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Passenger-side
frame rail
(actual vehicle may
differ from image)
Driver-side frame rail
(actual vehicle may differ from image)
5
2
6
6
Some GM models have a
weldnut in this location
Ford mounting
bracket orientation
Chevrolet / GMC and Dodge / Ram
mounting bracket orientation
1
1
7
7
4
4
4
3
Step 1
Place the supplied fasteners into position on the vehicle where
possible without drilling, per application. The fishwire technique
may be required for some applications.
Insert coiled end of shwire tool through hitch
mounting hole in vehicle frame rail and out the
access hole. Pass coiled end of shwire
through spacer and thread bolt into
coil. Kink wire to keep spacer
seperate from bolt as shown.
Pull shwire, spacer and
bolt through frame and
out mounting hole. Use
shwire to guide hitch during mounting and
prevent loss of bolt or spacer inside frame rail.
MOUNTING
HOLE
ACCESS
HOLE
FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE
Step 2
Mount the side plates to the frame rails as shown in the assembly below.
(Ford, Chevrolet / GMC and Dodge / Ram out).
Raise the center section into position and
loosely secure to the side plates.
Drill remaining holes if necessary. (2003 - 2004 Ford trucks)
Step 3
Install the remaining fasteners.
Torque all hardware to the following specifications:
7/16" fasteners to 42 lb-ft.
1/2" fasteners to 64 lb-ft.
M14 fasteners to 88 lb-ft.
Parts List
Qty Description #
4 Carriage bolt, 1/2" - 13 x 1 3/4" 1
2 Hex head cap screw,
M14 - 2 x 40mm 2
8 Carriage bolt, 1/2" - 13 x 1 1/4" 3
12 Hex flange nut, 1/2" - 13 4
2 Serrated conical washer, 1/2" 5
2 Fishwire, 1/2" x 20" 6
4 Square hole spacer,
1/2" x 1" x 3" 7
ASSEMBLY
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5