Is it easy or should i have someone else install it? I am really trying to avoid that because the hitch is like 150, but install is like 200 which is crazy.

 

trailer hitches are easy. Just need common hand tools, and a second set of hands to hold it up while you bolt it. They are pretty heavy when you're lying on your back and your hands are full!!

Save the money

 

if u plan on doing a lot of towing, then go with a good hitch. draw tite makes some of the heaviest mf-er hitches around & they are no drill. the DMI ones seem to need springs & such after a while & are expensive as hell.

the draw tites are no drill. valley hitch is coming up as drilling req'd.

http://www.draw-tite.com/fitguides/h...6&partno=41549
http://www.draw-tite.com/fitguides/h...1&partno=75156

http://www.valleyindustries.com/ISHEETS/82710.pdf

 

You can order most hitches these days as bolt-ons. The hitch itself should be easy, the wiring is what takes a little longer. Just ensure you get a wiring kit with instructions.

 

It's not a hard install, but you should shop around if you're planning on getting it installed, that is a ripoff!

I think the hidden hitch on my silverado was $200 installed a couple years back.

 

He should already have the standard 4 prong wire connector on the left side of his bumper. If it's the 7 prong round setup, there's a picture on this forum that someone posted awhile back on how to wire it.

 

If you are going to put it on your self take it to the local line-X shop and have them coat it. I doubt it would be very much and it will keep it looking good for many many years.

 

the weight of the hitch is the biggest hurdle. if you can't find a buddy, you can clamp/tie the hitch to a floor jack, and use that to lift and hold it in place while you install the bolts.

 

Ah.. I didn't know they still pre-wired the non hitch models. Good info. Should be a piece of cake then.

 

I installed the factory ford trailer hitch and wiring. Ya its more expensive but i knew the hitch wd work great and be tucked up and fit great. And the wiring to get the 7pin is all plug in. My brother works for ford so i got the parts for cheap but check tascaparts for good prices too. IMO its worth the money for the ford parts.