Removing trailer hitch
03-04-2009, 03:22 AM
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Removing trailer hitch
I have a body lift on my 2004 F-150...3" body lift. I do not tow anything and would like to remove it for the aesthetics.How do I go about doing this?
03-04-2009, 01:31 PM
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"I do not tow anything"
That is right now, you never know when you may have to.
life changes, the lift kit is no issue you can get a longer drop for the ball so the trailer will be level.
You could always put in the hitch a chrome step with break light in it.
That is right now, you never know when you may have to.
life changes, the lift kit is no issue you can get a longer drop for the ball so the trailer will be level.
You could always put in the hitch a chrome step with break light in it.
03-04-2009, 01:40 PM
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I just saw one of those and I loved it! Had LED brake lights and everything. Not too tempted to get it though, worried someone might steal it. 
http://www.carparts.com/BULLY-HITCH-...5_N__10618.car is the one i saw
http://www.carparts.com/BULLY-HITCH-...5_N__10618.car is the one i saw
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03-04-2009, 01:40 PM
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If it is the same as the factory hitch on my 2008 XLT, then it is part of the bumper assembly and you CANNOT "go underneath the truck and unbolt it"
, unless of course you also do not want a rear bumper. You will need to get a replacement bumper. I assume that you might find one at a junk yard or maybe someone who did not get a factory tow package would trade their plain old bumper for your hitch/bumper combo.
, unless of course you also do not want a rear bumper. You will need to get a replacement bumper. I assume that you might find one at a junk yard or maybe someone who did not get a factory tow package would trade their plain old bumper for your hitch/bumper combo.
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03-04-2009, 01:51 PM
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I just saw one of those and I loved it! Had LED brake lights and everything. Not too tempted to get it though, worried someone might steal it.
http://www.carparts.com/BULLY-HITCH-...5_N__10618.car is the one i saw
http://www.carparts.com/BULLY-HITCH-...5_N__10618.car is the one i saw
that is what I was talking about, no worries about someone taking it, you can get a trailer hitch lock for about $10. it replaces the pin that holds it in and has a little lock on the other side.
I have a very nice stainless steel hitch on my truck that I leave on all the time. I put a lock on it and no worries. When I buy mine I get the set one for the trailer and one for the truck, it is more but one key unlocks both. I always lock my trailer when it is on the truck this way it is secured and don't have to worry about the trailer uncoupling or anyone tampering with it.
03-04-2009, 01:53 PM
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that is what I was talking about, no worries about someone taking it, you can get a trailer hitch lock for about $10. it replaces the pin that holds it in and has a little lock on the other side.
I have a very nice stainless steel hitch on my truck that I leave on all the time. I put a lock on it and no worries. When I buy mine I get the set one for the trailer and one for the truck, it is more but one key unlocks both. I always lock my trailer when it is on the truck this way it is secured and don't have to worry about the trailer uncoupling or anyone tampering with it.
I have a very nice stainless steel hitch on my truck that I leave on all the time. I put a lock on it and no worries. When I buy mine I get the set one for the trailer and one for the truck, it is more but one key unlocks both. I always lock my trailer when it is on the truck this way it is secured and don't have to worry about the trailer uncoupling or anyone tampering with it.
03-04-2009, 01:59 PM
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I got my last set from walmart I think they where like $20 but I got the one for the truck and one for trailer in the smae package.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...118&id=0006549
This isn't the ones I have but thye work the same and give you an idea of what toi look for
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hitch...Q5fAccessories
this is like the one I have but I think it was cheaper at walmart.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...118&id=0006549
This isn't the ones I have but thye work the same and give you an idea of what toi look for
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hitch...Q5fAccessories
this is like the one I have but I think it was cheaper at walmart.
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