Re: DIY fifth wheel hitch install
It is not a bad install. We do it a lot.
The key is you MUST be square with the 4 "Pucks" when you drill up through the bed. The best way to insure this is to make sure the rear cross member of the hitch is the same distance from the crossmember in the truck. As you get into it, you will understand what I am talking about.
Also, as you drive the pointed screw up to indent the bed floor, really make a dent. It is hard sometimes to fall into the center of the dimple.
You will need a hole saw for the pucks hole. I think it is 2 1/2", but the instructions will tell you.
Speaking of instructions, they will say you don't need to raise the bed off the frame. It is a LOT easier if you do. We take the back 6 bolts out. Do NOT remove the front bolts and the bed will drop right back down in place. You will need to lower it to line up the hitch as far as square, but getting everything across the frame is worth the effort.
Follow the instructions, and you will get it done.