Trailer hitch installation
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Louisville KY
Trailer hitch installation
I purchased a used hitch with out directions. When looking under the car I understand that I will need to drill through the frame. The problem is that I don't see how I will be able to reach the top side. There has got to be a trade secret or something obvious that I'm missing. Advice is appreciated. Thanks
Racer
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Lima Ohio
If I understand your question I think you're referring to how can you get the nut on the bolt on the top side of the frame. The hitch comes with a nut on a long rod. You fish the nut thru another hole in the frame over to the bolt hole and hold it there with the rod that is welded to the nut. Apparently, whoever sold you the hitch did not include those nuts.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 1999
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From: Miami bound
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Helpful hint:
Tie a piece of string or fishing line to the nuts before you start monkeying around inside the frame so when you knock it too far away from the hole you'll be able to pull it back to you.
Ask me how I know.
Tie a piece of string or fishing line to the nuts before you start monkeying around inside the frame so when you knock it too far away from the hole you'll be able to pull it back to you.
Ask me how I know.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Gulf Shores AL
I'm doing the same thing, looking for tips. Looking at the electrical kit and the wiring diagrams in the chassis manual its not completely clear which wires go where (if I'm reading the diagrams correctly, turn and brake wires are the same colors)
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Norfolk VA
ask me how I guessed
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: I have to return some videotapes
This might help: http://www.hitchsource.com/docs/cu/11034.pdf
I've never done the install myself, so I can't offer any insight.
I've never done the install myself, so I can't offer any insight.
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I did it too... tie fishing line to the bolt so you can push it and the plate up in the frame then pull it back through.The directions say to cut 2 of the bumper tabs off... but you can just enlarge the holes, that's what I did.
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