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Old May 16, 2008
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towing hitch

Anybody put on a hitch? Does it require drilling? I have an '08 and was thinking about ordering one from JC whitney. I looked under the truck and it didn't look like there were obvious holes where a hitch would bolt on. thanks.
 
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Old May 16, 2008
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There is no drilling involved.
 
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you will use 4 holes more than likely...2 of them already have bolts in them and you will remove them then put them back in with the hitch, and then there are 2 open holes about 6 inches forward of those that you will use as well
 
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Cool. Thanks for the replies.
 
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Old May 16, 2008
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Should be a total bolt on application. I got a used Draw Tite from the Auto Wreckers.

Took it off and put it on by myself and I'm an old man (46), was pretty easy.
 
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depends.. the one's that mount to the side of the frame. no there is no drilling. but mine where it mounts to the bottom of the frame rails requires drilling 2 of the back holes.. very simple job...
 
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I got my Reece Stage 3 Hitch from Walmart and it was a simple bolt on instalation. Just follow the instructions to the tee and you will be fine.
BTW, My hitch was around $130 at my local Walmart.
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
depends.. the one's that mount to the side of the frame. no there is no drilling. but mine where it mounts to the bottom of the frame rails requires drilling 2 of the back holes.. very simple job...
both mine were mount on the bottom, but i did not drill any holes...holes already existed, i have 4 bolts total, do you have more than that?
 
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I didn't know Walmart sold hitches. That's a good price.
 
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they are kind of a universal one
or at leat the one at my local walmart was
 
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check craigslist man....got mine for 40
 
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nope had to drill only 4 bolts.. must be a like 98+ they added holes.. i know my 1994 splash didnt have them either
 
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u haul hitch

got mine at uhaul bolts on using the holes from the bumper mounts
 
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