Installation Guide

Figure 9
To raise lift bracket
To lower from fully raised
and locked position
Handle
Lift chain
5 links
minimum
If fewer than 5 links, the chain
and snap-up bracket will bind
Lift
bracket
Check vehicle height and
adjust spring bars if necessary
Tighten head fasteners
Check all connections before towing
Step 1
Slip the marked chain link over the hook on lift bracket.
See Figure 9.
Step 2
Insert lift handle onto lift bracket rod above
lift chain hook, as shown in Figure 9.
Step 3
Using the handle, raise the lift bracket up and over center
so that it is fully seated against the mounting bracket.
Step 4
Secure by inserting clip through the lift bracket
and mounting bracket. NOTE: Be sure the chain
is not twisted and hook extends through the link.
Step 1
Remove the locking pin from lift bracket.
Step 2
Insert lift handle onto the rod above lift chain attachment.
Step 3
Carefully lower bracket with handle. It will require effort
to bring the bracket over center and then to resist the
chain tension as the bracket rotates downward.
Vehicle should settle evenly, within 1/2". Re-measure the
front and rear bumper reference points. If the front has settled
much more than the rear, increase the number of chain links
between the lift bracket and the spring bar. The spring bars
should be nearly horizontal when correct height is achieved.
When even settling and correct spring bar position have
been achieved, mark the spring bar chain at the hooked
position with paint for future hook up reference.
NOTE: Figures 10 and 11 show the correct and incorrect
hook-up position of the spring bars. To allow movement
when turning, there should be at least five links between the
lift bracket and the spring bar. The number of links should
be the same on both bars. Adjust head tilt to accomplish
correct chain length.
Tighten 3/4" bolts and locknuts to 200 ft. lbs.
Tighten 5/8" hex head set-screw to 50 ft. lbs. Failure
to tighten bolts may result in fastener loss or failure.
Check the following:
Pin & clip securing shank to receiver
Head to shank fasteners
Trailer ball nut torque
Coupler latch
Snap-up bracket bolt
Safety chains
Lights and turn signals
Braking system, including breakaway switch
Tighten 1/2" head attachment bolts to 75 ft. lbs. torque.
Failure to tighten bolts may result in fastener loss or failure.
Insert the locking pin through the
lift bracket and mounting bracket.
Figure 10 Figure 11
Lift bracket operation
Before raising or lowering the lift bracket, raise the front
of the trailer to reduce the spring bar chain tension. This
will make the lift bracket operation easier and safer.
WARNING: Keep clear of the pivot path of all moving parts
when there is tension on the spring bar chain. Maintain
control of the lift handle at all times when raising or lowering
the spring bar. Be sure that the locking hair pin is in place
once lift bracket is in the up position.
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