Draw-Tite 65029 FRONT MOUNT RECEIVER - Manual

Front Mounted Receiver
Installation Instructions
Dodge Dakota 4X4
Dodge Durango 4X4
Part Numbers:
65029
1. Remove plastic shield and return to vehicle owner.
2. If equipped, lower plastic skid plate and notch in area shown above.
3. Remove existing fasteners from bumper brackets.
4. Raise receiver into position and install either M12 hex bolts into existing weldnuts in bumper brackets or if no weldnuts are present use
optional fasteners shown above.
NOTE: Use 1-1/2” x 2” x 1/4” blocks (provided) as spacers between hitch and frame rail if needed.
5. Feed carriage bolts and blocks through access hole in crossmember using pull wire as shown above.
6. Reinstall skid plate if removed in Step 2.
Tighten all 1/2” GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft (102 N-m).
Rev. A 11/07/05 N65029 Sheet 1 of 3 z 2005 Cequent Towing Products
Spacer, 1-1/2” x 2” x 1/4” Qty. (10) 4
Pull Wire, 1/2” Qty. (2) 7 Carriage Bolt, 1/2”-13 x 2” Qty. (2) 3
Carriage Bolt, 1/2”-13 x 1-3/4” Qty. (4) 6 Conical Washer, 1/2” Qty. (6) 2
Hex Nut, 1/2” Qty. (6) 5 Hex Bolt, M12 x 1.75 x 45 Qty. (4) 1
Tighten all M12 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft (102 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.
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.
Tighten all skid plate fasteners with torque wrench to 17 Lb.-Ft (23 N-m).
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 7/8”, 15mm, 18mm
Drill Bits: None
Fastener Kit: K65029
Hacksaw
Receiver Shown In Proper Position
Remove
Plastic Shield
Bumper
Plastic
Skid
Plate
Bumper Bracket
Existing Weldnuts
Crossmember
Access Hole
Frame
Rail
Notch Skid Plate
In Area Shown
Recovery Eye
Optional
Optional
NOTE: All Fasteners Typical
Both Sides Of Vehicle
Optional
Fasteners
CARGO CAPACITY – DO NOT EXCEED
300 LB. OR VEHICLE FRONT GROSS
AXLE WEIGHT RATING. (GAWR)
LB. MAX. WINCH LINE PULL 9000