Receiver Hitch Mount Mounting Instructions
Model #RHT-375
Step 1: Insert Upper and lower channels items , for both the left and right sides. Assemble rails to frame using
supplied 3/8” hardware. See illustration on pg. 7-29 for a more detailed view.
Step 2: You will notice a fourth hole in each rail towards the center of the spreader; we recommend drilling this hole
through the frame and securing with supplied hardware. This will add additional strength to the spreader frame.
Step 3:
Step 4:
Next insert 2” receiver plate into hitch and install pin to locate; remove existing 4 rear 1/2” bolts from spreader
drive assembly.
Step 5:
With assistance, lift spreader onto bumper and
Step 6:
re-install 1/2” bolts through receiver plate into frame;
re-install lock nuts but leave slightly loose.
Step 7:
Step 8:
Locate upright supports and bolt to frame rails using 3/8” hardware, see illusration on pg 7-29 for a more detailed view.
With assistance lift spreader onto bumper, attach spreader to frame using the existing bolts that were removed
in step 3.
Tighten receiver mount bolts.
INSTALL BOTH RATCHET STRAPS FROM THE FRAME SUPPORT WELDMENT TO AN IN BED TIE DOWN POINT.
Model #RHT-085 Adapter Kit
Place item frame adapter on the back lower inside rail face, place item on the outside back lower rail (see illustration).
Install hardware for items & as shown in the exploded view. Refer to gures 1 & 2 for proper installation.
Insert 2” receiver weldment item (pg 29)into hitch and install pin to locate.
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Step 10:
Step 11:
Step 12: Install 1/2” bolts through receiver weldment item (pg 29)into frame adapter item .
Tighten receiver mount bolts.
USE BOTH RATCHET STRAPS FROM EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME SUPPORT WELDMENT TO AN IN BED TIE DOWN OR
WITH A SINGLE STRAP, FROM SIDE TO SIDE AROUND BOTH FRAME SUPPORT WELDMENTS.
With assistance, lift spreader onto bumper.
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