84-96 JEEP CHEROKEE, XJ (WITHOUT FUEL TANK SHIELD AND EXISTING HARDWARE IN FRAME)
1. Remove the bolts that hold the muffler hanger. Move the hanger to the right and replace the left bolt
into the right hole. This is done to move the exhaust over for tailpipe clearance with the hitch.
2.Thread a 1/2” x 2 carriage bolt onto the pull wire. Place a 1/4 bolt plate over the bolt. Push the free
end of the wire into the opening at the end of the frame. Bring the wire out through the hole in the
rear of the frame. Pull the bolt down through the hole. Repeat for the other side.
3.Place the side brackets up to the rear of the frame. Install 1/2" flat washers, lock washers and nuts
on bolts.
4. Install center section per SIDE BRACKET LOCATION 1. (See page 2.)
86-97 FORD AEROSTAR (EXTENDED)
1. Place the hitch up to the frame and as far rearward as possible. Drill 1/2" holes into the frame using
holes 1, 2 & 4 as a guide. Open up the access hole in the bottom of the frame to allow the 1/2"
carriage bolt to pass through. This hole is located farther forward in the frame.
2. Thread a 1/2" carriage bolt onto the pull wire and place a bolt plate over it. Push the free end of the
pull wire into the access hole and out through one of the drilled holes. Pull the bolt down through
the hole. Remove the wire and repeat for the remaining holes.
3. Install 1/2" flat washers, lock washers, and nuts on all bolts.
4. Install center section per SIDE BRACKET LOCATION 1. (See page 2)
REFER TO SIDE BRACKET LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
TOOLS REQUIRED
3/4"(19MM) SOCKET
1/2” DRILL
TORQUE WRENCH
SAFETY GLASSES
VEHICLE FRAME
1/2 x 2” CARRIAGE BOLT
1/2” FLAT WASHER
1/2” LOCK WASHER
1/2” HEX NUT
USE THIS HOLE
FOR CENTER
SECTION ASSEMBLY
1/4” BOLT PLATE
NOTE:
General assembly - loosely assemble center section (page 1);
loosely install side brackets on vehicle (this page);
install center section assembly (page 2-3);
tighten all fasteners to proper specifications (page 1)
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INSTALLATION I
