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Husky 33222 Assembly, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

Husky 33222 Assembly, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

Gmc sierra/chevrolet silverado 2500/3500 base rail bracket kit - 2 piece

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DEALER / INSTALLER
END USER
WARNING
WARNING
Use with 10 bolt 30686 base rails. Base Rails are not included with this kit.
PARTS DIAGRAM
FIGURE 1
CENTER BOLT KIT
©2023 Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. All Rights Reserved. June 2023. REV1
GMC SIERRA/CHEVROLET SILVERADO
2500/3500 BASE RAIL BRACKET KIT - 2 PIECE
Assembly, Installation, Operation,
and Maintenance Instructions
Provide a copy of these instructions to the end user of this product. These instructions provide
important operating and safety information for proper usage of this product. Demonstrate the
proper use of the product with the end user. Have the end user demonstrate that they understand
the proper use of the product.
Read and follow all instructions included in this manual. Ask your Dealer/Installer for assistance if
you do not understand the proper use of the product. Never remove any decals from the product.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death.
For use on GMC Sierra 2500/3500 & Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
DO NOT EXCEED Recommended towing limits. SEE VEHICLE'S OWNER'S MANUAL.
See www.huskytow.com for Warranty information / Tech Support / Product Updates.
APPLICATION
PART
33222
NUMBER
INSTALL
90-120
TIME
MINUTES
Meets SAE J2638 Standard
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Summary of Contents for Husky 33222

  • Page 1 GMC SIERRA/CHEVROLET SILVERADO PART 33222 NUMBER 2500/3500 BASE RAIL BRACKET KIT - 2 PIECE INSTALL 90-120 Assembly, Installation, Operation, TIME MINUTES and Maintenance Instructions Provide a copy of these instructions to the end user of this product. These instructions provide important operating and safety information for proper usage of this product.
  • Page 2 Small Parts. Not for children under 5 years CHOKING HAZARD TOOLS REQUIRED 3/4” WRENCH & SOCKET 15/16” WRENCH & SOCKET 5/8” DRILL BIT 5/8” TRANSFER PUNCH 150 FT. LB. TORQUE WRENCH SAFETY GLASSES 33222 31419 32254 33156 32767 GM/CHEVROLET CONTENTS BASE RAIL BASE RAIL...
  • Page 3: Warnings/Safety Precautions

    WARNING: Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural members, etc. HUSKY TOWING PRODUCTS does its best to communicate tow vehicle manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.
  • Page 4 FIGURE 2 Forward (10 Bolt Base Rails #30686) 28-3/4” 8’ Box 26-1/2” 6’-10” Box Diagonal measurements must be the same both directions as shown Use the 2nd slot from the end of the base rail to drill hole for 5/8” bolt in rear rail location FIGURE 3 Forward...
  • Page 5 A roller/glider should be used when installing a fifth wheel with a truck bed shorter than 8’. Consult the Husky Towing Products catalog to select the product that best matches your needs. 9. When the hitch is correctly positioned in the bed and the bed rails are parallel (See Figure 2 for measurements) mark the four attachment points on the truck bed using the 5/8”...
  • Page 6 12. Position the clip-on nuts (#3) on the driver side bracket (#1) as shown. See Figure 6. Forward DRIVER SIDE SHOWN FIGURE 6 13. Position the driver side bracket (#1) up against the outer surface of the truck frame with the mounting tabs positioned over the frame and under the bed in-line with previously drilled holes in the truck bed.
  • Page 7 16. Loosely install ½” nylock nuts (#14) and ½” washer (#15) as shown. See Figure 8. FIGURE 8 DRIVER SIDE SHOWN 17. Attach pull wire (#17) to 5/8” carriage bolt (#7) and slide 5/8” spacer plate (#4) over pull wire onto carriage bolt.
  • Page 8 18. Loosely install 5/8” flat washer (#5), 5/8” lock washer (#6) and 5/8” nut (#8) onto 5/8” carriage bolt (#7) as shown. See Figure 10. Truck Frame Driver Side Bracket #1 FIGURE 10 DRIVER SIDE SHOWN 19. Loosely install the 5/8” bolt (#9), 5/8” lock washer (#11) and 5/8” flat washer (#10) through the base rail, the 1”...
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    20. Repeat Steps 11 through 19 for the passenger side bracket (#2). 21. Tighten all 1/2” attachment fasteners to 75 ft.-lbs. and the 5/8” fasteners to 150 ft.-lbs. torque. Failure to tighten bolts as described may result in fastener loss or failure. DO NOT TIGHTEN CLIP-ON NUTS (#3).
  • Page 10: Warranty Terms

    Husky Towing Products and Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. with proof of purchase by the original purchaser. The original purchaser shall pay all transportation and shipping costs associated with the return of the defective product and the defective product shall become the property of Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.