Draw-Tite 75146 User Manual

INSTALLATION

Product No.

INSTRUCTIONS

PLYMOUTH, MI

WARNING: DO NOT LUBRICATE THREADS, BOLT FAILURE MAY OCCUR DUE TO OVER TIGHTENING.

WARNING: DO NOT DRILL OR WELD TO THIS HITCH.

3/8" LOCK WASHER

3/8" NUT

BUICK ROADMASTER,

CHEVROLET CAPRICE,

& CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT

BOLT PLATE

SMALL SPACER

1/2" SERRATED WASHER

1/2" LOCK WASHER 1/2" NUT

33003/75146

SMALL PARTS

PACKAGE 36364

IMPORTANT NOTES

USE ONLY SUPPLIED OR APPROVED BOLTS, LOCKNUTS, AND WASHERS TO INSTALL THIS HITCH

TOOLS REQUIRED

15 mm WRENCH 15 mm SOCKET 3/4" SOCKET 9/16" DRILL TORQUE WRENCH

3/8" RIB NECK BOLT

EXISTING NUT

5/16" SERRATED WASHER

M8 HEX BOLT

NOTE: DO NOT LUBRICATE THREADS AS IT MAY CAUSE BOLT FAILURE DUE TO OVERTIGHTENING.

This receiver hitch is sized 2" square. Hitch bar must insert 5-3/4" minimum.

1. Remove four metric bolts (two per side) which fasten the Energy Absorbing cylinders to the frame. Save the nuts. Discard the bolts.

CAUTION: BOLT PLATE LOCATION WITHIN THE FRAME IS CRITICAL. BOLT HOLES MUST BE LOCATED AND DRILLED

TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO INSURE SAFE FRAME LOADING. IMPROPER HOLE LOCATION WOULD RESULT IN ATTACHMENT FAILURE. TRAILER SEPARATION FROM CAR COULD RESULT.

(OVER)

Fig. 2

INSTALLING BOLT

PLATE IN FRAME

OUTSIDE

INSIDE

2. Scribe two lines, one on each frame bottom, .88" (7/8") from outside edge of frame and parallel to the edge. Line should be 1" to 2" long and located approximately 14-1/2" forward of frame end.

3. Lift the center section of the hitch upward to the frame. Locate the rear corner plates on the rearward side of the E.A. cylinder flanges. Install four M8 bolts with serrated washers forward through the holes. Reinstall the four M8 nuts removed on step 1. Tighten the nuts finger tight.

4. Install left side plate and right side plate onto the center section with six 3/8" rib neck bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" nuts. Alternately tighten the nuts until the bolt heads seat.

NOTE: The "no rear crossmember frame" allows variances in frame width. In extreme cases, it may be necessary to adjust width;

loosen the two body mounting bolts and eight bumper bolts. Adjust the frame. Frame width (outside to outside) should be

47.08" (47-3/32"). Re-torque body and bumper bolts.

5. Center forward mounting holes of side plates under scribed lines. Use hammer to move plates sideways if necessary. Mark hole centers, remove brackets and drill 9/16" holes through the frame. DO NOT drill into weld bead on the frame.

6. Insert pull wire - spring end first - through the drilled hole and out through the access hole being careful not to pull the wire completely through the drilled hole. Screw a 1/2" carriage bolt with a bolt plate onto the pull wire and pull it into place. (See figure 2). Install spacer with partial hole between the frame and side plates. Install a 1/2" serrated washer, and 1/2" lock nut on the bolt. Repeat for the other side.

7. Torque four M8 bolts to 25 ft.*lb. Torque six 3/8" nuts to 35 ft.*lb. Torque two 1/2" nuts to 70 ft.*lb.

This product complies with safety specification and requirements for the State of New York and VESC regulation V-5 for connecting devices and towing systems. Weight distributing hitch rating is 8000 lb max gross trailer weight and 800 lb max tongue weight. Weight carrying hitch rating is 3500 lb max gross trailer weight and 350 lb max tongue weight. Consult vehicle owner’s manual for towing recommendations and limitations.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Towing Products warrants its Hitches, custom Hitch Receivers, and Sway Controls from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, ordinary wear excepted, for the ownership life of the original consumer purchaser. Towing Products will replace FREE OF CHARGE any part which proves defective in material or workmanship when presented to any Towing Products dealer, Towing Products Warehouse, or returned to factory, TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID, at the address below. THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DEFECTIVE PARTS REPLACEMENT ONLY. LABOR CHARGES AND/OR DAMAGE INCURRED IN INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTI A L DAMA GE S CONNECTED TH EREWITH ARE EXC LUDED . So me sta t es do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not applyto you. Any damage to the Hitch, Custom Hitch receiver or Sway Control as a result of misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, or any use violative of instructions furnished by Towing Products , WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. In the event of a problem with warranty service or performance, you may be able to go to a small claims court, a state court, or a federal district court.

Towing Products PO Box 8102 47774 Anchor Ct. Plymouth, MI 48170

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