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Parts Breakdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Important Hitch Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Important Setup Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 1: Ready the Tow Vehicle and Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 2: Install the Hitch Ball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 3: Attach Hitch Head to Shank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 4: Sway Control Bracket Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 5: Spring Bar Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Step 6: Weight Distribution Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 7: Weight Distribution Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Step 8: Trailer Pitch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 9: Final Tightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 10: Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Step 11: Hitching Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 12: Unhitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Appendix B: Weight Distribution Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Appendix C: Installing With Auto-Level/Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Service Tech Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tools Needed For Hitch Installation
(1) 1-1/8” socket or wrench (shank bolts)
(1) 1-1/16” socket or wrench (shank nuts)
(1) Torque wrench capable of 250 ft-lb of torque (shank bolts)
(2) 3/4” sockets or wrenches (link plates and L-brackets)
(1) 15/16” socket or wrench (angle set bolt)
Measuring tape
Pencil
Recommended Tools For Installing The Hitch Ball
(1) 1-7/8” socket
(1) Socket extension
(1) Torque wrench capable of reaching torque recommended by hitch
ball manufacturer, approximately 420 ft-lb