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03-27-2015, 01:56 PM #1
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Raising the Hitch Plate
I need to raise my hitch platform (Reese Elite 18K, non-slider) to achieve the 6" bed rail to nose clearance.
My questions are:
- Can I do this without removing the legs from the pucks? In other words, support the center section with a floor jack, unbolt the four leg to center section bolts, jack up the center section, replace bolts?
- If I have to remove the hitch, how easy is it to lay down to work on, then get it back upright and maneuvered back in to position to re-attach the tabs in the pucks? Or should I plan on doing this on a day when #1 son is off work, so he can come over and help lift? I don't want to end up with the hitch upside down in the bed.
Thanks,
Dave2015 Reflection 337RLS, #931, Built 6/14, Purchased New 1/15
2015 Silverado 3500HD LTZ SRW CC, 8' Bed, 4WD, Z71, Duramax/Allison
11,600 GVW, 3,739 Payload, 16.1 mpg for first 21,000 miles
Reese Elite 18K Hitch with underbed rails
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Felines: Butter (Abyssinian), Cinnamon (Burmese, R.I.P.), and Harry (Orange Tiger Cat, Rescued from Sutton Lake CG, WV)
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03-27-2015, 06:33 PM #2
Hi Dave,
Dig out the owners manual that came with your hitch . . . or find one online.
I have a different Reese hitch but I expect it is similar. There are a couple of pins that release the skid plate so you can easily get at the height adjustment bolts. I would suggest doing this with the hitch in the truck so that when you are done, the attachments to the truck are still properly aligned.
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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03-29-2015, 10:06 AM #3
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Thanks Rob.
I have the manuals, fortunately. It wasn't clear to me if I could get a torque wrench on the bolts without removing the hitch. It sounds like, once I remove the four bolts, just a couple of pumps on the floor jack should bring the center section up to the next level.
Dave2015 Reflection 337RLS, #931, Built 6/14, Purchased New 1/15
2015 Silverado 3500HD LTZ SRW CC, 8' Bed, 4WD, Z71, Duramax/Allison
11,600 GVW, 3,739 Payload, 16.1 mpg for first 21,000 miles
Reese Elite 18K Hitch with underbed rails
Amateur Radio KQ3T (ex-WN8PXF, WA8PXF, N3CKQ)
Felines: Butter (Abyssinian), Cinnamon (Burmese, R.I.P.), and Harry (Orange Tiger Cat, Rescued from Sutton Lake CG, WV)
2018: Visitor Center Volunteer at Prince William Forest Park, Triangle VA, June thru October
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