Reese 33048 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Product No.

NISSAN PICK-UP

You can take it with you.

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

WARNING: DO NOT DRILL OR WELD TO THIS HITCH.

BUMPER BRACKET

3/8” KNURLED BOLT

3/8” LOCK WASHER

3/8” NUT

PLYMOUTH, MI

1/2” LOCK WASHER

1/2” NUT

1/2” HEX HEAD BOLT

33048

SMALL PARTS

PACKAGE 37557

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

1/2” CARRIAGE BOLT

LARGE BOLT PLATE

USE EXISTING HOLE IN THE FRAME

1/2” CONICAL

WASHER

IMPORTANT NOTES

TOOLS REQUIRED

3/4” SOCKET 9/16” SOCKET 1/2” DRILL TORQUE WRENCH

1/2” CARRIAGE BOLT

SMALL BOLT PLATE

FRAME

DRILLED HOLE

“L” BRACKET

NOTE: FASTENERS TYPICAL, BOTH SIDES

MODELS WITH 75” BED USE THIS DIAGRAM (See second page for models with 56” bed.)

1. Remove the bolt from the bottom of the frame on both sides of the vehicle. Insert 1/2” carriage bolt and large bolt plate through large rear hole in the frame. Repeat for the other side.

2. Lift the hitch up to frame with the carriage bolts going down through the second hole from the forward end of hitch bracket. Install 1/2" lock washers and nuts on the bolts. See Diagram. Snug up the nuts.

3. Attach the “L” brackets to hitch brackets using the 1/2" carriage bolts with small bolt plates and the 1/2” hex bolts with 1/2” conical washers into the "L" brackets as shown. Hold the hitch level. Using one of the obround holes in the “L” bracket as a guide drill a 1/2" hole into the bumper bracket. Install 1/2" hex bolt, conical washer, lock washer, and nut. (Both sides)

4. Lift center section up between the brackets and install the 3/8” knurled bolts, 3/8” lock washers, and

the 3/8” nuts. Tighten nuts until the bolt heads seat against the brackets.

5. Torque all 3/8” nuts to 35 ft.*lb. Torque all 1/2” nuts to 70 ft.*lb.

(OVER)

1/2” CARRIAGE BOLT

SMALL BOLT PLATE

USE EXISTING HOLE IN THE FRAME

DRILL HOLE IN FRAME FOR THIS BOLT

1/2” LOCK WASHER

1/2” NUT

USE SECOND HOLE AS SHOWN.

3/8” KNURLED BOLT

3/8” LOCK WASHER

1/2” CARRIAGE BOLT

LARGE BOLT PLATE

3/8” NUT

USE FORWARD HOLE AS A GUIDE TO DRILL 1/2” HOLE IN FRAME.

NOTE: FASTENERS TYPICAL, BOTH SIDES

MODELS WITH 56” BED USE THIS DIAGRAM (See page one for models with 75” bed.)

1. Remove the bolt from the bottom of the frame on both sides of the vehicle. Insert 1/2” carriage bolt and large bolt plate through large rear hole in the frame. Repeat for the other side.

2. Lift the hitch up to the frame with the carriage bolts going down through the second hole from rear in the hitch bracket. Install 1/2" lock washers and 1/2" nuts on the bolts. See the diagram above.

3. Using the front hole in the bracket as a guide, drill a 1/2" hole in the frame. Insert a 1/2" carriage bolt with a small bolt plate down through the frame and the hitch bracket. Install a 1/2" lock washer and 1/2" nut on the bolt. Repeat for the other side. See the diagram above.

4. Lift center section up between the brackets and install the 3/8” knurled bolts, 3/8” lock washers, and

the 3/8” nuts. Tighten nuts until the bolt heads seat against the brackets.

5. Torque all 3/8” nuts to 35 ft.*lb. Torque all 1/2” nuts to 70 ft.*lb.

NOTE: The above installation can be used for models with 75” beds, but longer ball mounts and weight distributing shanks will be required.

FRAME

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH SAFETY SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND VESC REGULATION V-5 FOR CONNECTION DEVICES AND TOWING SYSTEMS. WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING HITCH RATING IS 5000 LB. MAX. GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT AND 550 LB. MAX. TONGUE WEIGHT. WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH RATING IS 4000 LB. MAX. GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT AND 400 LB. MAX. TONGUE WEIGHT. CONSULT VEHICLE OWNERS 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CONNECTED THEREWITH ARE EXCLUDED. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to 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.

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