Ramsey QM 251070 User Manual

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STEP 1
Cut a small notch in the rear of the plastic molding on the bottom of the bumper as shown in Figure 1. This view is forward of the left front wheel on the outside of the vehicle frame. Locate and mark the position of the notch by laying a frame mounting bracket #2 flat on the vehicle shackle mount plate as shown. Cut the notch 1-1/4” in length. Repeat for right hand side of truck.
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STEP 2
Remove the factory flange nut at the spring eyebolt. To facilitate removal, use a heat gun on the nut to soften the thread-locking compound. Remove the two upper shackle mount plate bolts (Figure 2).
STEP 3
Install the frame mounting brackets #2 using the factory flange nut at the spring eyebolt. Reapply Ford thread-locking compound (Ford part # EOAZ-19554-AA) or Loctite 242 to the threads and torque the flange nut to 185 ft-lbs. (250 Nm).
WARNING
FAILURE TO USE THE RECOMMENDED THREAD-LOCKING COMPOUND AND TO TORQUE THE FLANGE NUT TO 185 FT-LBS. COULD RESULT IN SPRING MOUNT FAILURE.
Next install the M12 X 1.75 X 65mm bolts #4 and lockwashers #7 at the upper bolt locations using the supplied spacers #1 to fill the gap (Figure 2). Some vehicles may also require the supplied flat washers #6 (not shown) in this location as additional spacers. Use the existing vehicle nuts to loosely secure the bolts.
Install the QM front receiver #9 between the frame mounting brackets and secure using two ½” X 1-1/2” bolts #3 and lockwashers #7 each side. Torque to 87 ft-lbs. (118 Nm).
Torque the frame mounting bracket upper bolts #4 to 90 ft-lbs. (122 Nm).
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PARTS LIST FOR QM FRONT RECEIVER KIT # 251070
ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION
1 4 362279 Spacer, Frame Mounting 2 2 408283 Frame Mounting Bracket 3 4 414551 Capscrew ½-13 NC x 1-1/2 Hex Head, Gr. 5, F/B 4 4 415312 Bolt M12 x 1.75 x 65mm Hex Head Gr. 10,9 5 4 418069 Nut ½-13 NC Hex Reg. Z/P 6 4 418221 Washer, ½ SAE Flat 7 8 418229 Lockwasher ½ I.D. Med. Sect. 8 1 472032 QM Receiver Cover 9 1 530150 QM Front Receiver
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