WARNING!
Failure to follow all
warnings and instructions
may result in product
failure, property damage,
serious bodily injury,
and/or death.
NOTE!
Installer must follow
and understand all
instructions and
warnings for any
product(s) to which
this product is used in
conjunction with or
installed.
This product is authorized for use with appropriate Bulldog, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Highland, Reese, Rola, & Tow-Ready brand accessories.
Note!
The installation of this hitch product must be performed only by experienced and trained mechanics,
technicians, welders etc. This product is not intended to be installed by an average consumer not familiar with or
experienced in installing towing components on commercial vehicles. Attaching this hitch product to tow vehicle
frame may void vehicle manufacturer(s) warranty. Check with vehicle manufacturer(s) before installing this product.
Bolt-on option details
shown in Diagram 2.
on next page.
6" long 1/4" fillet
welds required top
and bottom of tow
vehicle frame to hitch
frame bracket, typical
both sides. Wrap end
of welds 1/2" typical.
See Diagram 3
following page for
more detail.
Note: check hitch frequently for damage, making sure hitch ball is properly tightened. 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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2008 Cequent Towing Products - Printed in Mexico
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
Service Body Hitch – Long Tube
Requires Bracket kit 4907 or 4916
not included with this product to complete installation.
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer's Rating
or Max Gross Trailer WT / Max Tongue WT ratings below
Hitch type
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
WARNING!
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED WITH A
WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM.
Use in weight-carrying mode only.
The above weight ratings only apply to this product properly
installed in strict accordance to these instructions by trained
personnel. It is the responsibility of the installer to assure that all of
these and following or subsequent instructions, requirements and
warnings are properly met.
Tow vehicle frame
Diagram 1.
Make sure that hitch
receiver opening is
centered with tow vehicle
before welding.
Part number
41990
Max Gross
Max Tongue
Trailer WT
16,000lb. (7264 Kg)
1600lb. (726 Kg)
Make sure that paint has been removed from all surfaces
requiring welding. Weld frame brackets to hitch center section
all the way around complete. Either on inside or outside of
frame brackets. 1/4" fillet welds required. 5/16" minimum tube
must be exposed to weld on outside of frame brackets.
Sheet 1 of 6
41990N
Part Number:
41990
NOTE!
NOTE!
Read, understand,
follow and save these
WT
instructions. Install
and use this product
only as specified in
these instructions.
Never allow
installation or use of
this product by
anyone without
providing them with
these instructions.
Note! You must use
frame brackets,
part number
4907 or 4916,
(sold separately), to
complete this installation.
4916 kit similar.
Note!
It may be easier to
weld frame brackets to
hitch center section
before installing hitch
to tow vehicle.
5-7-08
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
4907 frame
bracket kit
shown.
Rev. B