Product Details
- Brand: Reese
- Model: 96930
- UPC: 042899000938
- Includes: Class 4 Trailer Tow Hitch
Compatibility Chart
Description
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Reese Trailer Tow Hitch For 00-06 Chevy Suburban GMC Yukon XL 1500 2500 Class V Install Notes
Installation Instructions for Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon XL Denali, and GMC Yukon XL
Part Numbers:
- 41930
- 41925 (U-Haul)
- 96930
Wiring Access Location:
- SUV6
Tools Required:
- Wrenches: 13/16", 7/8", 3/4", 22mm
- Drill Bits: 1/2"
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Remove Factory Hitch:
- If a factory-installed hitch is present, remove it.
- Remove the factory-installed M14 bumper bolts on both sides from the bottom surface of the frame and return them to the vehicle owner.
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Raise Hitch:
- Position the hitch and align it with the existing holes where the factory bolts were removed.
- Secure the hitch using the provided M14 bolts with flat washers and lock washers.
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Install Carriage Bolts:
- Insert 1/2"-13 carriage bolts with spacers through the next open hole in the frame and hitch.
- Secure each bolt with a 1/2" flat washer, 1/2" lock washer, and 1/2" hex nut.
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Drill Additional Holes:
- Using the remaining hole in the hitch bracket as a guide, drill a 1/2" hole into each frame rail.
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Installation for 3/4 Ton Vehicles:
- Insert spacers with 1/2"-13 carriage bolts down through the drilled holes in the frame and hitch.
- Secure each bolt with a 1/2" flat washer, 1/2" lock washer, and 1/2" hex nut.
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Installation for All Other Vehicles:
- Place a 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 3" spacer between the hitch and frame rail on both sides.
- Use the pull wire to guide the carriage bolt and spacer through the drilled holes in the frame.
- Secure each bolt with a 1/2" flat washer, 1/2" lock washer, and 1/2" hex nut.
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Tighten All Fasteners:
- Use a torque wrench to tighten:
- M14 CL10.9 bolts to 115 lb-ft (156 N*m)
- 1/2"-13 GR5 bolts to 75 lb-ft (102 N*m)
- Use a torque wrench to tighten:
Torque Specifications:
- M14 CL10.9 bolts: 115 lb-ft (156 N*m)
- 1/2"-13 GR5 bolts: 75 lb-ft (102 N*m)
Hardware List:
- (4) Carriage Bolts, 1/2"-13 x 2.00"
- (4) Spacers, 0.25" x 1.50" x 3.00"
- (2) Spacers, 0.25" x 1.00" x 2.00"
- (4) Flat Washers, 1/2"
- (4) Lock Washers, 1/2"
- (5) Hex Nuts, 1/2"-13
- (2) Hex Bolts, M14 x 2.00 x 40mm
- (2) Lock Washers, 5/8"
- (2) Flat Washers, 5/8"
Safety Notes:
- Frequently check the hitch to ensure all fasteners and the ball are securely tightened.
- If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the trunk pan or other body panels to prevent water or exhaust fumes from entering.
- Replace any damaged hitch or ball immediately.
- Always observe safety precautions and wear eye protection when working beneath a vehicle.
- Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
Specifications:
- Weight Carrying (Ball Mount):
- Max Gross Trailer Weight: 10,000 lb (4,540 kg)
- Max Tongue Weight: 1,000 lb (454 kg)
- Weight Distributing:
- Max Gross Trailer Weight: 12,000 lb (5,448 kg)
- Max Tongue Weight: 1,200 lb (545 kg)
Additional Notes:
- Complies with V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5 and SAE J684 safety standards.