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Trailer Hitch install (photo Update)

Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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Thats the ball mount I used on my van, I was able to get it outside of draw tite.
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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I found that aDrawTite ball mountwith the following specs fits perfectly with the Curt hitch.8-1/8" long from center of pin hole to center of ball hole and has 2-3/4" rise or 4" drop. Check outmy install details of the exact same set-up for ball mount pics and how I handled the wiring. I also don't like the way they just wedged your wiring between the hitch and the bumper cover.
I like where you put your wiring I have to admit that I'm not a big fan of where my mitsu dealer install the wiringin my mind I was sure that it was going to be under the bar not on top But that what happen when you don't have time to do it yourself and you rely on other's at a shop.


 
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Yea hidden hitchcomes with the bracket installed arleady. No drilling required.

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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Got my ball mount cut today now it's perfect it's not to long and not to short it's the right length now..

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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Yea hidden trailer comes with the bracket installed arleady. No drilling required.

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I like the braket that hidden hitch made for the wiring harness it's perfect !
 
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Looks better now that its not 3 feet long. I could imagine walking about your car in the morning and catching that thing in the knee cap.
 
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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Antlip, I like the look of your hitch and more importantly the plug placement. I assume its the Class III/IV from Hidden Hitch? I went to their website and did not see the integrated receptacle on their hitch. Can you confirm the model number? Also, do you think you could take a picture from a little further out showing the entire back bumper with hitch below? Thanks
 
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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I got it from etrailer.com. Its hitch number 87444 on their site. It is a class III hitch. It cost 139.99 with 99 cent shipping if you ordered 150$ of stuff. I will get a picture tomorrow with the tail gate down. The only problem is the OEM wire harness ends on the right side of the hitch and you need to buy an extension. I got mine from advance auto for like 7 bucks. It just plugs in and gives you the same end.
 
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Its getting kind of dark but I got a few pictures off real quick.


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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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I could go about 2 inches shorter but I didnt want it to be close. I plan on using my hitch for snowboards and dont even need the ball mount. The ball mount is incase my dads pick up has trouble and I have to tow home our boat one day.
 

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