Draw-Tite SPORTFRAME HITCH User Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
WIRING ACCESS LOCATION:
DRILL BITS:
HITCH REQUIRES 1/2"PIN AND CLIP
WRENCHES:
1/4, 7/16, 1" HOLE SAW
(TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS WITH TORQUE WRENCH)
PC3, PC4
N24687E
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1
SHEET OF
c
13mm, 15mm, 11/16
2001 Towing Products
VEHICLE
FORD MUSTANG - ALL MODELS
2000 LB MAX GROSS TRAILER WT
200 LB MAX TONGUE WEIGHT
DO NOT EXC EED TOWING VEHICLE RATINGS
11/27/07
REV: C
HITCH NO.
24687
77029
60887
FRAME
RAIL
HITCH SHOWN IN PROPER POSITION
FRAME RAIL
EXISTING WELDNUT
FOR BUMPER BRACKET
1" HOLE
FIGURE 2
M10 X 1.50 X 45mm CL9.8
TYPICAL BOTH SIDES
1/4" HOLE
OPTIONAL SPACER
BLOCK (4833-001)
BUMPER
BOLT ASSEMBLY
BUMPER
FASCIA
OPTIONAL SPACER
BLOCK (4833-001)
DRILL 1" ACCESS HOLES IN
BUMPER TO INSTALL BOLT
AND BLOCK
AVAILABLE FOR
FISHWIRING ON
SOME MODELS.
TAB
FIGURE 1
7/16 DRILLED
HOLE
OPTIONAL SPACER
BLOCK (4833-001)
TAB
7/16-14 X 1.50 GR5
CARRIAGE BOLT
3/16 X 1 X 2 BLOCK (3837)
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER
NUT
BUMPER
RETURN TO VEHICLE OWNER.
2. RAISE HITCH INTO POSITION AND INSTALL M10 BOLT ASSEMBLIES THRU HITCH INTO EXISTING WELDNUTS.
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
3. DRILL A 1/4" HOLE AND A 1" ACCESS HOLE, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2, IN BOTTOM OF BUMPER INBOARD OF
EACH TAB ON HITCH. THE 1 X 2 BLOCK WILL NOT FIT THRU THE 1" HOLE ALONE.
NOTE: ON SOME MODELS THERE IS A RECTANGULAR HOLE THAT CAN BE USED FOR FISHWIRING AND THE 1"
ACCESS HOLE WILL NOT HAVE TO BE DRILLED.
4. PUSH RECEIVER UP UNTIL HITCH TABS CONTACT BUMPER, SUPPORT WITH A JACK IF NECESSARY.
5. USING THE TABS ON THE HITCH AS GUIDES, DRILL TWO (2) 7/16" HOLES INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE BUMPER.
NOTE: BUMPER MATERIAL IS VERY TOUGH AND DIFFICULT TO DRILL. USE 7/16 ROTABROACH HOLE CUTTING
TOOL - DRAW-TITE PART NUMBER 6809 (SOLD SEPARATELY) OR CARBIDE DRILL.
6. FISHWIRE THRU EACH ACCESS HOLE A 7/16" CARRIAGE BOLT AND BLOCK. ATTACH A FLAT WASHER, LOCK
WASHER AND NUT AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1.
7. CHECK TO SEE IF RECEIVER TUBE IS LEVEL. VARIATIONS IN BUMPER POSITION MAY MAKE IT NECESSARY TO ADD
A SPACER (PROVIDED) EITHER BETWEEN HITCH SIDE ARM AND FRAME RAIL OR HITCH TAB AND BUMPER, TIGHTEN
BOLTS.
DISCARD M10 SHIPPING NUTS.
TIGHTEN M10 CL9.8 FASTENERS TO 38 LB.-FT.
FASTENERS WILL NOT BE REUSED1. REMOVE BUMPER BRACKET BOLTS FROM BOTTOM OF EACH FRAME RAIL - -
TIGHTEN 7/16 GR5 FASTENERS TO 50 LB.-FT.
9 3/4"
PIN 2210 DT
CLIP 2209 DT
DRAWBAR KIT 3592 (INCLUDES PIN & CLIP)
Length
DRAWBAR
3597
2 1/8" Rise
USE ONLY THE DRAWBAR SHOWN FOR CORRECT BUMPER CLEARANCE AND HEIGHT.
DRAWBAR MUST BE USED IN THE RISE POSITION ONLY.
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.
APPROX W EIGHT (LB.)
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NOTE:
Check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is
Check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is
NOTE:
removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A
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
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
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.
weight and tongue weight. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
FASTENE R KIT
K24687
Canton, Michigan
Elkhart, Indiana
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