Cequent Performance Products REESE TOWPOWER 37096 Fiche D'instructions page 11

1/2" X 2 1/4" CARRIAGE BOLT
1/4" x 1" x 3" BOLT PLATE
VEHICLE FRAME
1/2" NUT
1/2" CONICAL
WASHER
3/8" x 1-1/4" x 2 1/2"
BOLT PLATE
HOLE 1
(LONG BED)
3/8" x 1-1/4" x 2 1/2"
BOLT PLATE
1/2" CONICAL
WASHER
1/2" X 2 1/4"
HEX BOLT
CENTER SECTION
NOTE:
General assembly - loosely assemble center section (page 1); loosely install side brackets on vehicle (this page);
install center section assembly; tighten all fasteners to proper specifications (page 1)
88-00 CHEVY & GMC C/K PICKUP SERIES (CLASSIC):
1. Lower spare tire.
2. If your vehicle has rivets on the bottom of the frame, you will need to install one 3/8" thick spacer between the frame and hitch side
bracket at each bolting location. These are needed for clearance between the bracket and the rivet head. The bracket cannot be bolted
directly against the rivets.
3. Install 1/2" X 2 1/4" hex bolt, 1/2" conical washer, and 3/8" thick spacer with the head on the bottom of the frame. Finger tighten 1/2"
conical washer and 1/2" nut on each bolt. For short beds use hole 2. For long beds use hole 1. NOTE: SOME DUAL PIPE EXHAUST
SYSTEMS WILL HIT THE BRACKET. THE EXHAUST WILL NEED TO BE MODIFIED.
4. Short Beds: Insert 1/2" carriage bolts with bolt plates down through the 1" diameter hole in the frame and into hole 5 in the hitch side
bracket. Finger tighten 1/2" conical washer and 1/2" nut on each bolt.
5. Long Beds: Insert 1/2" carriage bolts with bolt plates down through the 1" diameter hole in the frame and into hole 4 in the hitch side
bracket. Finger tighten 1/2" conical washer and 1/2" nut on each bolt.
6. Install center section as pre-assembled on front page with (4) 3/8" X 1 1/4" bolts and washer nuts, both sides. Align center section of
hitch with center of vehicle. Finger tighten fasteners.
7. Tighten hitch side brackets to vehicle frame. Tighten side plate assemblies to side brackets. Tighten side bracket assemblies to center
section. Refer to front page for specified torque values.
8. Raise spare tire back into place.
9. Be sure the spare tire in not rubbing against the brake hose. If needed, bend the hose mounting bracket to ensure proper clearance.
INSTALLATION H
3/8" x 1-1/4" x 2 1/2"
HOLE 4
HOLE 3
(LONG BED)
HITCH SIDE BRACKET
3/8" x 1 1/4 bolt
SIDE PLATE ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED
9/16", 3/4" SOCKET
TORQUE WRENCH
SAFETY GLASSES
BOLT PLATE
HOLE 2
(SHORT BED)
HOLE 5
(SHORT BED)
3/8" WASHER
NUTS
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