do you have to cut the bumper facia with this hitch install or is it a simple bolt on?
362774
On a 2006 4Runner it was a simple bolt on. The muffler is a little in the way so I had to pry it out of the way a little to tighten the bolts. It is attached with flexible rubber clamps which allows it to move enough.. Took me about an hour to put it on.
2184058
I believe you need to the the OEM hitch. I have Uhaul hitch and rear bumper will not fit, so now I have a large paper weight. I was not able to return it. True fully it is just for cosmetic looks, since it will not provide much protection
1603723
Yeah you won't have to mess with the receiver but you will need to get a hitch extension because the bumper sticks out about a 1" further than the receiver, also if you plan on adding the swing arm spare tire carrier you will need to get at least a 8" extension....
150837
I did not have to cut a hole. The plastic below the bumper is already open where the tow hooks go. It is the same plastic piece used on four wheel drives which typically come with tow hooks already installed. My truck is a 2011 Silverado crew cab.
2138118
There really isnt hardware needed. It snaps into two small slots on your bumper...literally took about 10 secs to install.
902017
It fit well ,do'nt tighten anything up until all the bolts are started,nothings perfect you might need to use your draw bar for leaverage too.I flipped my bumperettes over ,they seemed to fit better,(did not bind against the top of the hitch), Make sure your bumper bolts are still loose with bumperettes in place then put in the frame bolts,(like I said you may have to use your draw bar to move the hitch to get the frame bolts started. Then tighten everything up and torque them. Good Luck
1357647
i really do not know, as i used a small bracket though the frame end that was bolted horizontally, and vertically. i just needed to cut one small hole in the lower rear plastic.i am now changing to the same bumper as pictured. i will remove the other one. i dont need it hanging down.
1660890
No... It was very easy to install... The bumper and receiver assy ( shown) are notConnected in any way... Nor is the bumper in the way.. LASTLY, no drilling was required on my 1993 Prizm
1701028
No drilling the bolts line up easily. But I recommend new bolts 1/2 longer. I makes the hitch holes easier to line up. Also some one recommended PB Blaster, it dissolves the rust on the old bolts. I did it two hours before and just before I removed them. It really makes a big difference. A 18" breaker bar works good for removal and a regular torque wrench to install them.
176644
Its bolts straight to where the factory bumper comes off. So straight to the frame. It goes on really easy with a jack and two guys. A buddy and I did the whole job in less than 2 hours.
2138388
No, bumper removal is not required, but it is a bit a a tight fit. When I initially tried to get it installed it didn't look like there was any way it would go. You just need to move the brackets around a bit to get them installed. They will go. Make sure to tighten down the bolts holding the hoop to the brackets very snug, so the hoop doesn't wobble.
1622921
I have the 2012 Sport S. Bolts right up to the holes in the stock bumper. Took about ten minutes.
672362
No drilling in the frame required. But you'll you need to cut out the opening for the hitch in the bumper cover. I just used a utility knife.
1264228
This Receiver mounts directly to the factory bumper using the existing holes. No brackets or drilling. Simply slide it under, align the holes and feed the bolts through. Hope you have skinny fingers as theres not much room for the nuts between the steel bumper and the outer plastic bumper shell.
588827
I installed this on a 2011 Patriot (non-Latitude) and it did require a little trimming. The instructions where way off on the amount. The easiest thing was to remove the bumper fascia and then install the hitch. The fascia pops off with those plastic anchors and a couple of screws underneath. No need to lower exhaust, etc as stated in instructions. I had trimmed my fascia according to instruction and probably cut 3/4" more into the bumper than I needed to.
395777
I installed this on my 2012 Hyundai Sonata, and I was able to use the standard holes already on my front bumper. The license plate fits into the frame, and you bolt the plate, frame and all back onto the bumper. Your going to use the same holes on the bumper that the plate bolt onto. No additional drilling is required.
1728640
No. What's u get the front fender off which is kind of a hastle there is a big bar which is the bumper. Take it off. I believe there are four bolts to take off.