Draw-Tite 65049 FRONT MOUNT RECEIVER - Manual

Front Mounted Receiver
Installation Instructions
Ford SuperDuty 250/350/450
All including Cab-on-Chassis
Part Numbers:
65049
Bumper
Ai d
Truck cab mount
Truck frame
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 13/16”, 7/8”,
15/16” ,18mm
Drill Bits: None
Fastener Kit: 65049F
CARGO CAPACITY – Do not exceed
500 LB. or Truck Front
Gross Axle Weight Rating, (GAWR).
9,000lb. MAXIMUM WINCH LINE PULL
Receiver Shown In Proper Position
Forward truck
frame
Truck frame cut-away to
show Bolt Leader through
slot in truck frame
Air dam
slot in truck frame
Forward truck cab
mount bracket
Mount bracket cut-away
to show detail
1 2 3 4
Rear tab of hitch aligns with slot
in frame between mount bracket
This is a magnified
view of a Bolt Leader
Bolt Leader sho n
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
End of Bolt Leader
Remove existing brackets if present
both sides. Return to owner.
On newer models with bracket on outside of
frame insert this bolt from opposite direction
On some models be careful
i h l i l i i
Qty. (2) Hex Bolt, 9/16”-12 x 2” Gr5 Qty. (2) Carriage Bolt, 5/8”-11 X 2” Gr5
Qty. (2) Flat Washer, 9/16” Qty. (2) Lock Washer, 5/8”
Qty. (2) Lock Washer, 9/16” Qty. (2) Hex Nut, 5/8”
Qty. (2) Hex Nut, 9/16” Qty. (1) Bolt Leader, 5/8”
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Bolt Leader shown
5 6 7 8
not to pinch electrical wiring
between hitch and bumper.
1. On newer model trucks it is necessary to trim or cut opening in plastic air dam attached to bottom of bumper.
2. It may also be necessary to remove existing frame end brackets if present. See above.
3. Position hitch and install fasteners as shown above. Using 5/8” bolt leader to pull 5/8” carriage bolt into frame slot.
4. Torque fasteners to specifications below.
Tighten all 9/16” GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 110 Lb.-Ft (149 N-M).
CONSULT VEHICLE OWNER BEFORE TRIMMING OR CUTTING PLASTIC AIR DAM.
Tighten all 5/8” GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 150 Lb.-Ft (203 N-M).
z 2007, 2009 Cequent Performance Products Sheet 1 of 3 65049N 10-12-09 Rev. C
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.