Anyone Install a Trailer Hitch?
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Melting Slicks
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Anyone Install a Trailer Hitch?
Has anyone had a trailer hitch installed or a DIY install? Thinking about towing a custom made trailer on my C5. How much of a pain in the butt is this going to be? Any pros or cons would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Norm
Thanks,
Norm
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Melting Slicks
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I had one on my C4. I did the install using a friends lift. Took about 3 hours to drill the holes and get everything lined up and properly tightened as there was precious little room to work. Haven't done a C5 as yet. I would think it also would be a lot easier if you have access to a lift.
Thanks for yours.
Norm
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Here is a shot of my Tractor Supply 4x6 trailer and Draw-Tite hitch.
Pulls easy. Easy to install, and solid. At 70mph I can get 23.5 with the Z. That is if I keep my foot out of it... something I have hard time doing.
Pulls easy. Easy to install, and solid. At 70mph I can get 23.5 with the Z. That is if I keep my foot out of it... something I have hard time doing.
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Melting Slicks
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The install is fairly easy. One person can do it in two or three hours at the most. If you have done it before expect that it can be done quicker. The mufflers have to come off or be unhitched and folded out of the way, but other than that it is fairly straight forward.
Be careful with the muffler hanger bolts at the rear cross memeber. After you take off the muffler you need to put a nut on the two bolts that are hanging down or you could lose them into the frame (don't ask me how I know or about the swear words that ensued until I fished the bracket and bolts back into the right place).
There have been cases where idiots at installation places went at the TI mufflers with a torch to quickly get them out of the way, only to find that they couldn't reweld the titanium... Not an issue if you are DYI, but something you should mention to the installer if you are having it done for you.
Be careful with the muffler hanger bolts at the rear cross memeber. After you take off the muffler you need to put a nut on the two bolts that are hanging down or you could lose them into the frame (don't ask me how I know or about the swear words that ensued until I fished the bracket and bolts back into the right place).
There have been cases where idiots at installation places went at the TI mufflers with a torch to quickly get them out of the way, only to find that they couldn't reweld the titanium... Not an issue if you are DYI, but something you should mention to the installer if you are having it done for you.
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Melting Slicks
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The install is fairly easy. One person can do it in two or three hours at the most. If you have done it before expect that it can be done quicker. The mufflers have to come off or be unhitched and folded out of the way, but other than that it is fairly straight forward.
Be careful with the muffler hanger bolts at the rear cross memeber. After you take off the muffler you need to put a nut on the two bolts that are hanging down or you could lose them into the frame (don't ask me how I know or about the swear words that ensued until I fished the bracket and bolts back into the right place).
There have been cases where idiots at installation places went at the TI mufflers with a torch to quickly get them out of the way, only to find that they couldn't reweld the titanium... Not an issue if you are DYI, but something you should mention to the installer if you are having it done for you.
Be careful with the muffler hanger bolts at the rear cross memeber. After you take off the muffler you need to put a nut on the two bolts that are hanging down or you could lose them into the frame (don't ask me how I know or about the swear words that ensued until I fished the bracket and bolts back into the right place).
There have been cases where idiots at installation places went at the TI mufflers with a torch to quickly get them out of the way, only to find that they couldn't reweld the titanium... Not an issue if you are DYI, but something you should mention to the installer if you are having it done for you.
Solofast,
Good info, it will be a DIY install. I've got to remember the nuts.
Thanks,
Norm
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Yes just put one on my 2001...was not much trouble installing....heres the site I bought it at..they have a video to install really easy..the hardest task was removeing the exhaust....Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" CURT Trailer Hitch C11034 (etrailer.com)
Melting Slicks
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I've never done it and would never do it. Thats what my truck is for.
HOWEVER, I did see two guys down in Fort Lauderdale launch their two jet skis from a 2x2 trailer hitched to their C5. So it does work for some folks.
HOWEVER, I did see two guys down in Fort Lauderdale launch their two jet skis from a 2x2 trailer hitched to their C5. So it does work for some folks.
