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8 reviews
Code: 75118
Retail:$267.62
Price:$181.95
Shipping Weight: 31 pounds
Shipping SpecialFully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.
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Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
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Video of Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to install part number 75118 from Draw-Tite, and we are going to install this on a 2004 Mazda Tribute. Now we will show you our attaching points: they are going to be here, here and here. And it is going to be the exact same thing on the drivers side of the vehicle. We will use a wire pull first. We will push it through the bolt hole that we are going to use, out the end of the frame, and then attach our hardware to it. First we will start off with the plate and then we will end up with the carriage bolt, and we will repeat for the rest of the holes in the frame.
All right, with all the hardware installed, we can go ahead and lift the hitch into position. And we will use a couple of nuts to get it stable on a couple of bolts. This is kind of awkward, so it is good to have an extra set of hands to help hold up the other side, although you can leave it on the exhaust side and do one side at a time. All right, once you have it loosely installed, you can move it back and forth just a little bit to get it centered up, and then go ahead and snug down the fasteners. OK, once you have the bolts snugged down, go ahead and torque the bolts down as specified in the instructions. OK, with the bolts fastened down, that is all it takes. And there you have it for part number 75118 from Draw-Tite.
2001 - 2004 Ford Escape
2001 - 2004 Mazda Tribute
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4.8 out of 5 stars (8 Customer Reviews)




by: Charles H.06/27/2011
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Had little trouble installing. Hitch did not have fish wires included in kit. Had to fashion my own to install hitch.18043




by: wayne t12/01/2011
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This was awesome to install and worked quite well on a 1000mile trip with over 300 pounds of tongue weight on it. I haven't done the light install yet but the trailer hitch went on beautifully, shipping was awesome as well! So quick to get it. I was pleasently surprised.27509




by: Khrystal09/18/2011
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Great product and was an easy install. Don't even bother with the directions, watch the videos. That goes for the wiring harness especially. Enjoy! 24163




by: Mike G.08/04/2011
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2001 Escape, no fish wires in the kit but improvised. Installed hitch and wiring harness in just under 50 minutes. Fit like a glove.21098




by: John H03/20/2011
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Took about 25 minutes to install,,,very easy with their video's!!!!9909




by: John H03/08/2011
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Bought this product using etrailers site and used their recommended installation and I have to say,I may have even installed it quicker than the video. I have a 03 Mazda Tribute and this fit like a glove. Thanks so much Etrailer,,, will always trust you guys!8783




by: M Ellis08/21/2008
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Great price, easy installation A+A+A+A+ What more can I say, Thank You.1205




by: Mark M.02/02/2008
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Great Trailer Hitch Great hitch for the Ford Escape, very easy to install, I was surprised how simple it was to mount on the frame.596
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