Spring shackle
bracket
Approximate location of
drilled hole thru spring
Shackle bracket and
Dampener.
Figure 3
View in direction
Of arrow "A"
NOTE: On Flareside models vibration dampener assembly cannot be re-installed with hitch, and therefore must be
permanently removed for hitch installation.
1.
Remove lock washer and nut from rearmost bolt on driver's side frame rail which was finger-tightened in step 2 of hitch
installation.
2.
Attach dampener bracket to dampener using (2) existing M10 fasteners as shown in Figure 2.
3.
Raise dampener with bracket attached and secure with with ½" fasteners at rearmost driver's side attachment point as
shown in figure 2.
4.
Drill 7/16" hole thru spring shackle bracket and adjoining face of dampener bracket as shown in Figure 3. Install existing
M10 fastener as shown in figure 2.
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.
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Installation Instructions
Ford F-150
Lincoln Mark LT
Will not fit F-150 pickups that
previously had OEM hitches installed.
Slide existing J-nut
Over drilled hole
Spring shackle
bracket
Vibration
dampener
Drill 7/16" hole
In spring shackle
bracket and dampener
Bracket
SEE FIGURE 3
Vibration dampener
Figure 2
Tighten M10 fasteners with torque wrench to 38 lb.-ft.
Tighten M10 fastener with torque wrench to 38 lb.-ft
Tighten all ½-13 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 lb.-ft.
Sheet 2 of 6
N75156
Part Numbers:
75156
44655
87195
Driver's side
Frame rail
Hitch side bracket
Re-use existing
M10 fasteners
Vibration dampener bracket
Re-use existing
M10 fasteners
7-25-16
Rev. G
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05