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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Ugly receiver hitch!

The hitch on my 2000 Eddie Bauer is factory and I have sanded and painted it several times, but I still think it is ugly. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes one that is hidden more up under the bumper? I still want a class III/IV hitch with at least the same rating as my factory one because I pull my travel trailer with it. Thanks, Brian
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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im sure hidden hitch makes one.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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have you tride po15 to paint your hitch up? stuff sticks like glue and protects the hitch pretty good.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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I bought my Hidden Hitch for my Expy for the same reason. I wanted something that was sleek and only exposed at the receiver. I bought it at etrailer.com It was cheaper than most retailers offer it, even with shipping.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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Hey, thanks for the replies. I just looked up that one on etrailer.com and I really like that one. That looks exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks, Brian
 
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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If you do install the new hitch and are concerned on how the visible portions of the hitch appear, try using spray-on bedliner. I did this on my stock hitch and it has been bulletproof and still looks new. If you do this I reccommend doing it prior to installation and make sure you don't get any in the receiver slot so you can still install your hitch. You could also have a shop color match it to your truck. My brother did this and it looks awesome, just cost a little more to have a shop do it.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by fordboy67
If you do install the new hitch and are concerned on how the visible portions of the hitch appear, try using spray-on bedliner. I did this on my stock hitch and it has been bulletproof and still looks new. If you do this I reccommend doing it prior to installation and make sure you don't get any in the receiver slot so you can still install your hitch. You could also have a shop color match it to your truck. My brother did this and it looks awesome, just cost a little more to have a shop do it.
This works great guys. You can do it while on the truck, too. Mask off anywhere you don't want covered and spray. You'll get a great looking, long lasting finish.
 
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