Reese 44673 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
99-2007 Ford F250/350 Superduty Truck
Part Numbers:
75740
87618
44673
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 3/4”, 7/8”
Drill Bits: None
Fastener Kit: 75740F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or
Wiring Access Location: PU1, PU2 --- PU3 on 04’ Heritage
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Distributing 10,000 (4540 Kg) 1000 (454 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
6000 (2724 Kg) 900 (408 Kg)
*See notes below regarding spare tire
Truck frame
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4
5
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2
97-2003 Ford F150 & F250 LightDuty Truck
2004 Ford F150 Heritage Truck
Bumper
z 2012 Cequent Performance Products, Inc. Sheet 1 of 3 75740N 2-14-12 Rev. A
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: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Tighten all 1/2-13 Gr5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Qty. (6) 1/2"-13 X 1-3/4” Carriage Bolt Gr5 Qty. (6) 1/2” Helical lock washer
Qty. (6) 1/4” x 1-1/2” x 2” Block with square hole Qty. (6) 1/2” Hex Nut
Qty. (6) ½” Flat Washer
1. Before installing hitch lower spare tire on all SuperDuty trucks. Lower spare tire on all Light Duty trucks with 16” or larger tires.
Spare will be relocated or reinstalled after hitch installation.
Note! - 20” spare tires will not allow original relocation under truck.
2. Make sure that no electrical wires or other obstructions are inside of truck frame so that bolts and blocks can sit flat on bottom of
frame when tightened in the following steps.
3. Install carriage bolts and blocks down through truck frame as shown in Figure 1. Raise hitch into position carefully so as not to
push bolts back through frame. Loosely install flat washers, lock washers and hex nuts onto carriage bolts. After ensuring that
blocks and bolts are sitting flat, torque bolts to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M).
4. Reinstall spare tire. Note: Spare tire may have to be relocated.
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Figure 1.
All Fasteners Typical
Both Sides