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Old 07-06-2007, 10:40 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by jcjim4 View Post
thanks Commodor47, I just ordered a DrawTite. It ships at 41 lbs. Hope I can install it without too much trouble.
Glad you found the links useful. I had no problem installing my DrawTite front receiver. Did you print out the installation instructions? Nice to see what is involved (ahead of time). In my case, I had to remove the front bumper and wind guard. Also had to remove two plastic rivets on each front fender. Two of the three receiver (per side) mounting holes lined up with the frame . . . had to drill one new hole on each side. Those plastic rivets (the OEM ones) can be pricey. And they don't readily fit in the standard rivet gun. I did find a way to install the replacement plastic rivets using a pair of channel locks and vice grips (saved purchasing one of those expensive plastic rivet guns).

Good luck with the installation.

Dick
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