required. You must drill pilot holes (1/8"), enlarge them to 9/16" for frame brackets, and enlarge row 3 holes in the truck bed to 1 1/4" for the rear mounting rail. A 1/8" bit, 9/16" bit, and 1 1/4" hole saw are required.
Torque all 1/2" hardware to 110 ft-lbs and all M12 hardware to 92 ft-lbs (125 N·m). Torque the mounting rails to the frame brackets first, then the frame brackets to the truck frame.
The manual does not specify a weight capacity for the kit. Refer to your vehicle's towing rating and the mounting bracket rating label for correct weight capacity. Never exceed the vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity.
The spare tire should be lowered and removed if extra room is needed. The inner plastic wheel well liner must be removed to access the frame. Both should be reinstalled after installation is complete.
Check the mounting system bolt tightness once per year to ensure fasteners remain properly torqued and the system remains secure.
If the 1/8" pilot holes do not align with the frame bracket slots, do not proceed. Remove the frame bracket and verify that the holes are correctly positioned using the dimensions shown in Figure 2. Ensure the rail is centered between the weld seams on the truck bed floor. Re-mark and re-drill the pilot holes if necessary before enlarging them to 9/16".
Verify that the mounting rail is centered between the weld seams on the truck bed floor. If more than one hitch product is being used, ensure both were installed at the same time to align the rails properly. If the fit is still not snug, check that all fasteners have been torqued to the correct specifications (110 ft-lbs for 1/2" hardware, 92 ft-lbs for M12 hardware) and that the mounting rails are not bent or damaged.
The U-shaped spacer is designed to prevent crushing of the truck bed corrugation. Ensure that the U-shaped spacer is properly positioned in the corrugation between the truck box and the mounting rail or between the truck box and the front bracket (step 12). The spacer should be installed with the 1/2"-13 x 2 1/2" carriage bolts. If crushing is still occurring, verify that the spacer is correctly positioned and that the bolts are not over-torqued.
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