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Frame Mounted Hitch


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Been looking at getting one. Who has one and how hard were they to install and where did you get them from. Starting to not trust Ebay's "Compatibility" charts anymore. Which is where I've gotten some stuff for my B2 and they ended up being the wrong product.
 


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I have one. It was on the truck when i bought it. I think it has about 6 bolts holding it on.
 

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Any pics from underneath to see how it all goes?
 

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sure ill get some up in a little while.
 

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Ok from the back.

Under pass side.

And under driver side.

It is held on by just those 4 bolts.
 

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Fits around the fuel tank skid plate with no problems at all?
 

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Yeah plenty of room around the tank and skid plate.
 

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Its a draw tight. Its kinda smaller than most, it's only a 1" receiver but its rated at 3500 pounds trailer weight.
 

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I installed a "hidden hitch" on mine about 5 years ago. Fairly simple. Has the 4 bolts holding it to the bottom of the frame rail (have to be drilled) and then a side plate that attaches to the side of the frame (uses existing hole).

Took about 20 minutes to install.
 

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I need a 2" reciver one I have a 1" one and I would not hook any thing to it.
 

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I installed a "hidden hitch" on mine about 5 years ago. Fairly simple. Has the 4 bolts holding it to the bottom of the frame rail (have to be drilled) and then a side plate that attaches to the side of the frame (uses existing hole).

Took about 20 minutes to install.
Any pics of that and what brand?
 

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I have a 2 inch reese on mine that came with it when i bought it, no problems fitting around the tank or skid plate.
il get some pics up soon
 

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Thank you for the pics. Seems like your hitch sits a lil low below the bumper
 

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