Draw-Tite 75156 User Manual [en, es, fr]
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Fishwire (provided)
Fastener Kit: F41549 or KA-8002-291
Wrenches: ¾”
Drill Bits: 7/16”
Fasteners typical
Both sides
Installation Instructions
Ford F-150
Lincoln Mark LT
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Hitch type
Weight Distributing
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Wiring Access Location: PU3
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Shackle bracket
Typical both sides
Part Numbers:
75156
33077
87195
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
8008000
6006000
Make sure blocks do not
Overlap inside frame before
Tightening.
Figure 1
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2
On vehicles with vibration dampener assembly mounted to driver’s side frame rail, remove and retain dampener and
fasteners for re-installation after hitch installation. See Figure 2 for dampener re-installation.
NOTE
: Vibration dampener cannot be re-installed on Flareside models.
NOTE: Lowering spare tire may ease installation
1. Raise hitch into position, aligning holes in hitch side brackets with holes in vehicle frame as shown.
2. Install ¼ X 3 block and carriage bolt thru end of frame into rearmost slot in frame, each side. Fasten with lock washers and nuts.
Finger-tighten only at this time.
3. Fishwire ¼ X 3 blocks and carriage bolts, 2 each side, thru forwardmost square hole in side of frame rail and into holes aligned
with holes in hitch side bracket. Fasten with lock washers and nuts.
NOTE:
NOTE:
4. Raise spare tire back into position.
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. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5
and SAE J684.
Carriage Bolt ½-13Qty. (6)
Block ¼ X 3”Qty. (6)
Make sure blocks do not overlap inside frame before tightening.
On vehicles with Vibration Dampener assembly, see Figure 2 to install dampener before tightening fasteners.
Tighten all ½-13 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft.
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4
z 2003, 2005 Cequent Towing Products
Lock Washer ½”Qty. (6)
Hex Nut ½-13Qty. (6)
Rev. C5-23-05N75156Sheet 1 of 6
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Installation Instructions
Ford F-150
Lincoln Mark LT
Slide existing J-nut
Over drilled hole
Part Numbers:
75156
33077
87195
Spring shackle
bracket
Approximate location of
drilled hole thru spring
Shackle bracket and
Dampener.
Figure 3
View in direction
Of arrow “A”
Spring shackle
bracket
Vibration
dampener
Drill 7/16” hole
In spring shackle
bracket and dampener
Bracket
SEE FIGURE 3
Vibration dampener
Driver’s side
Frame rail
Hitch side bracket
Re-use existing
M10 fasteners
Vibration dampener bracket
Re-use existing
M10 fasteners
Figure 2
NOTE: On Flareside models vibration dampener assembly cannot be re-installed with hitch, and therefore must be
permanently removed for hitch installation.
1. Remove lock washer and nut from rearmost bolt on driver’s side frame rail which was finger-tightened in step 2 of hitch
installation.
2. Attach dampener bracket to dampener using (2) existing M10 fasteners as shown in Figure 2.
Tighten M10 fasteners with torque wrench to 38 lb.-ft.
3. Raise dampener with bracket attached and secure with with ½” fasteners at rearmost driver’s side attachment point as shown in
figure 2.
4. Drill 7/16” hole thru spring shackle bracket and adjoining face of dampener bracket as shown in Figure 3. Install existing M10
fastener as shown in figure 2.
Tighten M10 fastener with torque wrench to 38 lb.-ft
Tighten all ½-13 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 lb.-ft.
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. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5
and SAE J684.
z 2003, 2005 Cequent Towing Products
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Rev. C5-23-05N75156Sheet 2 of 6
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