Draw-Tite 65052 FRONT MOUNT RECEIVER - Manual

Front Mounted Receiver
Installation Instructions
GM Sierra & Chevy Silverado 1500 Trucks-All
Part Numbers:
65052
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 frame openings. See (Note 1) above.
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. Put end of bolt leaders through holes in
hitch before raising hitch in to position.
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.
Rev. A 11-5-07 65052N Sheet 1 of 3 z 2007 Cequent Towing Products
9/16” Hardened Flat Washer Qty. (6)
1/2” Bolt Leader – Use eye protection, Safety First Qty. (3) 1/2” Conical Toothed Washer Qty. (5)
1/2” Hex Nut Qty. (3) 1/4” X 1-1/2” X 3” Block; with square hole Qty. (3)
1/2” Flat Washer, * (As needed for gap) Qty. (3) 1/2”-13 X 2-1/4” Carriage Bolt Qty. (3)
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: 65052F
CARGO CAPACITY – Do not exceed
500 LB. or Truck Front
G ross A xle W eight R ating, ( GAWR ).
MAXIMUM WINCH LINE PULL 9,000lb.
Receiver Shown In Proper Position
This is a magnified view
of a Bolt Leader
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Splash shield
7 2 3
4
2
7
1
3
3
6
Typical both sides
Air dam
Truck frame
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
Frame shoe
6 1
*5
Bolt Leaders shown
Tape washers to
bottom of frame shoe
9/16” Hardened flat washer
1/2” Conical toothed
washer with teeth
facing up.
Frame shoe
not shown
this side.
Access hole
Note 1. It may be easier to push
blocks into place over holes before
inserting bolt leader through frame.
Bolt leader
Frame shoe