Draw-Tite 75038 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

WIRING ACCESS LOCATION: PU1 & PU2

DRILL BITS:

WRENCHES:

HITCH SHOWN IN PROPER POSITION

1/2

(TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS WITH TORQUE WRENCH)

VEHICLE CROSSMEMBER

3/4, 7/8

STEP BUMPER

SHEET OF

DODGE DAKOTA DODGE D&W SERIES PICKUP DODGE RAMCHARGER

1996, 1999 Draw-Tite, Inc.

VEHICLE

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HITCH NO.

75038 87471

FORD BRONCO (FULL SIZE) FORD F-SERIES PICKUP (W/37.5 FRAME) PLYMOUTH TRAILDUSTER

DO NOT EXCEED LOWER OF

TOWING VEHICLE MFR'S RATINGS OR

HITCH TYPE

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING

WEIGHT CARRYING

BALL MOUNT

MAX GROSS

TRLR WT(LB)

8000

5000

MAX TONGUE

WT(LB)

800

500

1/2-13 x 1-3/4 GR5

CARRIAGE BOLT

1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2 BLOCK (1277)

LOCK WASHER NUT

RIVET LOCATION WILL VARY DEPENDING ON VEHICLE.

FRAME RAIL

11/21/07

1/2-20 X 1-3/4 GR5 HEX BOLT 1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2 BLOCK (3149) FLANGED LOCKNUT

FORMED DEPRESSION

RAMCHARGER AND TRAILDUSTER APPLICATIONS

REAR FRAME RIVET MUST BE DRILLED OUT AND RECEIVER ATTACHMENT MADE AT THIS POSITION. IF RECEIVER IS REMOVED, REINSTALL THE 1/2-20 X 1-3/4 GR5 HEX BOLTS (TIGHTENED TO 95 LB.-FT.) TO RETAIN FRAME AND CROSSMEMBER CONNECTION.

FORD F-SERIES PICK-UP APPLICATIONS

BUMPER BRACKETS MAY REQUIRE READJUSTMENT TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR HITCH SIDE BRACKETS. ON SOME FORD PICKUP MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 16" SPARE TIRE, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO ADJUST SPARE TIRE CRADLE TO RETAIN UNDER VEHICLE TIRE STOWAGE AFTER HITCH IS INSTALLED.

DODGE DAKOTA PICK-UP APPLICATIONS

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LOWER SPARE TIRE. FORWARD MOST AND REARWARD MOST RECEIVER ATTACHMENT HOLES SHOULD ALIGN WITH EXISTING HOLES IN VEHICLE FRAME. IF NOT USE 1/2" DRILL TO ENLARGE THEM. RAISE SPARE TIRE, REPOSITION IT SLIGHTLY FORWARD.

1. WHERE APPLICABLE, REMOVE SPARE TIRE AND CARRIER FROM VEHICLE.

2. REMOVE UNDERCOATING FROM ATTACHING SURFACES. POSITION RECEIVER ON VEHICLE, MAKING SURE IT IS CENTERED ON VEHICLE AND THAT FORMED DEPRESSION IN SIDE BRACKET IS POSITIONED OVER RIVET, IF PRESENT.

3. DRILL 1/2" HOLES IN BOTTOM OF FRAME USING RECEIVER AS A TEMPLATE.

4. INSTALL ALL FASTENERS AS SHOWN, PLACING BLOCKS INSIDE VEHICLE FRAME.

TIGHTEN NUTS ON 1/2-13 GR5 CARRIAGE BOLTS TO 75 LB.-FT. TIGHTEN LOCKNUTS ON 1/2-20 GR5 HEX BOLTS TO 95 LB.-FT.

5. TO RETAIN UNDER-BOX STOWAGE, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER WILL HAVE TO BE RELOCATED AND/OR MODIFIED. MAKE

SURE RELOCATED TIRE AND CARRIER DO NOT CONTACT BRAKE LINE, REAR AXLE OR OTHER SAFETY-RELATED

COMPONENTS.

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTING DEVICES AND TOWING

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTING DEVICES AND TOWING SYSTEMS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND V.E.S.C. REGULATION V-5.

SYSTEMS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND V.E.S.C. REGULATION V-5.

APPROX WEIGHT (LB.)

NOTE:

Check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is

removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A

hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Follow car maker's specs for maximum trailer weight and tongue weight. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.

36.6

FASTENER KIT NO.

1130-494

Canton, Michigan