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Correct Bracket Positioning
The larger brackets attached to the tension
chains should be placed on the OUTSIDE of the
trailer frame. As discussed in installation step
4-3, start by loosely attaching these outside
brackets to the smaller brackets placed on the
INSIDE of the trailer frame.
Correct Bolt Installation Order
If installing 3″/4″/5″/6″ universal brackets,
4-3/8″ brackets, or 7″/8″ brackets, begin by
loosely attaching each set of inside and outside
brackets with a frame bracket bolt and nut
through the TOP bracket holes with the nut on
the inside. Then, use a second frame bolt and
nut through the rst set of bracket holes below
the lower edge of your trailer frame. Do not
install the pointed set screws until installation
step 4-6.
If installing RAISED 3″/4″/5″/6″ brackets,
begin by loosely attaching each set of inside
and outside brackets with a frame bracket bolt
and nut through the BOTTOM bracket holes
with the nut on the inside. Then, use a second
frame bolt and nut through the rst set of bracket
holes above the upper edge of your trailer frame.
Do not install the pointed set screws until
installation step 4-6.
CAUTION! Double-check around the trailer frame to see if there are any brake lines, gas lines, or
wiring that could be damaged by installation of the frame brackets. If so, nd a way to reroute them
before nal installation.
4-3. Make sure both chains are equal in length, and relatively straight (not twisted). Then, while keeping the chains tight,
LOOSELY attach (barely hand-tighten) both pairs of frame brackets to the tongue of the trailer using the positioning below.
Do not insert the set screws yet.
NOTE: If you are installing multi-size frame brackets, use the bolt
holes that are closest to your frame size
(see picture at right for sizing on universal brackets).
Top bolt-hole
Threaded set-screw hole
3-inch bolt-hole position
4-inch bolt-hole position
5-inch bolt-hole position
6-inch bolt-hole position
Place First
Place Second
ENSURING CORRECT BRACKET INSTALLATION
Place First
Place Second
CORRECT INSTALLATION ORDER FOR:
• 3″/4″/5″/6″ (Universal) Brackets
• 4-3/8″ Brackets
• 7″/8″ Brackets
CORRECT INSTALLATION ORDER FOR:
• RAISED 3″/4″/5″/6″ Brackets