CURT 60700 Factory Original Equipment Style Gooseneck Hitch Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Curt

Table of Contents

CURT 60700 Factory Original Equipment Style Gooseneck Hitch
PRODUCT DECRIPTION
INSTALLATION STEPS
CAB TO TRAILER CLEARANCE
CLEARANCE CALCULATION
IMPORTANT TOWING INFORMATION
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CURT 60700 Factory Original Equipment Style Gooseneck Hitch

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WARNING!! BRAKE, FUEL, AND ELECTRICAL LINES MAY NEED TO BE LOOSENED OR REPOSITIONED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR NEW HARDWARE. ALL MODELS REQUIRE MODIFICATION OR REMOVAL OF HEAT SHIELDS. ON SHORT BED MODELS, CHECK FOR ADEQUATE TURNING CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT OF ALL TRAILERS AND THE TRUCK CAB. ON TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCKS A CLEARANCE CHECK MUST BE PERFORMED WHEN TRUCK IS LOADED AND UNLOADED TO VERIFY THE INVERTED BALL WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE TOP OF THE DIFFERENTIAL

PRODUCT DECRIPTION

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Hardware List

ITEM| QTY| PART NUMBER| DESCRIPTION
1| 16| 20-00105| NUT,SER-FLANGE,5/8-11 UNC,GRD8,YZ
2| 4| 10-10285| HHCS,5/8-11 UNC,4,GRD8,YZ
3| 4| 30-00131| WASHER,FLAT,5/8,YZ
4| 8| 10-10476| HHCS,9/16-12, UNC,1-1/2, GRD8,YZ
5| 8| 30-00164| WASHER,S-CON,9/16,YZ
6| 8| CM-SP74| .313 x 1.50 x 3.00″ 9/16″ SQUARE HOLE SPACER
7| 12| 10-10292| BOLT,CAR,5/8-11 UNC,1-3/4,GRD8,YZ
8| 4| CM-C113-UBS| U-BOLT SPRING
9| 8| 30-00185| WASHER,FLAT,M16,YZ
10| 2| 60651-UB| 5/8″ SQUARE U-BOLT
11| 4| 20-00135| NUT,CTR LOCK,5/8-18 UNF,GRDA,ZP
12| 1| CM-UE1| .300″ U-SHAPED EDGING
13| 4| 60651-BRC| BOLT RETAINER CLIP
Parts List

ITEM| QTY| PART NUMBER| DESCRIPTION
A| 1| 60651-DS| DRIVER SIDE PLATE
B| 1| 60651-PS| PASSENGER SIDE PLATE
C| 1| 60651-DS2| DRIVER SIDE PLATE 2
D| 1| 60651-PS2| PASSENGER SIDE PLATE 2
E| 1| 60651-DSFWA| DRIVER SIDE FRONT WELDMENT
F| 1| 60651-PSF| PASSENGER SIDE FRONT PLATE
G| 1| 60651-DSR| DRIVER SIDE REAR PLATE
H| 1| 60651-PSR| PASSENGER SIDE REAR PLATE
I| 1| 60614-CL| CENTER LOCATOR / TRIM SHIELD
TOOLS RE| QUIRED
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RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
18″ OF SOCKET EXTENTIONS
13/16″ AND 15/16″ SOCKETS
DRILL
3/16″ AND 11/16″ DRILL BITS
3 1/4″ HOLE SAW
CUTTING FLUID
RUST INHIBITOR
__EAR AND EYE PROTECTION

SPECIFICATION

SUBKIT WEIGHT: 97 LBS.
INSTALL TIME
- PROFESSIONAL: 75 MINUTES
- NOVICE (DIY): 150 MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
- NO FRAME DRILLING REQUIRED
- NO MEASURING DRILL LOCATIONS
- NO LOWERING EXHAUST OR SPARE REQUIRED

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WARNING!! BRAKE, FUEL, AND ELECTRICAL LINES MAY NEED TO BE LOOSENED OR REPOSITIONED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR NEW HARDWARE. ALL MODELS REQUIRE MODIFICATION OR REMOVAL OF HEAT SHIELDS. ON SHORT BED MODELS, CHECK FOR ADEQUATE TURNING CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT OF ALL TRAILERS AND THE TRUCK CAB. ON TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCKS A CLEARANCE CHECK MUST BE PERFORMED WHEN TRUCK IS LOADED AND UNLOADED TO VERIFY THE INVERTED BALL WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE TOP OF THE DIFFERENTIAL

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WARNING!! BRAKE, FUEL, AND ELECTRICAL LINES MAY NEED TO BE LOOSENED OR REPOSITIONED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR NEW HARDWARE. ALL MODELS REQUIRE MODIFICATION OR REMOVAL OF HEAT SHIELDS. ON SHORT BED MODELS, CHECK FOR ADEQUATE TURNING CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT OF ALL TRAILERS AND THE TRUCK CAB. ON TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCKS A CLEARANCE CHECK MUST BE PERFORMED WHEN TRUCK IS LOADED AND UNLOADED TO VERIFY THE INVERTED BALL WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE TOP OF THE DIFFERENTIAL

INSTALLATION STEPS

Removing the spare tire may aid in installation but is not required.
From under the truck loosely install the frame attachment plates (items A, B, C, and D in the parts list) to the frame as shown in FIGURE 2.
Place (1) 5/8″ carriage bolt into the top mounting hole of each center attachment plate (items E, F, G, and H in the parts list) and secure with (4) 60651-BRC (item 13). Referring to FIGURE 1, place the center attachment plates into position. Loosely install the 9/16″ hex bolts, conical lock washers and spacers as shown in FIGURE 2 except for item E, the driver side front center attachment plate. Leave Item E loose so it can be aligned with the center section in step 5.
Note: the location and orientation of each center attachment plate.
Raise the 60610 Center Section between the drive shaft and the exhaust on the passenger side of the vehicle in front of the rear axle if the spare was not lowered. Next, slide item E toward the center of the vehicle to allow the vertical 5/8″ carriage bolt to align properly with the center section. Once aligned slide both the plate and center section back over the fuel tank so that the fuel tank bracket straddles the assembly. Install the remaining supplied 9/16″ hex bolts, conical lock washers and spacers from step 3.
Align the 5/8″ carriage bolts in the center attachment plates with the rectangular holes. Make sure the notched corner of the center section is positioned over the fuel tank. Loosely install the supplied 5/8″ hex flange nuts.
Push the center section up to the bottom of the truck bed and insert the remaining 5/8″ carriage bolts as shown in FIGURE 1. Install remaining 5/8″ hex flange nuts. Center the gooseneck cylinder on vehicle as close as possible.
Torque all 9/16″ fasteners to 150 lbs.-ft. and all 5/8″ fasteners to 212 lbs.-ft.
Using the a 3/16″ drill bit, drill through the center locator guide from below the bed of the truck. Move to above the truck and drill a 3 1/4″ hole through the bed of the truck using a hole saw. Install the CM-UE1 rubber edge trim around the edge of the cut hole and trim to length.
Using the center section as a template, drill the 4 holes needed through the heat shield and truck bed for the safety chains using an 11/16″ drill bit. Note drilling a small pilot hole prior to the 11/16″ hole will ease this process. Drill must be perpendicular to the heat shield and bed.
Install the safety chain U-bolt assemblies as shown in FIGURE 3, ensure they sit flat when in the lower position and slide easily without binding. Enlarge holes as needed for proper operation. Deburr holes and spray exposed metal with rust inhibitor. The nuts should be tightened until flush with the bottom of the U-bolt.
Reinstall the spare tire if removed in step 1.

CAB TO TRAILER CLEARANCE

DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-877-287-8634
REMOVAL OF REAR WINDOW ACCESSORIES MAY BE REQUIRED

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CLEARANCE CALCULATION

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IF (Z) IS POSITIVE, TRAILER WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH CAB OF TRUCK. IF (Z) IS NEGATIVE, TRAILER WILL INTERFERE WITH CAB OF TRUCK!!!
EXAMPLE:

YOUR CALCULATION:

IMPORTANT TOWING INFORMATION

BEFORE TOWING THE FIRST TIME:

Verify adequate turning clearance between the truck cab / box corners and trailer(s).
Check truck box clearance. There should be a minimum clearance of 6″ between the bottom of the trailer(s) overhang and the top of the box sides.
Verify all hardware is torqued to the proper specification.
Verify the trailer safety chain length. Too much slack in the chain may prevent maintaining control in the event of separation. Leave only enough slack to allow full turning without interference.
Verify the trailer attachments to the safety chain loops are secure (cannot be shaken free during towing).

MAINTENANCE:

Keep gooseneck ball, receiver, and trailer coupler lubricated regularly. Use silicone spray or equivalent to prevent wear / rust.
Keep gooseneck ball, receiver, and trailer coupler free of dirt and other foreign debris.
Note: Failure to maintain your towing system could result in poor performance and/or catastrophic failure.

BEFORE TOWING EVERY TIME:

Ensure all fasteners are tight and that all structural components are sound.
Note: Do not tow trailer with worn or damaged parts.
Attach trailer securely to safety chain loops.
Ensure the trailer weight does not exceed any part of your towing system. Be sure load is heavier towards front of the trailer while not exceeding the hitch tongue weight. Be sure trailer load is secured to prevent shifting and centered from left to right. Note: Never load the trailer heaver behind the trailer axle(s).
Check tires to ensure they are inflated to the proper specification. Follow vehicle and trailer recommendations.
Verify trailer lights, electric brakes, and breakaway switches are working properly.

WARNING!!

Vehicle performance (braking, handling, acceleration, turning radius) can be drastically affected by the trailer. Allow additional time / space for stopping, changing lanes, passing and turning.
Do not tow more than one trailer at a time. This may cause loss of control.
Severe bumps can damage your towing system. Avoid or drive slowly over rough terrain.

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.

CURT Manufacturing LLC., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective, CURT Manufacturing LLC., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product voids the warranty. CURT Manufacturing LLC.’s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C.Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.