Curt Manufacturing 15809 User Manual

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS
ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.
15809
60
80
30
HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
HEX BOLT9/16-12 x 221
9/16" FISHWIRE9_16 FISHWIRE22
FLAT WASHER9_16 WASHER USS FLAT23
HEX FLANGE NUT9_16-12 FLANGE NUT64
CARRIAGE BOLT9_16-12 x 1 3/4
45
.250 x 2.13 x 2.13" 9/16" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP68
26
.250 x 1.50 x 3.00" 9/16" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP74
27
.188 x 1.25 x 1.50" ROUND HOLE SPACERCM-SP868
- NO DRILLING REQUIRED
- FISHWIRE HARDWARE
2
1500
MODELS
2500/3500
MODELS
USE AS NEEDED
BUMPER
BEAM
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
FOR LONG BED
(BOTH SIDES)
FOR SHORT BED
(BOTH SIDES)
ACCESS HOLE (BOTH SIDES)
OEM RECEIVER
(IF EQUIPPED)
h
h
03-CURRENT DODGE RAM 2500/3500 WITH OR WITHOUT OEM RECEIVER
03-08 DODGE RAM 1500 BUILT AFTER NOV. 2002 WITH OR WITHOUT OEM RECEIVER
8
SLIDE SPACERS
THROUGH END OF
FRAME RAIL
(BOTH SIDES)
7
5
4
6
8
1
3

Curt Manufacturing 15809 Specifications

General

Brand	Curt Manufacturing
Model	15809
Category	Automobile Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Installation Steps

Fishwire Technique

Procedure for using the fishwire tool to guide bolts and spacers through frame rails.

Tools Required

Lists essential tools needed for the hitch installation process.

Positioning and Initial Fastening

Aligning hitch with frame rails and loosely securing with specified hardware.

Tow Loop Attachment and Securing

Connecting hitch to vehicle tow loops using bolts, washers, and spacers.

Final Torque Specifications

Torquing all installed hardware to the specified lb-ft for secure mounting.