Draw-Tite 65028 FRONT MOUNT RECEIVER - Manual

Front Mounted Receiver
Installation Instructions
Chevrolet Silverado 2500/2500HD/3500 2 & 4WD, Suburban 2500 2 & 4WD
GMC Sierra 2500/2500HD/3500 2 & 4WD, Yukon XL 2500 2 & 4WD
(Vehicles With Amber Turn Signals)
Part Numbers:
65028
1. If vehicle is equipped with OEM tow hooks remove tow hook fasteners from inside of frame and bottom of frame and return to vehicle
owner.
2. Raise hitch into position and install fasteners as shown above. Use 1/2" flat washers as spacers between hitch and side of frame if necessary.
3. Due to variations in tow hook mounting holes, it may be necessary to enlarge 1/2" holes in hitch to 9/16" holes.
NOTE: Fascia trimming is optional on 2500 h.D./3500 models. CONSULT VEHICLE OWNER BEFORE TRIMMING.
Tighten all M12 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft (102 N-m).
Rev. B 6-23-06 N65028 Sheet 1 of 3 z 2006 Cequent Towing Products
Flat Washer, 1/2” Qty. (2) 8 Lock Washer, 1/2” Qty. (2) 4
Hex Nut, M12 Qty. (4) 7 Spacer, 2” x 1.5” x 1/4” Qty. (2) 3
Hex Nut, 1/2” Qty. (2) 6 Carriage Bolt, 1/2”-13 x 1-3/4” Qty. (2) 2
Conical Washer, 1/2” Qty. (4) 5 Hex Nut, M12 x 1.75 x 45 Qty. (4) 1
Tighten all 1/2” GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft (102 N-m).
CARGO CAPACITY – DO NOT EXCEED
500 LB. OR VEHICLE FRONT GROSS
AXLE WEIGHT RATING. (GAWR)
LB. MAX. WINCH LINE PULL 9000
Wrenches: 3/4”, 7/8”, 18mm
Equipment Required:
Drill Bits: 9/16”
Fastener Kit: K65028
Pull Wire
Frame Rail
Tow Hook
Vehicles Without
OEM Tow Hooks
Vehicles Without
OEM Tow Hooks
Vehicles With
OEM Tow Hooks
Vehicles With
OEM Tow Hooks
Orient Spacer
As Shown
Fascia Has To Be
Pushed Up 1-1/2”
on 2002 And
Later Vehicles
Receiver Shown In Proper Position
Hitch Requires 5/8” Pin and Clip
Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. 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. Do not cut, weld, or
modify hitch.
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.