Owners manual

DODGE ’94 TO 2004 DAKOTA
CAUTION!
Read pages 2-3 of these instructions before starting installation. Failure to do so could result in significant vehicle damage!
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THIS INSTALLATION:
1. Find parallel rows of bed sill spot welds in bed of truck. No drilling should be done in the ~4” between parallel rows of spot
welds where the bed sill sits.
2. Cut 1” from top flange of brackets. Under bed, mount brackets with flanges facing out.
3. Put rear brackets on Row 3 for ’97 to Present models. Put brackets on Row 4 for ’96 and Earlier models.
CAUTION!
Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural members, etc.
CURT MANUFACTURING does its best to communicate tow vehicle manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the
responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.
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FRAME BRACKET
Front
of
Vehicle
Measure from rear
edge of truck bed to
rear edge of
mounting rail
Rear Edge of
Truck Bed
Mounting Channel
Long bracket
Short brackets
*Optional weld
pattern
Drivers side of Dakota shown
.25
2
.25 2
*
.25 1.5-3
.25 2
*
18
Up to & Including 1996
1997 to 2004
Bed Sill
King Pin Centered over Axle
Axle Center
26" Long Box
and Short Box
1" Cut Off
Each mounting rail must have
a bolt in either of the marked
center holes. Check for
obstructions before drilling.
Front
of
Vehicle