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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Find one tiedown receiver and install the insert with a 1/4” pin. Slide the re-
ceiver into the factory trailer hitch cross tube with the welded bolt facing towards
the back of the truck (as seen in Photo A).
2. Install the retainer bracket and place a 1/2” lock washer and acorn nut on the
threads, as seen in Photo B. Tighten to 55 ft lbs. It is important that the channel
bracket overlaps the trailer hitch plate. Tighten all fasteners until there is no slack
or play between any component.
F3004 PARTS INVENTORY
2 TIEDOWN RECEIVERS
2
SPECIAL 16 1/2” STRAIGHT INSERTS
2
ADAPTER SLEEVES
2
1/4” PINS
2 RETAINER BRACKETS
2 1/2” LOCK WASHERS
2 1/2” ACORN NUTS
NOTE: THE HOLES IN THE RETAINING BRACKETS ARE PUNCHED
OFFSET SO THAT THEY CAN BE REVERSED FOR A BETTER FIT.
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION **
FOR OWNERS OF 2005 F250/F350
On 2005 F250/F350 trucks with a 2.5” X 2.5” Inside diameter cross tube,
you will find it necessary to use the two supplied adapters on the tiedown.
Slide the supplied adapter onto the end of the tiedown that you will slide
into your receiver hitch crosstube. This adapter will allow the tiedown to
fit snugly inside of the crosstube.
