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Model: 41116 63153 63240Custom Fit Trailer Hitch w/ Pin & Clip
Cargo Hitch Basket
Installation Hardware
Installation Instructions
Fits The Following Vehicles
1979 - 1991 Ford, LTD, All Styles
1980 - 1983 Lincoln, Mark VI, All Styles
1981 - 2011 Lincoln, Town Car, All Styles
1983 - 2009 Ford, Crown Victoria, All Styles
1979 - 2011 Mercury, Grand Marquis, All Styles
2003 - 2004 Mercury, Marauder, All Styles
Trailer Hitch Specs:
When your gear is essential, these hitch baskets help you pack it in.
- 5.5" side rails to retain cargo
- Fits 2" trailer hitch receives
- 2-1/2"" Shank Rise elevates the platform
- 12-3/4" Distance from hitch pin to the edge of carrier
- Mesh floor for easy cleanup
- Up to 500 lbs. capacity
- Up to 60" x 24" (inside dimensions) cargo platform
- Black powder coat finish resists corrosion
- Bikes clips and fully functional light systems available
- 1 Year Warranty

Questions or Comments? Call 702-374-8999
Partial list of fitment years: 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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Product Details
- Brand: Draw-Tite
- Model: 41116 63153 63240
- Includes: Class 3 Trailer Tow Hitch, Rambler Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier, Trailer Tow Hitch Pin & Clip
Compatibility Chart
Year Range | Make | Model | Style |
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Specification | |
Attachment Location | Rear |
Ball Mount Included | No |
Color | Black |
Drilling Required | Yes |
Gross Towing Weight | 3,500 lbs. |
Gross Towing Weight w/ Weight Distribution Kit | 6,000 lbs. |
Hitch Class | III |
Material | Steel |
Maximum Tongue Weight | 350 lbs. |
Maximum Tongue Weight w/ Weight Distribution Kit | 750 lbs. |
Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
Mounting Type | Vehicle Frame |
Receiver Size | 2 in. |
Receiver Type | Square Tube |
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Description
Custom Fit Trailer Hitch w/ Pin & Clip
Cargo Hitch Basket
Installation Hardware
Installation Instructions
Fits The Following Vehicles
1979 - 1991 Ford, LTD, All Styles
1980 - 1983 Lincoln, Mark VI, All Styles
1981 - 2011 Lincoln, Town Car, All Styles
1983 - 2009 Ford, Crown Victoria, All Styles
1979 - 2011 Mercury, Grand Marquis, All Styles
2003 - 2004 Mercury, Marauder, All Styles
Trailer Hitch Specs:
When your gear is essential, these hitch baskets help you pack it in.
- 5.5" side rails to retain cargo
- Fits 2" trailer hitch receives
- 2-1/2"" Shank Rise elevates the platform
- 12-3/4" Distance from hitch pin to the edge of carrier
- Mesh floor for easy cleanup
- Up to 500 lbs. capacity
- Up to 60" x 24" (inside dimensions) cargo platform
- Black powder coat finish resists corrosion
- Bikes clips and fully functional light systems available
- 1 Year Warranty

Questions or Comments? Call 702-374-8999
Partial list of fitment years: 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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Trailer Tow Hitch For 79-11 Ford Crown Victoria Lincoln Town Car Basket Cargo Carrier Platform w/ Hitch Pin Install Notes
Installation Instructions for Ford LTD, Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, Town Coupe, Mark VI, Mercury Marquis, Grand Marquis, and Mercury Marauder
Part Numbers:
- 44728
- 41116
- 87408
Wiring Access Location:
- PC3, PC4
Tools Required:
- Ratchet
- Torque Wrench
- Drill with 1/2" Drill Bit
- Exhaust Removal Pliers
- Sockets: 3/4", 13mm
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Prepare Frame Rails:
- Examine the bottom of the frame rails and remove any weld spatter to ensure the hitch sits flat.
- Remove all but a thin film of undercoating from the attaching surfaces.
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Fishwire Rearward Bolts:
- Feed the 1/2" carriage bolts and 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 3" spacer blocks through the body mount access holes and into the existing slots in the frame rails.
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Position Hitch:
- Raise the hitch into position over the bolts and loosely install the conical washers (teeth side facing hitch) and hex nuts.
- Ensure both sides of the hitch are positioned identically within the slots (e.g., forward, centered, or rearward).
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Relocate Exhaust Hanger (2003 and Later Lincoln Town Car):
- Unbolt the passenger-side exhaust hanger bracket from the vehicle frame.
- Remove the rubber hanger from both the hanger bracket and the tailpipe bracket.
- Rotate the rubber hanger and reattach it to the hanger bracket. Do not reattach it to the tailpipe bracket at this time. Discard the existing hanger bolt.
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Drill Frame Holes:
- Using the hitch as a template, drill a rearward hole into the bottom of each frame rail with a 1/2" drill bit.
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Install Rearward Fasteners:
- Drop a 1/2" bolt with a 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 2" spacer block down through the access hole at the end of each frame rail and into the drilled holes.
- Hold the spacer block in place with one hand while guiding the bolt through the hole.
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Secure Hitch:
- Tighten all 1/2"-13 GR5 fasteners to 75 lb-ft (102 N*m).
- Tighten all M8 CL8.8 fasteners to 20 lb-ft (27 N*m).
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Reattach Exhaust Hanger (2003 and Later Lincoln Town Car):
- Reattach the passenger-side exhaust hanger bracket as shown in Figure 3.
Torque Specifications:
- 1/2"-13 GR5 bolts: 75 lb-ft (102 N*m)
- M8 CL8.8 bolts: 20 lb-ft (27 N*m)
Hardware List:
- (4) Carriage Bolts, 1/2"-13 x 1.75" GR5
- (4) Spacer Blocks, 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 3"
- (2) Spacer Blocks, 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 2"
- (2) Conical Washers, 1/2"
- (4) Hex Nuts, 1/2"-13
- (1) Hex Bolt, M8 x