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Old 05-30-2015, 07:31 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by Smokienorm View Post

If you do not want to lose whatever you have attached to your hitch, I do not think it would be a good idea to try to do it yourself- I have seen how U Haul attaches their hitches to the frame of the SUV, and I know that although I am very handy at DIY projects, I would not even attempt this one.
I dunno about that, I think it's no more complex than changing a flat tire. They just bolt in place utilizing factory holes and fasteners that are at least twice as strong as they need to be for the rated load. You can't really put one on incorrectly becuase they only fit one way. The only thing you could do wrong is leave fasteners off or not tighten them enough (hence the comparison to the flat tire). I doubt there's even a tightening sequence (unlike the flat tire). I bet most people pay to have them done because of the electrical connections, lack of tools, or desire to not lay on the ground under their vehicles and get rust/dirt in their eyes/mouth/node/ears...
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