Draw-Tite 24863 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
Ford Mustang
All models including V-6, V-6 Premium, GT 5.0 Liter, GT- Premium,
GT/California-Special & Shelby GT500 5.4 Liter
And convertible models of the above.
Part Numbers:
24863
60280
77238
24843
(U-Haul)
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Wiring Access Location: PC3, PC4
Equipment Required:
Wrenches/Sockets: 13mm, 11/16
Drill Bits: None
1. Lower vehicle exhaust by removing muffler metal tangs out of rubber exhaust hangers at rear of vehicle, See Picture 1. next
page. Also loosen strap bolts holding exhaust together in front of muffler both sides. Rotate mufflers downward so that you have
access to round holes in bottom of frame for fish-wiring bolts in place. See Picture 2. next page.
2. Fish-wire carriage bolts with blocks up through round access hole in bottom of frame and out through holes on outside of frame,
both sides of vehicle. Push end of bolts back inside frame and leave bolt leader wire ends sticking out.
See Picture 3. next page.
3. Raise hitch into position above tailpipes with hitch tubing pushing muffler hangers upward. Locate hitch frame brackets on
outside of frame, being careful to guide bolt leader wire ends through slots in hitch frame brackets as you raise and locate
brackets in place.
4. Pull ends of carriage bolts through vehicle frame and hitch brackets and loosely install conical toothed washers and hex nuts .
Make sure carriage bolts engage with square hole in block as you pull bolts through frame.
5. On V-6 models pull hitch rearward as far as possible to allow for more muffler clearance.
6. Torque hex nuts both sides of vehicle to specifications below.
7. Raise mufflers back in to position and insert metal muffler tangs through rubber hangers both sides. Tighten strap bolts hold ing
exhaust together in front of mufflers. Note! To allow more clearance with bottom of hitch frame brackets and top of tailpipes you
can twist muffler and tailpipe around before tightening bolts.
Tighten 7/16”-14 x 1-1/2” Carriage Bolts with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)
z 2010 , 2011 Cequent Performance Products
Sheet 1 of 6 24863N 05-26-11 Rev. C
Qty. (4) Carriage Bolt, 7/16”-14 x 1-1/2” Qty. (4) Hex Nut, 7/16”-14
Qty. (4) Block, 7/8” x 1-1/2”, with square hole Qty. (5) Bolt Leader, 7/16” (one extra)
Qty. (4) Conical Toothed Washer, 7/16”
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.
2000 LB (908 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
200 LB (90.8 Kg) Max Tongue Weight
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Drawbar must be used in the
Rise position only.
Fastener Kit: 24863F
Drawbar Kit:
3594
Vehicle frames
cut-away to
show detail
Large access hole in
bottom of frame for
fish-wiring bolts
with blocks.
Tailpipe
4 3
4
3
2
1
5
5
Frame
2
1
Other Tools: Universal joint
& extension, spray lubricant.
This is a magnified
view of a Bolt Leader
Fasteners typical,
both sides of vehicle.
Carriage bolts with
blocks shown in place
inside of frame.
Insert large coiled end of Bolt
Leaders through attachment holes in
outside of frame and out through large
access hole. Insert coiled end through
block and screw on to bolt. You are
now ready to pull assembly through
frame and leave ends of Bolt Leaders
sticking out a couple of inches.
It may help to have (2)
people when raising hitch
into place so that you don’t
push ends of bolt leaders
back into frame.
Muffler
V-6 Fascia
V-8, GT Fascia