Draw-Tite 24890 SPORTFRAME HITCH User Manual
Installation instructions
Installation Instructions
Dodge Dart
Part Numbers:
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Wiring Access Location: P3, 4
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 3/4”
Drill Bits: None
Access hole
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Drawbar must be used in the
RISE position only.
Drawbar Kit:
3592
Fastener Kit: 24890F
24890
60309
77278
2000 LB (908 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
200 LB (90.8 Kg) Max Tongue Weight
Note: Fasteners typical
both sides
Exhaust, heat shield
and trunk not shown.
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1
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
5
5
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5
Frame rail
Fascia
Frame rail
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5
5
5
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Frame rail
Figure 2.
Note: on dual exhaust with appearance panels is a tight working area. Wait until exhaust pipes have cooled to install hitch.
1.
Remove (2) round plugs side of frame rail and (1) square plug from bottom of the frame rail, each side. Return (4) round plugs to owner.
2.
Feed the pull wire through the holes in the side of the frame and out through the access holes, attach spacer and bolt and feed one at a
time into the frame rail. Leave the pull wire attached. Repeat on both frame rails.
3.
Push carriage bolt with pull wire attached back into the frame rail leaving pull wire sticking out. As shown in Figure 2.
4.
Feed pull wires through the holes on the brackets.
5.
Raise hitch into position as shown. Figure 1 Note: on dual exhaust locate the hitch near the muffler then raise along exhaust pipes and
move rearward into position
6.
Pull carriage bolts back into place, carefully remove pull wire and attach conical washers and hex nuts.
7.
Torque all fasteners to specifications.
8.
Reinstall square plugs removed in step 1.
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2012 Cequent Performance Products, Inc
Sheet 1 of 3
24890N
7-25-12
Rev. A
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1
1
1
Qty. (4)
Carriage bolt ½-13 X 2.00 Gr5
4
4
4
4
Qty. (4)
Hex nut ½-13
2
2
2
2
Qty. (4)
Spacer ¼” X 1.00 X 3.00
5
5
5
5
Qty. (4)
Pull wire ½”
3
3
3
3
Qty. (4)
Conical washer ½”
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.
Form F206 Rev A 5605
Tighten all ½-13 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Kink pull wire to keep block
independent of bolt
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5
5
5
Figure 1.