on my recent post i asked about a trailer hitch and stuff. now that i know that how do i install it? i assume you just drill the holes where you need them but i have never done this before so there is no question to basic. the vehicle is a 92 f150 2wd reg. cab long bed if that helps. also you need grade 8 bolts to install it correct. do you have to remove the bumper hitch or not. thanks all

 

if anyone would be so inclined to post pics that wouldbe awesome thnx

 

anyone out there

 

I've never installed a trailer hitch before but, I did find this.

How to Install a Trailer Hitch on a F150 | eHow.com

and this.


Or this.

Trailer HItch Installation - 1994 Ford F150 Video | etrailer.com

 

I installed a hitch on my 95, not to difficult and yes if u have a bumper hitch youll need to take that off, if i new how to post pics i would

 

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Thanks ill gove that a try

 

if the hitch is for that particular truck, it should use pre-drilled holes in the frame. If it is not for that truck, then you have two options, drill or weld. I have welded a few hitches on before and never had any issues, just a lot more difficult if you want to remove it later.

 

oh, and if you do weld it, remove the neg battery cable to avoid any electrical shorts

 

it is for the truck but the frame has no pre existing holes. i know its for the truck becuase it has bumps or dips to clear the bolts for the bumper

 

The few aftermarket hitches I've installed, most times only a couple holes exist for mounting it. I usually just use clamps to hold it in place and then mark/drill holes. Use grade 8 bolts/nuts/lock washers. Some large flat washers helps too.

Some hitches came with flat stock for bushings to fit humps in frame rails. As long as you have a good 3/8" or 1/2" drill and a couple drill bits you will be okay. Predrill with a smaller bit first, then go to the big size. Some oil will help keep the bit cooler and not burn it up. Push on it, but don't over do it.

The ones I've put on have cleared the stock step bumper, so no need to remove bumper.

 

My hitch was a reese, class 3 it didnt have holes on my frame for it tho, i drilled mine out. Havent had any problems

 

it is for the truck but the frame has no pre existing holes. i know its for the truck becuase it has bumps or dips to clear the bolts for the bumper

 

I just installed one a couple months ago on my '91, so pretty much (if not exactly) the same as yours. The rear-most mounting point on the hitch mounts to the frame just rearward of that cross-bracing that's riveted in place (there should be a gap in the hitch to clear the rivet head). Three holes to drill on each side - six total - be sure to wear eye protection. Be sure to get high grade bolts - NOT the bulk-packaged stuff in boxes at Home Depot.

Depending on the mount height it might or might not clear the shaft of the ball currently mounted on your bumper. Mine was going to be super close so I just removed it.

 

You do NOT weld a hitch to the frame.

As for existing holes? there are 2. the other 4 NEED to be drilled.

There will be 8 holes in the hitch. the 2nd from the rear holes are guide holes
You use the 2 rivets that hold the rear crossmember in place as a guide over the 2 guide holes