Rich Stern
Well-Known Member
Here's what the Hidden Hitch looks like out of the box.
The directions are sparse and the single illustration could be better, but it's enough to get through this relatively simply installation.
Installed Hidden Hitch. As you can see, the receiver is pretty much the only thing easily visible from the rear. What little you can see of the hitch frame is nicely contoured round tube. I find it much more appealing than a square frame hitch.
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I'm sure my Ford Dealer doesn't mind that he's getting a free plug here!
Finished installation, side view.
This image shows where the work takes place. This is the passenger side. The two bumper to frame bolts are original equipment. The lower bumper bolt is loosened so that a notch on the hitch frame slides over the bolt. The bolt in the upper right is one of four 1/2" bolts that hold the Hidden Hitch to the frame of the Sport Trac.
The directions are sparse and the single illustration could be better, but it's enough to get through this relatively simply installation.
Installed Hidden Hitch. As you can see, the receiver is pretty much the only thing easily visible from the rear. What little you can see of the hitch frame is nicely contoured round tube. I find it much more appealing than a square frame hitch.
<P>
I'm sure my Ford Dealer doesn't mind that he's getting a free plug here!
Finished installation, side view.
This image shows where the work takes place. This is the passenger side. The two bumper to frame bolts are original equipment. The lower bumper bolt is loosened so that a notch on the hitch frame slides over the bolt. The bolt in the upper right is one of four 1/2" bolts that hold the Hidden Hitch to the frame of the Sport Trac.
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