Reese 5AB-E1621-16K 5TH AIRBORNE - Manual (Page 3)

Installation Instructions
5 th AIRBORNE
1. Before removing the original pin box, take note of the number of bolts used attaching the existing pin box to the
mounting wing set. Cequent Performance Products recommends using at least the same number of bolts upon
installation as removed from the original pin box. (Figure 5)
z 2009 Cequent Performance Products Sheet 3 of 5 5AB16KIN 10-20-11 Rev. B
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 5
Mounting Wing Set
2. Remove the existing pin box, taking care to remove any necessary wiring and/or break away switch if attached to the
pin box. (If removed, the break away switch must be reinstalled after installation is complete)
3. Install the 5 th Airborne inside the mounting wings (Figure 6), with exception to tube style pin boxes. Cequent Performance
Products recommends replacing the mounting bolts, nuts, and lock washers with the same size & grade as the bolts
removed from the original pin box. Torque all bolts to the proper value listed in table 1.
Note: Installing the front bolts first may ease alignment.
1/2” Bolts GR5 90 ft-lbs
5/8” Bolts GR5 150 ft-lbs
3/4” Bolts GR5 275 ft-lbs
Bolt Diameter Torque
Table 1
WARNING: The 5 th Airborne pin box is heavy, take care to maintain
adequate support under the 5 th Airborne arm until at least 2 bolts per side are
installed. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Figure 6