Installation Guide

Installation Instructions
99-Current Ford F250/350 Superduty Truck*
97-2003 Ford F150 & F250 LightDuty Truck*
2004 Ford F150 Heritage Truck*
Part Numbers:
51095
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 3/4”, 7/8”
Drill Bits: None
Rev. A4-9-0851095NSheet 1 of 3
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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.
Fastener Kit: 51095F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or
Wiring Access Location: PU1, PU2 --- PU3 on 04’ Heritage
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Tighten all 1/2-13 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
1/2” Helical lock washersQty. (6)1/4” x 1-1/2” x 2” Carriage blocks with square holeQty. (6)
1/2” Hex NutQty. (6)1/4” x 1-1/2” x 2” Blocks with round offset hole Qty. (4)
1/4” x 1” x 2” Blocks with round hole.Qty. (2)1/2"-13 X 1-3/4” Carriage BoltQty. (6)
1. Before installing hitch lower spare tire on all SuperDuty trucks. Lower spare tire on all Light Duty trucks with 16” or larger tires.
Spare will be relocated or reinstalled after hitch installation.
Note!
- 20” spare tires will not allow original relocation under truck. Also see Note and Star below.
2. As shown in Figure 2 above SuperDuty trucks will use the outer most hole and Light Duty trucks will use the inner most hole on
the hitch frame brackets. Make sure that no electrical wires or other obstructions are inside of truck frame so that bolts and
blocks can sit flat on bottom of frame when tightened in the following steps.
3. Install bolts and blocks down through truck frame as shown in Figure 1.
Raise hitch into position carefully so as not to push
bolts back through frame. Install blocks, lockwashers and nuts making sure to orient blocks as shown in Figure 2
depending on
model of truck. After insuring that blocks and bolts are sitting flat torque bolts to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M).
5. Relocate or reinstall spare tire. Note
! Cequent Towing Products is not responsible for any spare tire or spare tire hanger
issues related to the installation of this hitch. We offer numerous custom designed hitches for these trucks; see below.
--- See your local Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch or Reese dealer for one of our custom fit hitches to allow the spare tire to relocate in
its original position.
Passenger’s side
truck frame rail
Truck frame
rail not shown
Driver’s side
600 (272 Kg)6000 (2724 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
1000 (454 Kg)10,000 (4540 Kg)
Weight Distributing
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Hitch type
1
2
4
5
3
4
3
6
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Bottom view of hitch showing
correct block orientation
*See notes below regarding spare tire
SuperDuty’s
Light Duty’s
Blocks
Hitch
5
6
1
2
1
2
1
2
All Fasteners Typical
Both Sides
Light Duty orientation
Super Duty orientation
Light Duty
Super Duty
Truck frame