Owners manual
Parts List
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
ITEM
CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 1/281
FW, 12, ZPFW1242
HEX FLANGE NUTHFN 1213123
HEX FLANGE NUT
7/16-1424
HEX BOLT7/16-14 x 1 1/2
25
WASHER7/16 WASHER
26
HEX BOLT1/2 - 13 x 1 1/2
47
HEX BOLT3/4-10 x 1 3/428
FLAT WASHER3_4 FW29
HEX FLANGE NUT3_4 - 10 HFN210
60637
Curt Manufacturing Inc., warrants this product to be free of defects in material 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 warrant. 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.
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Installation Steps Continued
4) Install the rear cross arm by sliding it between the truck frame and truck bed on the passenger side. Swing the driver's side
into place as shown in Figure 1, then push the cross arm towards the back of the truck.
(NOTE: HOLES IN THE CROSS ARM MUST BE FACING THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK)
5) Raise the center section in position between the cross arms with the ball cylinder towards the back of truck. The round
hitch receiver that protrudes from the top of the center section must fit through the hole in the truck bed. Using (8) 1/2"
carriage bolts and flange nuts, attach the center section to the front and rear cross arms. (Finger tight only.)
6) Square the center section and cross arms across the frame. Place (2) 1/2" x 1 1/2" bolts with flat washers through the
back and front flanges of each sideplate into the front and rear cross arms. (As shown in Figure 2) Finger tight with (2)
1/2" flange nuts. (REPEAT FOR OTHER SIDE)
7) Align one front hole and one rear hole on each sideplate to the existing holes in the truck frame. Using (2) 3/4" x 1 3/4" bolt
with a flat washer and lock washer attach the front holes of sideplates to the truck frame. (As shown in Figure 2) Finger
tight with a 3/4" nut. Using (2) 7/16" x 1 1/2" bolts, attach the rear most hole of the sideplates to the frame. (As shown
in Figure 2) Finger tight only with a 7/16" flange nut. **Drilling of this hole may be required on certain models!**
8) With the sideplates installed on both sides, torque all 1/2" fasteners to 110 ft.-lbs, 7/16" fasteners to 70 ft-lbs., and 3/4"
fasteners to 380 ft-lbs in the following order:
First: Torque the center section to the front and rear cross arms.
Second: Torque the sideplate flanges to the front and rear cross arms.
Third: Torque the sideplates to the truck frame on both sides.
**DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED VEHICLE TOWING WEIGHT!**
FRONT OF TRUCK
REAR OF TRUCK
(REFER TO GOOSENECK HITCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATING PROCEDURES)
Maintenance
(Required every 30 days or prior to use)
1. Keep hitch ball lubricated regularly. Use silicone spray or equivalent to prevent wear and rust.
2. Keep hitch assembly free of dirt and other foreign debris.
3. Check for proper torque on all nuts and bolts before each use. Also check for excessive wear.
4. Check for ball wear before each use. (Note: Do not tow trailer with worn or damaged parts.)
WARNING!! BRAKE, FUEL, AND ELECTRICAL LINES MAY NEED TO BE LOOSENED OR REPOSITIONED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR NEW HARDWARE.
ALL MODELS REQUIRE MODIFICATION OR REMOVAL OF HEAT SHIELDS. ON SHORT BED MODELS, CHECK FOR ADEQUATE TURNING CLEARANCE
BETWEEN THE FRONT OF ALL TRAILERS AND THE TRUCK CAB.
FIGURE 2
97-03 FORD 1/2 & 3/4 LIGHT DUTY TON TRUCKS
04 HERATIGE EDITION
**OLD BODY STYLE, LONG & SHORT BEDS**
**DOES NOT FIT 1997 W/ AIR BAG OVERLOADS!**
FRONT CROSS ARM
REAR CROSS ARM
PASSENGER SIDEPLATE
DRIVER SIDEPLATE
DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY
EXISTING HOLE IN FRAME