SOLON, OHIO
WARNING: DO NOT LUBRICATE THREADS, BOLT FAILURE MAY
OCCUR DUE TO OVER TIGHTENING.
WARNING: DO NOT DRILL OR WELD TO THIS HITCH.
NOTE:
Blazer and Econoline will not
use U-bolt. See instructions for
these vehicles.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Spread the end brackets out to match the width of the ENERGY ABSORBING CYLINDERS (E.A. CYLINDERS). Make sure the
hitch is centered on the vehicle. Install 1/2" bolts and flanged nuts into the tube. See the diagram above.
2. Place U-bolts over the E.A. cylinders. Hold the hitch up to the E.A. cylinders. Put the U-bolt in the holes in the brackets. Install
3/8" serrated washers, lock washers, and nuts on the U-bolts. Tighten the nuts by hand.
NOTE: NEW YORKER & CUTLASS CRUISER WAGON need a 3/8" thick spacer between the E.A. cylinder and the bracket.
3. Refer to the APPLICATION CHART to determine the correct installation for your vehicle.
FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS:
1. Torque all 1/2" nuts to 70 lb.ft.
2. Torque all 3/8" U-bolts to 25 lb.ft.
3. Torque the other 3/8" nuts to 50 lb.ft.
NOTE: Not all of the hardware provided with the kit will be used for every installation. Some installations require more hardware
than others.
For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, See our Web Site at
88002IN REV_R 12-21-04 PCN7535
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1/2" BOLT
www.reesetowpower.com
OMNI II
IMPORTANT NOTES
USE ONLY REESE SUPPLIED OR APPROVED BOLTS, LOCKNUTS,
AND WASHERS TO INSTALL THIS HITCH
PULL WIRE - 1/2"
1/2" FLANGED NUT
3/8" HEX NUT
3/8" LOCK WASHER
3/8" SERRATED WASHER
or call 1-800-428-7303
© 2005 Cequent Towing Products
Product No.
88002
SMALL PARTS
PACKAGE 88040
TOOLS REQUIRED
3/4"
SOCKET
3/4"
WRENCH
9/6"
SOCKET
1/2"
DRILL
TORQUE WRENCH
U-BOLT
Litho in USA