Draw-Tite 65064 FRONT MOUNT RECEIVER - Manual

Front Mounted Receiver
Installation Instructions
GM Sierra & Chevy Silverado 1500 Trucks-All
Part Numbers:
65064
1. It is necessary to either remove lower air dam or trim plastic air dam to install this hitch.
CONSULT VEHICLE OWNER BEFORE TRIMMING.
2. Using 1/2” bolt leaders pull 1/2” carriage bolts and blocks into access holes openings. Use reverse bolt leader method
for frame shoe installation. If needed ; lower or loosen splash shield to install the carriage bolt and block to cross
member. After fasteners are installed, reinstall the splash shield.
3. Note (Detail A) showing how to use 9/16” hardened flat washers and 1/2” Conical toothed washers to fill up space in
large 1-1/4” diameter holes in bottom of frame inside of frame shoes. Teeth on conical washers should be facing up.
4. Use tape, (Detail B) to hold washers in place before lifting hitch in to place.
5. Use 1/2” flat washers as needed between hitch and bottom of cross member to fill gap created by splash shield.
6. Install remaining fasteners as shown.
z 2013 Cequent Performance Products Sheet 1 of 3 65064N 8-7-13 Rev. A
Qty. (3) 1/2”-13 X 2-1/4” Carriage Bolt Qty. (3) 1/2” Flat Washer, * (As needed for gap)
Qty. (3) 1/4” X 1” X 3” Block; with square hole Qty. (3) 1/2” Hex Nut
Qty. (5) 1/2” Conical Toothed Washer Qty. (3) 1/2” Bolt Leader – Use eye protection, Safety First
Qty. (6) 9/16” Hardened Flat Washer
Tighten all 1/2” GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft (102 N-M).
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.
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 3/4”, 7/8”
Drill Bits: None
Fastener Kit: 65064F
CARGO CAPACITY – Do not exceed
500 LB. or Truck Front
G ross A xle W eight R ating, ( GAWR ).
9,000lb. MAXIMUM WINCH LINE PULL
Receiver Shown In Proper Position
This is a magnified view
of a Bolt Leader
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Air dam
Other: Tape, Marking chalk,
Tool to cut plastic air dam.
Other: Tape, Marking chalk,
Tool to cut plastic air dam.
Frame
shoe
Detail
A
Frame
shoe
Detail
B
Bumper
fascia
Cross member
6 1
*5
Bolt Leader
Frame shoe
not shown
this side.
Access holes
Frame shoe
Printed in Mexico
Tape washers to
bottom of frame shoe
Splash shield
Truck frame
Reverse bolt leader Method
Frame shoe
9/16” Hardened flat washer
1/2” Conical toothed
washer with teeth
facing up
Note:
Fasteners
typical both
sides