SuperGlide 3342 User manual

#4100 SuperGlide
(16K)
Gross Trailer Weight (Maximum) 16,000 lbs.
Vertical Load Weight (Max. Pin Weight) 4,000 lbs.
#4400 SuperGlide
(18K)
Gross Trailer Weight (Maximum) 18,000 lbs.
Vertical Load Weight (Max. Pin Weight) 4,500 lbs.
1997-2003 Ford F-150
SuperRail Mounting Kit #3342
Installation Instructions
SPECIFICATIONS
 Fits 1997-2003 Ford F-150 (not Supercrew)

16K & 18K SuperGlide SuperRail Installation Instructions—Ford Bracket #3342 (rev. 12-30-10) Page 2
IMPORTANT
DO NOT OPERATE HITCH UNTIL YOU READ THIS SECTION!
The SuperGlide hitch was designed to allow the Turntable Cam Arm Assembly to “glide” along two metal tubes, called the Way Tubes. Since it’s release in 1998,
we have made several advancements in the design, strength, and durability of these components. The Lubrication section of your Owners Manual spans
several product releases and design changes. It is imperative that you read each section and determine which SuperGlide hitch you purchased, and how to care
for it. There have been three major lubrication changes to the SuperGlide hitch:
Prior to April 2008, Way Tubes were assembled with either a conventional, quality grade grease or none at all
In April 2008, we started coating the Way Tubes with a graphite-based spray lubricant called SlipPlate™
November 2009 brings a new innovation from PullRite Towing Systems with the use of plastics. The Turntable Cam Arm Assembly is now equipped
with Plastic Wear Plates; see Owners Manual for details (not available for #3600 models)
Depending on when your hitch was manufactured, the Way Tubes of your new SuperGlide hitch will meet one of the above criteria. Each application listed
requires some level of maintenance, so it is important that you read the following instructions carefully for the correct lubrication instructions.
Failure to properly lubricate the Way Tubes, as directed in this section, will eventually cause galling
between the metals of the Way Tubes and Cam Arm Assembly, which will result in hitch failure.
Destruction of various hitch parts is also likely, as well as truck and/or trailer damage,
and will not be covered under the Manufacturer’s Warranty.
THE TRAILER’S KING PIN BOX MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A CAPTURE PLATE (UNIVERSAL OR QUICK CONNECT) TO ALLOW THE
HITCH TO FUNCTION (MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY). NOTE: IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED A QUICK CONNECT CAPTURE
PLATE (PART# 3317) AND DID NOT RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS, THEY ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE, OR YOU CAN CONTACT PULLRITE
CUSTOMER SERVICE AT [phone].
Failure to modify the length of the brake away cable that activates the emergency braking of your trailer, may cause the cable to catch on protruding parts of the
hitch. Resulting damage will not be covered by the manufacturers warranty.
There should be a minimum of 6” between the truck bed rails and the under side of the trailer for side tilt clearance. It is the customers responsibility to adjust the
trailer king pin box for the appropriate amount of clearance.
NOTE: Some truck models are being manufactured with higher bed sides, making it necessary to adjust the height of your trailer’s king pin box. If
you don’t have enough height adjustment available, PullRite produces a 3” Lift Kit that attaches to the rails of your 3100 (ask for part# 3108)
or 4100, 3300 and 4400 (ask for part# 4408) SuperGlide models.
Some truck beds have contoured bed sides, making the inside bed measurement narrower. Make certain the trailer’s king pin box does not contact the inside edge of
the bed.
Trucks with bed liners may need a tall Mounting Post. See “NOTE” under “Drilling the Bed” for further details.
It is the installers and customers responsibility to ensure there is proper clearance between the truck and trailer. There should be a minimum of 2” of clearance as the
trailer passes the cab. Call PullRite technical support with trailer width, make and year of truck and distance the king pin is from leading edge of the trailer (See
“Caution” section, in the SuperGlide Owners Manual, for measuring procedure) at [phone].
Read these instructions completely and follow them accurately. Should you have any questions, please call the factory at [phone] prior to installation for
assistance. If you did not recieve your Owners Manual, visit us online at www.pullrite.com or call the number above.
The SuperGlide was designed for short bed pickup trucks. The hitch may function in a longer bed truck, but no mounting brackets exist to make the transfer. Some
4100 and 4400 mounting kits may transfer with modification.

16K & 18K SuperGlide SuperRail Installation Instructions—Ford Bracket #3342 (rev. 12-30-10) Page 3
Introduction 1
King Pin Adapter Plate Installation 4-5
Cautions—General Installation Instructions 6-7
Layout Dimensions and Drawings 8
1997-2003 FORD LD (F150)
Specific Instructions
9-12
Table of Contents

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KING PIN TRAILER PLATE INSTALLATION
The following instructions should be followed to install the king pin Trailer Plate.
Note: If more information is needed, Please call PullRite at 1-800-443-2307.
NOTE: IF YOUR TRAILER IS EQUIPPED WITH A MOR/ryde PIN BOX, YOU WILL NEED A SPE-
CIAL ADAPTER. PLEASE CALL MOR/ryde CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 574-293-1581 TO ORDER.
FOR KING PIN BOXES WITH A FLANGE: Figure3.
1. Place the Trailer Plate {J2} over the King Pin, with the
guide wedge towards the rear of the trailer (wedge facing
down). Align the Trailer Plate {J2} square with the king
pin box and clamp in place to prevent movement.
2. Mark the holes for drilling through the Trailer Plate {J2}
onto the King Pin Box flange.
3. Remove the Trailer Plate {J2} or use it as a guide and drill
¼ “ holes through the flange.
4. Re-install the Adapter Plate (as in step 1).
5. Use the ¼” bolts provided, to secure the Trailer Plate {J2}
onto the king pin box flange. A minimum of 10 bolts
must be used to fasten the plate on. For use with heavy
trailers, more bolts will be needed to secure this plate.
Figure 3
FOR KING PIN BOXES WITHOUT FLANGES: (Figure 4)
1. Place the Trailer Plate {J2} over the King Pin, with the guide wedge towards the rear of the
trailer (wedge facing down), and hold in place to prevent movement.
2. The Trailer Plate {J2} can be secured to the King Pin Box sides by welding angle iron sup-
ports to the King Pin Box, or use the procedure in step 3.
(Angle iron is not provided).
3. For the holes where you cannot reach the backside,
drill holes with a #8 drill and tap with a ¼”-20 tap.
4. If the Trailer Plate {J2} extends beyond the King Pin
Box, then install the Knee Braces as shown in Figure 4.
5. Install the Trailer Plate {J2}, using the ¼” bolts pro-
vided, to secure the Trailer Plate {J2} onto the King Pin
Box. A minimum of 10 bolts must be used to fasten the
plate on. For use with heavy trailers, more bolts will be
needed to secure this plate. The fasteners used in step 4
do not count as part of the minimum number of bolts re-
quired.
Figure 4

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FOR KING PIN BOXES THAT ARE SHORTER FRONT TO BACK: (Figure 5 )
1. Place the Trailer Plate {J2} over the king pin, with the guide wedge towards the rear
of the trailer (wedge facing down), and measure the distance from the front and rear of
the king pin box to the respective edges of the Trailer Plate {J2} (to the bend of the
Trailer Plate {J2} in the front). Referring to Figure 5, fashion two plates, 3/16” to
1/4” thick, that will cover the holes of the Trailer Plate {J2} showing in front and rear
of the king pin box.
2. While the trailer plate is in position under the king pin box, clamp these plates to both
the front and rear of the Trailer Plate {J2}. Remove the Trailer Plate {J2} and drill
matching holes in the two support plates with a 1/4” bit using the Trailer Plate {J2} as
a guide.
3. Fasten the two support plates to the Trailer Plate {J2} with the 1/4” Bolts {K7} and
Lock Nuts {K8} provided.
4. Replace the Trailer Plate {J2} on the king pin box, check for square alignment and
weld the support plates to the king pin box.
5. Attach the Knee Braces {K2,3 & 4} to the king pin box and the Trailer Plate {J2}.
Braces {k2} may have to be welded on if the interior of the king pin box is not acces-
sible.
Note: Kit # 331703 consisting of pre drilled support plates are available from PullRite but are
not part of the stock Trailer Plate Kit. Kit # 331703 was designed to fit the 8”x12” Lippert
pin box. This method of attaching the Trailer Plate {J2} should allow 10 bolts to be used.
CAUTION: When using kit #331703 on slightly larger pin boxes, it may be necessary to
trim the plates for proper fit—when installed, the provided trailer plate adapter (3317) should
be flush against the bottom of the trailer’s king pin plate.
Figure 5

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CAUTION
1. As a general rule, for the SuperGlide hitch to maintain proper
clearance to the truck, the leading edge of the trailer (measured at
the corner) should be even with the center of the king pin. Most
truck trailer combinations will allow 102” wide trailers if the king
pin is located as described. Narrower trailers will allow the king
pin to be “tucked” under the trailer over hang to some extent
(Figure 1). Call PullRite technical support with trailer width, make
and year of truck and distance the king pin is from leading edge of
the trailer (Dimension “A”). 1-800-443-2307
2. Using a trailer that has a long rear slope to the King Pin Box Hang-
ar, “B” in (Figure 1), may cause damage to the trailer or truck bed
during turns. Dimension “B” must be less than one half the width
of the inside top edges of the bed. Please call PullRite technical support, 1-800-443-2307, if
more information concerning this problem is needed.
3. The SuperGlide hitch is equipped with a side to side pivot feature. There should be a mini-
mum of 6” between the truck bed rails and the under side of the trailer for side tilt clear-
ance. It is the customers responsibility to adjust the trailer king pin box for the appropriate
amount of clearance depending on the terrain being traveled (example: some State Parks
are sloped and unpaved; some driveways are steeply angled). If bed covers are added,
care must be taken to allow for additional clearance.
General Installation Instructions
1. NOTE: Refer to the Specific Vehicle’s
Figures and Reference information for all
references made herein. The location of the
Specific Vehicle can be found by referring to
the Table of Contents.
Truck Preparation
1. Check part quantities using the Parts List for
the specific vehicle type.
2. Block vehicle wheels. Some vehicles may
require you to raise the rear of the truck in order
to make it easier to drill for installing the
Mounting Brackets on the truck frame.
3. You may wish to remove the wheels, to give
yourself greater working room.
4. At this point, the bed should be laid out and
marked for drilling using either the LAYOUT
METHOD or the TEMPLATE METHOD.
Marking Bed for Drilling (layout
method)
1. For layout using the Template method, see
Layout (Template Method) on next page.
2. See Truck Bed Layout Dimensions table pg. 7
for the dimension values for items A-D located
in the ‘LAYOUT METHOD’ illustration.
Measure and mark from the back of the bed
forward the values for Aand B. Do this at any
point on both sides of the bed.
3. Draw a line across the bed from mark to mark.
4. Find the centerline of the bed. Draw a line down
the middle of the bed from front to rear. See
Figure 3 on pg. 7. Center the measurement of C
across the centerline at the front most line you
made in step 2, and mark the measurement on
each side (parallel to the centerline). Center the
measurement of Dfor the rear most line made
in step 2, and again mark the measurement on
each side (parallel to the centerline). This will
locate the 4 drill holes.
5. Go to the Index and look for your truck
SPECIFIC LISTING and do the steps listed in
PART I. The truck Specific Listings begin
after page 7 of these instructions. (See the
Table of Content for your specific application).
Figure 1

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Torque Table
3/8” Bolt — 31 ft. lbs.
1/2” Bolt — 75 ft, lbs.
5/8” Bolt — 151 ft. lbs.
3/4” Bolt — 266 ft. lbs.
Base Rail parts identification
Drilling the Bed
1. After you have removed the Mounting Brackets,
use a 1 3/4” hole saw, centered over the 1/16” pilot
hole, cut the bed for the mounting posts.
2. De-bur inside the holes, then use a paint stick to
touch up the edges.
3. Re-install the Mounting Brackets and secure those
that have no existing mounting holes in a
temporary fashion, using ‘C’ clamps. Those that
have holes, secure by lightly attaching with bolts
( tighten sufficiently to where the Mounting
Brackets lay flat against the truck frame).
4. Install the Mounting Posts through the bed into the
Mounting Bracket Post Holders. Rotate the Posts a
quarter turn. (See the illustrations in the truck
specific listings)
NOTE: The Mounting Post should be tall enough
to clear most bed mats. Vehicles using bed liners
may require taller Mounting Posts to seat into the
Post Holders properly. A Tall Mounting Post is
available under part # 330705. Four posts are
required for installation.
5. Remove the SuperGlide hitch from the shipping
carton. Remove the Base Rail assembly from the
base, leaving the Base Rail Extensions loose to
allow lateral movement as you place the Rail
assembly over the Mounting Posts. See drawing on
next page.
6. Install the Base Rails in the bed of the truck, and
center the Base Rails between the Base Rail
Mounting Posts. Finger tighten the Base Rail
mounting Bolts.
7. Set the SuperGlide Hitch on the Base Rails, and
align the Hitch Assembly with the Base Rail
mounting holes, using a drift pin punch to aid your
alignment. Install the Mounting Pins from the
inside. Then install the Pin Clips, to secure the
Hitch assembly to the Base Rails. See drawing on
next page.
8. Center the Hitch assembly within the truck bed,
from side to side. You might need to use a rubber
mallet to get the unit to move while centering. Once
the unit is centered, tighten the Base Rail Extension
Bolts to 85 ft. lbs.
9. The SuperGlide Hitch, and the Base Rails, must be
removed to verify that the Mounting Post can be
inserted and removed freely, without binding. A
slight adjustment might be required to obtain
unrestricted access.
10. Reinstall the Mounting Posts, the Base Rails, and
the SuperGlide Hitch assembly.
11. Complete the final steps needed to install the
Mounting Brackets to the truck frame. Go to the
truck Specific Listings, Part II at this time .
Layout (Template Method)
1. Lay the Template in the truck bed, centering it from
side to side, and parallel to the end of the truck bed,
using the dimension Xlisted in Truck bed layout
dimension table on pg. 7.
2. Mark the 4 holes, while making sure the template
does not move.
3. Go to the truck SPECIFIC LISTING and begin
with the steps listed in PART I.

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Truck bed layout dimensions—For 6’ bed (short bed) trucks only
Figure 3
NOTES: The TEMPLATE should be orientated as shown in Figure 3 above. Notice that the spacing of the forward
and rearward facing holes may be different, and can be used to determine the correct orientation of the template.
Item “C” in the table below shows the forward facing dimension, and Item “D” , the rearward facing dimension.
INSTALLATION TIP: The template has a tendency to move when placed on the slick paint of new truck beds,
and it may be helpful to place a small piece of NON-SKID matting, such as “SCOOT-GARD” ™, to help keep the template
from moving. Also, cover the top Mounting Post hole of each bracket with masking tape then when the small pilot holes are
drilled in the bed the bit will also pierce the tape allowing you to accurately see the relative location of the bed hole to the
Mounting post hole.
FIT
YEARS "A" "B" "C" "D" Template Mode “X” Template Part # FRAME HOLES
Chevy HD
& LD,
3315 &
3345
98-05, 1500
2000-06, 2500
-3500
21 1/8” 21 3/16” 41 5/8” 40” 20 1/8” 33150000 HD – Drill 7, Ream 1
LD – Drill 5, Ream 1
Dodge
3316 &
3346
95-01 All
2002 – 2500-
3500
22 3/4” 21 3/16” 35 5/16” 36 3/8” 21 3/4” 33160000 Existing 6, Ream 4
Ford SD
3313 &
3343
1999-2006
F250 – F350 26 3/32" 21 3/16" 41" 35" 25 3/32” 33130000 Existing 10, Drill 2
Ford-LD
3312 &
3342
1997-2003
F150 (not
Super Crew)
24” 21 3/16” 37 13/16” 37 1/4” 22 15/16” 33120000 Existing 4, Drill 4
Dodge
3319 &
3349
02-05 1500
03-06 2500-
3500
22” 21 3/16” 39 1/8” 41 1/2” 21” 33180000 NO DRILL
Ford SD
3311 &
3341
1990-1998
F-150-F250 25 7/8" 21 3/16" 41 9/16" 36 9/16" 24 7/8” 33110000 Drill 2, Ream 2, Existing 4
Ford F150
3321 &
3361
2004-2005
F150
6 1/2’ BED
24 27/32” 21 3/16” 38 1/4” 38 1/4” 23 27/32” 33210000 NO DRILL
C
A
B
T
A
I
L
G
A
T
E

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FORD-LD (F150) 3312/3342
PART I Truck Preparation
1. No special preparation needed.
Mounting Bracket Installation,
1. Mount the rear driver side Mounting Bracket onto the truck frame, using the existing holes ahead
of the spring mounting bracket (See figure Ford 1 and the “Detail View of Mounting Bracket
Installation” on page 15, as your guide for placement of the Mounting Bracket). Attach by using
the 5/8” x 1 1/2” bolts provided. The bolt holes are identified as “R” in Figure 1 above. Tighten
sufficiently to hold the bracket tight against the frame.
2. Drill a 1/16” pilot hole in the truck bed over this bracket at the mark you made during the truck bed
layout. The bit should come down through the Post Holder of the
Mounting Bracket, centered front to rear and side to side.
3. If the first pilot hole is off center (front to rear) to the post holder,
adjust the Mounting Bracket to obtain center. If the pilot hole is off
center (side to side) adjust the drill placement and re-drill.
4. Install the rear Mounting Bracket on the passenger side. Attach by using the 5/8” x 1 1/2” bolts
provided, in a similar fashion as in Step 1.
5. Drill a 1/16” pilot hole in the truck bed over this bracket at the mark you made during the truck bed
layout. The bit should come down through the Post Holder of the Mounting Bracket, centered
front to rear and side to side. Adjust the Mounting Bracket to obtain front to back centering.
6. Drill the front two truck bed pilot holes.
7. Place the front Mounting Brackets up against the frame, making sure the pilot holes align with the
center of the Mounting Bracket.
8. Remove all four Mounting brackets, and return to the General Instructions on page 6, and continue
with ‘Drilling the Bed’.
Hardware
See “Detail view of Mounting
Bracket installation” on page 15
Ford 1
Driver Side View
Figure 1
Installation tip: Cover the top of the Mounting Post hole of each mounting bracket with masking tape then
when the small pilot holes are drilled in the bed the bit will also pierce the tape allowing you to accurately see
the relative location of the bed holes to the Mounting Post holes.
NOTE: If you have to re-drill in order to be centered, remember to adjust the other three holes accordingly.

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PART II Mounting Bracket installation continued.
1. Mark and drill the two 1/2” holes identified as “F” in Figure 1 on page 13, and the “Detail View of
Mounting Bracket Installation” on page 15 as your guide, for both the driver side and the passenger
side. Use the 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts provided to attach this bracket to the frame.
2. Tighten all the previous installed mounting bolts on the Mounting Brackets. Torque all bolts per the
table on pg. 6.
3. You should remove and re-install the Super Glide Hitch including Base Rails to be sure the hitch will
go on off freely. If the Base Rails do not remove easily, you may need to loosen the Base Rail
Extension bolts (while the entire hitch is in place) then retighten after tightening the Mounting
Bracket fasteners
FORD-LD (F150) 3312/3342 continued

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Cutaway view of Mounting Bracket Installation
Detail view of Mounting Bracket Installation
FORD-LD (F150)
3312/3342 continued

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3342 FORD LD SUPER RAIL MOUNTING KIT
Description Part No. Qty. Used Material
3312 MOUNTING BRACKET KIT 3312 1 KIT
331205 HARDWARE KIT 331205 1 KIT
3300 BASE RAIL KIT 3307 1 KIT
Description Part No. Qty. Used Material
MOUNTING POST 330701 4 1” ROUND ASSEMBLY
BASE RAIL HINGE PIN 08060001 4 1/2” ROUND
BASE RAIL NUT 98150153 4 1/2”- 13 HEX NUT
3307 BASE RAIL KIT
BASE RAIL EXTENSION 330702 4 2.5” TUBE ASSEMBLY
BASE RAIL 33070001 2 2” SQ. x 1/4” WALL TUBING
CLEVIS PIN CLIP 98410127 4 #3 COTTER PIN
BASE RAIL BOLT 98010183 4 1/2”- 13 x 3” HHCS GRD 5
BASE RAIL LOCK WASHER 98200142 4 1/2” LOCK WASHER
Description Part No. Qty. Used Material
FRAME BRACKET ASSEMBLY REAR D.S. 331203 1
FRAME BRACKET ASSEMBLY REAR P.S. 331204 1
MOUNTING BRACKET HARDWARE KIT 331205 1
3312 MOUNTING BRACKET KIT
FRAME BRACKET ASSEMBLY FRONT P.S. 331202 1
FRAME BRACKET ASSEMBLY FRONT D.S. 331201 1
Description Part No. Qty. Used Material
1/2", FRAME BOLTS 98010167 4 1/2"-13 x 1 1/2" HHCS GRD 5
1/2" FLAT WASHER 98250145 4 1/2" FLAT WASHER
1/2" SPLIT LOCK WASHER 98200142 4 1/2" SPLIT LOCK WASHER
1/2" - 13 HEX NUT 98150153 4 1/2" - 13 HEX NUT
5/8" FRAME BOLTS 98010231 4 5/8"-11 x 1 1/2" HHCS GRD 5
5/8" FLAT WASHER 98250115 8 5/8" FLAT WASHER
5/8" LOCK WASHER 98200133 4 5/8" LOCK WASHER
5/8"-11 HEX NUT 98150175 4 5/8"-11 HEX NUT
LAYOUT TEMPLATE 331200 NOT INCLUDED IN KIT
331205 MOUNTING BRACKET HARDWARE KIT