Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsCURT ManualsOtherClass 3 Trailer Hitch, 2" Receiver, Select Dodge Dakota (Square Tube Frame), Towing Draw Bar

GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.

GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT

***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.***

HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.

INSTALL TIME:

MINUTES

INSTALL NOTES:

INSTALLATION STEPS

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS

ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.

Curt Manufacturing Inc., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,

Curt Manufacturing Inc., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of

this product voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing Inc.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or

consequential loss or damage.

1987-2004 DAKOTA PICKUP

13280

5,000

500

8,000

800

Parts List

DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

QTY

ITEM

BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-3/4,GRD8,YZ

10-1027241

NUT, SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ20-0006242

.250 x 1.50 x 2.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP143

BOLT,CAR,7/16-14 UNC,1-1/2,GRD8,YZ10-1028224

NUT,SER-FLANGE,7/16-14 UNC,GRD8,YZ20-001032

1) Remove rearmost bolt at the end of the frame on both sides.

NOTE: The two rearmost bolts on some models are connected with a plate. Remove and cut the plate midway

between the bolts. Discard the rearmost and reinstall the other.

2) Position the hitch on the vehicle and install 7/16" fasteners.

3) 95 and earlier: Using the side bracket of the receiver as a template, drill two holes into bottom of frame rail with

a 1/2" bit. Repeat on other side.

96 models: Using the side bracket of the receiver as a template, drill forward attachment hole into bottom of

frame rail with a 1/2" bit. Repeat of other side.

97 models and later: align hitch with existing holes.

4) Install remaining 1/2" fasteners as shown.

Note: Exhaust hanger may need to be repositioned.

5) Torque all 1/2" fasteners to 110 lb.-ft. and all 7/16" fasteners to 70 lb.-ft.

-DRILLING REQUIRED

6/4/2020

HOLES VARY FOR DIFFERENT

MODEL YEARS

DRIVERS SIDE FRAME RAIL

PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL

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3280 1987-2004 DAKOTA PICKUP 6/4/2020 GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: 5,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 500 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT. GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH: 8,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 800 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT ***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.*** Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 4 10-10272 BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-3/4,GRD8,YZ 2 4 20-00062 NUT, SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ 3 4 CM-SP1 .250 x 1.50 x 2.