Adjustable Hitch Kit

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Remove the bolts and nuts that secure the existing hitch straps to the trailer tongue (Figure 1). Remove the hitch straps.

   

   Figure 1

   1. Hitch strap

2. Position the template onto the trailer tongue so it rests on the top and is aligned with the end (Figure 2).

   

   Figure 2

   1. Template
   2. Hole locations on the template
   3. Trailer tongue

3. Use the template to locate and mark the 2 hole locations (Figure 2) on each side of the trailer tongue.

4. Drill 2 holes (0.406 inch) at the locations marked.

5. Decide which tongue-plate hole sets to use.

6. Perform the following step per your specific trailer tongue:

   • For trailer tongues with 5.1 cm (2 inches) tubing: Use 2 bolts, a hitch spacer, and 2 locknuts to secure the tongue plates to the trailer tongue. Position the spacer inside the trailer tongue (Figure 3).

   • For trailer tongues with 6.35 cm (2-1/2 inches) tubing: Use 2 bolts, 2 adjustable hitch plates, a hitch spacer, and 2 locknuts to secure the tongue plates to the trailer tongue (Figure 3).

   

   Figure 3

   1. Locknut
   2. Hitch spacer
   3. Adjustable hitch plate (trailer tongues with 6.35 cm (2-1/2 inches) tubing)
   4. Tongue plate
   5. Bolt

7. Mount the trailer clevis to the tongue plates with 2 bolts and 2 locknuts (Figure 4).

   Important: The trailer tongue must be parallel to the ground when it is aligned with the tow vehicle hitch.

   

   Figure 4

   1. Trailer clevis
   2. Locknut
   3. Bolt