Installation Tools

The following tools will help you to install the hitch properly:

  • 15/16” box-end wrench (shank bolts)
  • 15/16” socket wrench (shank bolts)
  • 9/16” box-end wrench (link plates)
  • 9/16” socket wrench (link plates)
  • 5/8” socket wrench (angle set bolt and L-bracket)(2)
  • 7/16” socket or box-end wrenches (snap-up lever)
  • Adjustable wrench
  • Measuring tape
  • Pencil
  • Torque wrench capable of 180 ft-lbs of torque. (shank bolts)

Recommended tools for installing the hitch ball:

  • 1-7/8” Thin walled socket and 4” extension
  • Torque wrench capable of 430 ft-lbs of torque (or higher if hitch ball manufacturer specifies).