Cross member
Splash shield
Frame shoe
Receiver Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Fastener Kit: 65052F
Wrenches: 3/4", 7/8"
Drill Bits: None
Other: Tape, Marking chalk,
Other: Tape, Marking chalk,
Tool to cut plastic air dam.
Tool to cut plastic air dam.
9/16" Hardened flat washer
Bolt leader
1/2"-13 X 2-1/4" Carriage Bolt
1
Qty. (3)
1/4" X 1-1/2" X 3" Block; with square hole
2
Qty. (3)
1/2" Conical Toothed Washer
3
Qty. (5)
9/16" Hardened Flat Washer
Qty. (6)
4
1.
It is necessary to either remove lower air dam or trim plastic air dam to install this hitch.
CONSULT VEHICLE OWNER BEFORE TRIMMING.
Using 1/2" bolt leaders pull 1/2" carriage bolts and blocks into frame openings. See (Note 1) above.
2.
Note (Detail A) showing how to use 9/16" hardened flat washers and 1/2" Conical toothed washers to fill up space in
3.
large 1-1/4" diameter holes in bottom of frame inside of frame shoes. Teeth on conical washers should be facing up.
4.
Use tape, (Detail B) to hold washers in place before lifting hitch in to place. Put end of bolt leaders through holes in
hitch before raising hitch in to position.
Use 1/2" flat washers as needed between hitch and bottom of cross member to fill gap created by splash shield.
5.
6.
Install remaining fasteners as shown.
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.
© 2015 Cequent Performance Products – Printed in Mexico
Front Mounted Receiver
Truck frame
Installation Instructions
GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL 1500 & Chevy
Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Suburban 1500, Avalanche
Bumper
fascia
Air dam
1/2" Conical toothed
washer with teeth
facing up.
Access hole
Frame
shoe
Detail
A
Frame shoe
not shown
this side.
Tape washers to
bottom of frame shoe
Frame
shoe
Note 1. It may be easier to push
Detail
blocks into place over holes before
B
inserting bolt leader through frame.
Tighten all 1/2" GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft (102 N-M).
CARGO CAPACITY – Do not exceed
Gross Axle Weight Rating, (GAWR).
9,000lb.
3
6
2
*5
Bolt Leaders shown
1/2" Flat Washer, * (As needed for gap)
Qty. (3)
5
1/2" Hex Nut
Qty. (3)
6
1/2" Bolt Leader – Use eye protection, Safety First
Qty. (3)
7
Sheet 1 of 3
65052N
Part Numbers:
65052
500 LB.
or Truck Front
MAXIMUM WINCH LINE PULL
7
1
Frame shoe
Typical both sides
This is a magnified view
of a Bolt Leader
1-16-15
6
3
3
4
2
7
1
Rev. B