Installing front hitch
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Installing front hitch
Curious if anyone has seen or bought this hitch....
It's sold by retailer and the model is ecohitch. Receiver hitch is located in the license plate opening above the bumper not below like other brands. Which I like. Also, has 10,000 line pull and 1,000 vertical load ratings (2x's the competition)
The front bumper needs to be removed for install but that's a piece of cake so no worries there
I'll post pics once I get it on for anyone that is interested
It's sold by retailer and the model is ecohitch. Receiver hitch is located in the license plate opening above the bumper not below like other brands. Which I like. Also, has 10,000 line pull and 1,000 vertical load ratings (2x's the competition)
The front bumper needs to be removed for install but that's a piece of cake so no worries there
I'll post pics once I get it on for anyone that is interested
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The TorkLift front hitch _should_ work with the adaptive cruise control sensor that is mounted behind/within the bumper. It shouldn't block that at all.
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It won't interfere with the adaptive cruise control sensor. But that hitch won't fit a diesel 2017+, the cooler components are in the way. 2017+ gas engine is fine.
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Tough looking hitch and I like how it is up behind the license plate -- not hanging down reducing ground clearance. Install time around 2 hrs according to website. I'm guessing all year models will have to remove bumper for install -- don't know what that involves, but it can't be too bad. Either way - still tough looking.
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The hitch is installed- just have not had time for pics to go along with an update
Install was very easy and fitment is perfect on the mounting holes as well as the width of the hitch (fits between frame rails perfect.
Receiver opening sits inside the bumper opening and sets back 1" from face of bumper.
The most time consuming part is cutting the plastic bumper insert (where the stock license mount is)
In order for the receiver to poke through
Extremely clean set up. Hardly noticeable
Worth the extra $ over other hitches
Install was very easy and fitment is perfect on the mounting holes as well as the width of the hitch (fits between frame rails perfect.
Receiver opening sits inside the bumper opening and sets back 1" from face of bumper.
The most time consuming part is cutting the plastic bumper insert (where the stock license mount is)
In order for the receiver to poke through
Extremely clean set up. Hardly noticeable
Worth the extra $ over other hitches
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Tough looking hitch and I like how it is up behind the license plate -- not hanging down reducing ground clearance. Install time around 2 hrs according to website. I'm guessing all year models will have to remove bumper for install -- don't know what that involves, but it can't be too bad. Either way - still tough looking.
4 bolts for lower side brackets (2 ea side)
8 bolts at tow hooks (tow hooks unaffected)
Unless you have fog lights or other sensors that's it.
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There is a plastic frame clip on passenger side that holds tranny cooler line to frame that gets removed. I cut off the plastic insert or grommet from the clip since the hitch mount is right at the location of the clip. Left clip on coolant line to keep separation from frame
Minor inconvenience. No issues.
Minor inconvenience. No issues.
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Winch mount.
Bikes when towing
Step to access engine with out ladder
Place to mount chair platform when mother-in-law gets too chatty. Lol
Nah, she's alright when not in my truck. 😯
Bikes when towing
Step to access engine with out ladder
Place to mount chair platform when mother-in-law gets too chatty. Lol
Nah, she's alright when not in my truck. 😯