Owners manual

Hide-A-Goose
Installation Instructions
Part Numbers:
9465/9475
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer
’
sRatingor
Vehicle
Forward
7
12
Magnetic
Cover
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 3/4” , 15/16”
Drill Bits:
3/16
”
9/16
”
31/2
”
Hole Saw
30,000 LB (13620 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
7500 LB (3405 Kg) Max Tongue Weight (TW)
Manufacturer s
Rating
or
Fastener Kit: 58320 and 58321
Mountin
g
Slot
2
8
Alignment Slot
Uneven U-Bolt
Short Leg Forward
Drill
Bits:
3/16
,
9/16
,
3
1/2
Hole
Saw
Locking
Pin
Mounting Slot
g
1
3
6
Ball Sleeve
See Note on
Page 2
Figure 2
4
5
9

IMPORTANT!
Locking Pin
Holding Slots
Figure 3
Locking Pin
11

Figure 1
13
This product is intended to be used with Cequent Performance Products manufactured mounting kits. If the Gooseneck hitch installation is made
with Cequent manufactured mounting kits, the installation instructions for the Gooseneck hitch are included as part of the mounting kit installation
instructions. Give this installation instruction to vehicle owner after installation is complete.
General instructions for fabricated support structures.
IF CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED MOUNTING KITS ARE NOT USED, THIS PRODUCT BECOMES A
GENERAL APPLICATION PRODUCT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO SELECT STRUCTURALLY SAFE
MATERIALS AND LOCATIONS FOR ATTACHMENT. INSTALLATION INFORMATION FOLLOWS.
1
Qty. (1) Head
8
Qty. (1) 1/2” Uneven U-Bolt, 2-1/2” and 3” Legs
2
Qty. (4) 5/8” -11 X 2.00 Grade 8 Carriage Bolt
9
Qty. (4) 1/2” Flat Washer
3
Qty. (4) Conical Toothed Washer

Qty. (4) U-Bolt Spring
4
Qty. (4) 5/8”-11 Nylon Lock Nut Qty. (4) 1/2”-13 Lock Nut
5
Qty. (1) Handle Qty. (1) 2-5/16” Ball
6
Qty. (1) Spring Clip Qty. (1) Vinyl Handle
7
Qty (1)
1/2
”
U
Bolt 3
”
Legs
11
12
13
z 2011 Cequent Performance Products
Sheet 1 of 2 9465N 4-11-11 Rev. A
7
Qty
.
(1)
1/2
U
-
Bolt
,
3
Legs
Tighten all 5/8 grade 8 fasteners with torque wrench to 210 Lb.-Ft. (285 N*M)
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.
Tighten all 5/8 grade 5 fasteners with torque wrench to 150 Lb.-Ft. (203 N*M)