31367
TOYOTA FJ CRUISER & 4 RUNNER
INCLUDING TRAIL EDITION
6/6/2011
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: 3,500 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 350 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS STRAIGHT LINE PULL: 9,000 LBS. MAX. LINE PULL.
DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.***
Parts List
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
1
2 5/8-11 x 1 3/4
CARRIAGE BOLT
DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL
2
2
5/8-11
HEX FLANGE NUT
3
2
CM-31367-SP
.250 x 1.50 x 3.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACER
FRAME CROSS MEMBER
TOW LOOP
3
PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL
2
EXISTING FRAME STUDS
AND FLANGE NUTS
USE EXISTING HEX
FLANGE NUTS
REMOVE LOWER NUT ON THIS
SIDE AND NUT FROM INSIDE
(BOTH SIDES)
1
HITCH WEIGHT: 33 LBS.
PASS BOLT THROUGH AND INTO POSITION
INSTALL TIME: 30 MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
- NO DRILLING REQUIRED
INSTALLATION STEPS
1) Remove hex flange nuts from end of frame rail (lowest 2 on each side) as shown above.
Re-use in step 4.
2) Lift hitch into position, locating the vehicle tow loop brackets under the hitch mounting plates.
3) Insert 5/8" bolts through the front plates and into position through the tow loops.
4) Loosely install 5/8" nuts and supplied spacers then reinstall the flange nuts removed in step 1.
5) Torque all 10mm fasteners to 37 lb-ft and all 5/8" fasteners to 150 lb-ft.
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS
ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.
Curt Manufacturing Inc., 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 Inc., 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 Inc.'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.
31367
TOYOTA FJ CRUISER & 4 RUNNER
***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY ***.
FRONT MOUNTED ACCESSORIES
1) Do not exceed front axle Gross Weight Rating (GAWR). Consult owners manual or specification plate located on
driver's door frame. Measure gross front axle weight by placing front wheels of loaded vehicle on a scale.
WARNING: Exceeding GAWR may overload the front axle and/or suspension. This could result in accident,
property damage and personal injury.
2) Reposition front mounted license plate if obstructed.
3) Do not obstruct vehicle lights.
4) Allow free air flow into grille opening.
5) Rear wheel traction may be reduced. This could effect handling. Reduce speed and drive with caution.
6) Accessories extend front of vehicle. This may reduce approach angle. Use caution when parking and maneuvering.
7) Do not obstruct driver view.
VEHICLE RECOVERY AND WINCHING TIPS
1) Use OEM tow hooks, recovery eyes or a clevis mount for attachment of a tow strap or winch cable.
WARNING: NEVER use a ball and/or ball mount as an anchor point for tow strap or winch cable.
Severe personal injury or death could result.
2) Observe winch manufacturer's recommendations, cautions and warnings.
3) Attach return cable to tow hook or recovery eye when using a snatch block (See figure 1).
CAUTION: Do not attach return cable to winch mount. This may overload winch mount and/or front mounted receiver.
TREE SAVER STRAP
CABLE DAMPING
TOWELS OR JACKETS.
SOLID OBJECT
SNATCH BLOCK
RETURN CABLE
TOW HOOK OR
RECOVERY EYE
RATING
FIGURE 1
For Maximum line pull rating, winch cable must not exceed:
- 15 degree angle up or down from horizontal (See Figure 2).
- 45 degree angle left or right from straight ahead (See Figure 3).
CAUTION: Exceeding the maximum line pull rating may over load winch, winch mount, and/or front mounted receiver.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
Curt Manufacturing Inc., 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 Inc., 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 Inc.'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.