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Code: 60808
Retail:$193.55
Price:$133.95
Shipping Weight: 25 pounds
Shipping SpecialSpecially designed for light-duty applications, this fully welded Pontiac G5 trailer hitch receiver features a powder coat finish over an e-coat base to ensure superior corrosion resistance. Drawbar, pin and clip included.
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Video of Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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Today on this 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt we are going to be installing Hidden Hitch part number 60808. This installation will also apply for Draw-Tite hitch part number 24745. We are underneath the vehicle and the first thing you will notice about this vehicle is that it has a black appearance panel on it. Not all models have it but if yours does this will need to come off so I am going to do that first. There are two screws holding it in as well as four tabs on the bottom of the bumper. With that panel removed we can put the fascia fasteners back into place so that the bottom of the fascia does not flap around. The next thing you want to do is go over to the driver side of the vehicle and we want to lower the exhaust down so we can have some more working room. 00:59
Today on this 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt we are going to be installing Hidden Hitch part number 60808. This installation will also apply for Draw-Tite hitch part number 24745. We are underneath the vehicle and the first thing you will notice about this vehicle is that it has a black appearance panel on it. Not all models have it but if yours does this will need to come off so I am going to do that first. There are two screws holding it in as well as four tabs on the bottom of the bumper. With that panel removed we can put the fascia fasteners back into place so that the bottom of the fascia does not flap around. The next thing you want to do is go over to the driver side of the vehicle and we want to lower the exhaust down so we can have some more working room. 00:59
Now that we have got the holes drilled in the bottom of the frame you want to fish the carriage bolt and block assemblies inside the frame down through those holes. We are also going to be using the 1/ 2 inch bolt leader to get the hardware inside the frame. We are just going to take the threaded end and feed it through the bottom of the frame and out this larger access hole. Next we will take the one by three inch block and feed it on to the bolt leader followed by the carriage bolt which we will wrap the threads of the bolt leader around the threads of the carriage bolt. Feed them both inside the frame and pull them down in to position. Again we want to repeat that procedure for the driver side of the vehicle and we will put the hitch up into position. We are going to be attaching the hitch to the carriage bolt at this attaching point using the conical tooth washer and hex nut. 02:46
With that hardware in place we are now going to move to the bumper attaching points and you can see how they meet up with the bottom of the bumper here on the driver side. Also on the passenger side as well. At this point we want to drill out the 1/ 2 inch holes into the bumper. The bumper might be difficult to drill through and may require the use of a rotary bit. With our holes drilled through the bottom of the bumper we are going to do the same fish wiring procedure that we have done on the previous holes. For this one our access point is going to be out at the end of the bumper structure itself so starting over here at the passenger side I am going to be using the threaded end and feed it through like so. We are going to be using the same carriage bolt and block assembly. On this bolt instead of a conical tooth washer we are going to be using a lock washer and hex nut. That is going to be the same on the driver side as well. With all of the hardware in place we are going to go back through now and torque our bolts down. You want to verify with the directions the specific torque rating for each of the bolts. Now that we have got all of our bolts torqued down we just want to make sure we put our exhaust back up on its hangers and our installation will be complete. Now with our hitch installed we are going to give you a couple of final installed dimensions that will help make choosing your hitch accessories a little bit easier. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is going to measure 14 inches and from the center of the pin hole to clear the rear edge of the bumper is going to be approximately six inches. This will conclude the installation of Hidden Hitch part number 60808 on 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars (6 Customer Reviews)
by: Brad03/14/2013
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Overall, I am pleased with the end result of the installation of the Hidden Hitch. However, I am somewhat dissatisfied with the removal of the appearance panel. I was able to re-use my appearance panel with a lot of modification. My actual installation time for the hitch alone was about 1:30 because the bumper was difficult to drill through. Also, my exhaust was right in the way of my drill even after I dropped the exhaust. My total installation time including the hitch, wiring kit, and appearance panel modification was approximately 3 hours.70784
by: Pastor Don Lindner05/12/2012
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Hitch installed much easier than I expected. Never even read the instructions since I had watched the video before I ordered. Went on a 2009 Chev. Cobalt coupe. Thanks for everything!40206
by: Larry S.01/12/2012
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Product arrived bent and would not fit vehicle. It was the weekend and needed to install on vehicle (e-trailer support was closed). Was able to bend back with a vice (very soft metal). Even when corrected the receiver was not centered on the vehicle (off to Port by 1"). Quality of product was low.29537
by: Mark B.10/06/2011
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Good product. The only difficulty in installation was that the muffler wouldn't move far enough out of the way to use a standard length drill bit. Then, the shortest bit that I could find that was long enough to reach past the muffler was so long that I had to get the car higher on blocks than my floor jack would lift. A bit of a nuisance, but only in that one point.25154
by: Tony Dehn04/20/2011
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Delivery was quick; order was filled correctly; quality was exceptional; the price was the lowest; what more can you ask for!? I definately recommend etrailer for all your trailering needs.......... Thanks etrailer.com!!! 12039
by: Nicole Kirby02/11/2011
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Very easy to install. Drilling bumper was a bit difficult. I suggest watching the install video. It was a great help.7023
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