Reese 45012 User Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FORD F-250 F-350
WITH 37” FRAME
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.
BOLT PLATE
AND 10” DROP BUMPER
ELKHART, IN., OAKVILLE, ONT.
Product No.
45012
SMALL PARTS
PACKAGE 45252
USE ONLY REESE SUPPLIED OR APPROVED BOLTS, LOCKNUTS,
AND WASHERS TO INSTALL THIS HITCH
5/8” HEX BOLTS
5/8” FLAT WASHERS
5/8” FLAT WASHERS
5/8” LOCK WASHERS
5/8” NUTS
IMPORTANT NOTES
TOOLS REQUIRED
15/16” SOCKET
15/16” WRENCH
TORQUE WRENCH
RECEIVER
1. Spare tire may need to be loosened for installation.
2. Insert a 5/8” hex bolt with bolt plate down through the rear holes in the frame. See diagram above.
3. Lift the hitch up to the frame. Align the rear holes in the hitch bracket with the 5/8” bolts. Install 5/8” flatwashers, 5/8” lock
washers and 5/8” nuts on the 5/8” bolts.
(OVER)
For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-800-758-0869
45012IN-1JUL98A PCN4146 © 1998 REESE PRODUCTS, INC. Litho in USA
4. Insert 5/8” hex bolts with 5/8” flatwashers down through the remaining six holes. Install 5/8” flatwashers , 5/8” lockwashers and
5/8” nuts on the 5/8” bolts.
5. Torque all nuts to 115 lb-ft.
6. Retighten the spare tire if it was loosened.
For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-800-758-0869
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 14000 LB. MAX. GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT AND 1700 LB. MAX. TONGUE WEIGHT. WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH RATING IS
12000 LB MAX GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT AND 1200 LB MAX TONGUE WEIGHT. CONSULT VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL FOR TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS AND LIMITATIONS.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Reese 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 and excepted, for the ownership life of the original consumer purchaser. Reese will replace FREE OF CHARGE any part which proves defective in
material or workmanship when presented to any Reese dealer, Reese Warehouse or return 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 us, 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
Reese 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 and tear excepted, for the ownership life of the original consumer purchaser.
with warranty service or performance, you may be able to go to a small claims court, a state court, or a federal district court.
Reese Products, Inc.
51671 State Road 19-N
Elkhart, IN 46514
45012IN-1JUL98A PCN4146 © 1998 REESE PRODUCTS, INC. Litho in USA
Reese Products of Canada, Ltd.
475 Wyecroft Road
Oakville, Ontario
Canada L6K2H2
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