Unclear about this: OEM Tow Package Receiver? Busted.
04-19-2015, 06:49 PM
#1
Unclear about this: OEM Tow Package Receiver? Busted.
Hey guys. own a 04 F150 xlt that has, what I assume to be a factory tow package. 7 pin connector, receiver hitch and brake controller harness came with the truck. Ive been towing a 7000# GVWR 18' dovetail equipment trailer for a few years now and today I noticed something bad. The socket is tearing off the receiver assembly. It is badly rotted and needs to be replaced. I went ahead and removed the entire assembly from the truck. This hitch has the bumper mounts as part of the hitch. I need to replace this asap since towing this trailer is part of my business. Do you think I need a factory replacement or is there a stronger aftermarket replacement that will allow me to bolt the bumper to it? I am well prepared to install it myself as these things aren't intimidating to me, haha. any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
Thats crazy
04-20-2015, 08:49 AM
#5
The problem is aftermarket hitches bolt to the existing structure that is under the bumper. I dont have the little tabs that would be under the bumper hitch. I dont have anywhere to even mount a bumper ball. On THIS setup, the chrome bumper was bolted to it. There is no other structure. Once the chrome bumper was removed, it was 4 bolts to remove this assembly. I'm thinking I'm going to have to replace it with a factory hitch. I just wanted to know if anyone else had any other ideas for a factory replacement.
04-20-2015, 02:42 PM
#7
I've ordered an aftermarket receiver hitch from etrailer, a Draw Tite once piece setup. I'll be sure to post some pics of the new hitch and the bumper brackets I plan to make. Its definitely a cheaper way out from using a Ford part.
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