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Code: 87458
Retail:$259.32
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Shipping Weight: 44 pounds
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Video of Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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installation instructions and specs for complete information.
On this 2008 Colorado LS we are going to install a hitch from Curt and it is going to be part number 13252. First we will show you where the hitch mounts up on the frame. Alright, the hitch is going to mount on the bottom and side of the frame. It is going to mount here and here also. We are going to show you the spacer really fast. This spacer and this spacer gets installed in between the hitch and the frame of the vehicle. This little spacer is the one that we will use to fish wire inside the frame. So when you install your spacers just make sure you have the right one going in the right spot. You do not want to put this one inside the frame if you do not have to to begin with. 0:40
Alright, next we will go ahead and install our hardware for this hole back here. We are going to fish wire it. And the kit does come with the fish wiring tool right here. What we are going to do is push it in the hole we are going to use and we are going to come out this access hole right here. And first we are going to slide on our plate. And you want to put it in there so the plate sits like that inside the frame. Thread this in and then the trick is to put this right up against the edge of the steel like this and roll it in. Once you get it in, then you can pull it through. If you cannot get it in there, then you are going to have to take a file and file out the edge a little bit so you can get the bolt inside. And at this point, we can go ahead and start installing the hitch. At this point it is a good idea to have an extra set of hands involved because it is kind of wide and awkward to work with. Now, we have the hitch in position. You will notice there is a pretty big gap between the hitch and the frame of the vehicle. Now there are a couple of different styles of bumper brackets so that is why they do that, to accommodate that. Since our bumper bracket it on the inside of the frame, we are going to use the supplied spacers to go up in between and take up the gap. 1:57
Let us go ahead and run our bolt in through there. Then we will go ahead and thread it into the existing weld nut. Alright, on the fastener that goes on the bottom of the frame actually gets reused from the factory. Once we have all of our hardware started, basically what we want to show you next is that these washers here still have a pretty good amount of space between there. That is fine. The hitch is purposefully built to be a little bit wide for different configurations of bumpers. So when you snug down the bolts, the hitch will draw down to the frame. It is perfectly acceptable. Alright, once we get all of our bolts started and snugged down, we can go ahead and torque the bolts down as per the instructions. OK, with just those few steps we are already done with our install of part number 13252 from Curt.
And once you have got the hitch centered, you can go ahead and tighten down the bolts. I would start with the one at the bottom of the frame. Tighten those first and then you can go to the ones on the side of the frame. Make sure that you tighten them evenly otherwise, they will pull the hitch one way or the other and possibly put it off-center. OK, and with bolts tightened into place, you want to go ahead and torque them down now. You want to follow the manufacturers specified torque rating for each bolt, which can be found in the instruction sheet. And with all the bolts torqued down, our installation is complete. And this concludes the installation of hitch part number 75607 on a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado.
2004 - 2012 GMC Canyon All Models
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (14 Customer Reviews)
by: Chris H.03/29/2011
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The hitch package was reasonably priced and the install went without a hitch. No pun intended. The video was very helpful as well.10668
by: Joel Osborne03/29/2011
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I received the product this morning and plan to have it installed this Saturday. Very satisfied so far. Joel Osborne10655
by: Matthew P.03/22/2011
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The hitch was everything I expected. The shipping by etrailer was far better than expected. They accomodate their customers very quickly.10103
by: Johnny Martinez02/23/2011
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The no drilling was awesome but a video installation for the Isuzu I290 would have been nice. I was trying to use the provided video aids but it was nothing like the Colorado or Canyon although they are pretty much the same truck. Great product though and best finished look. 7731
by: David H.02/20/2011
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I ordered on Sunday, had free shipping, and the product arrived on Thursday. It almost took longer to unwrap than to install. The instructions were well laid out. From start to finish it took about 30 minutes to install. Had to remove 4 bolts. The new hitch was installed without any "hitches". I will recommend etrailer to everyone else for the quick and reliable service. Thanks etrailer.7516
by: Tim02/13/2011
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Well Built, Great Fit, Took about 1hr to install. 7114
by: Jimmy S.02/13/2011
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Excellent product...fit well...easy to install.7098
by: Lee C.01/05/2011
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Great Service I bought 4 items from etrailer.com and it was received in excellent condition within 2 days of ordering. I would recommend this company to anyone who needs this type of products.5016
by: Brian01/08/2012
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I am very mechanically inclined but hate working on trucks. This hitch is so easy to put in words cant explain it. I was expecting an all day "30 min" installation. It actually was the easiest aftermarket kit I have ever put on a vehicle. There is no need for pictures because the instructions are so simple to follow. This hitch kit is hands down the bomb , best ever, simple , simple, simple. 29282
by: Bob H10/26/2011
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Installation was even easier than the reviews indicated. Installed on my 2009 Colorado.26151
by: Bruce E.08/13/2011
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Installed on 2008 Colorado. Installation is very easy, especially after viewing the video. Welds look good. Powdercoat chipped off one edge during shipping, but the rest looks good. Time will tell how it holds up to salt/gravel on the winter roads. Hitch brackets are barely visible - about even with the stock shackles. The crossbar can't be seen from behind unless you are lower than the bumper. The hitch is nice and close to the bumper, so ground clearance is hardly affected at all. It really is a "hidden" hitch! Exactly what I hoped for. I don't quite understand the need for the big, thick spacer blocks on each side of the frame. Maybe minimizes the area to catch salt and resulting corrosion?? Not very sleek, but not unsightly either.21832
by: Gilbert Napper05/27/2011
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This was one of the online buying experience I have ever had. They upgrade me from th 7 day shipping to the 3 day free. And the comutication was wonderful. Very happy with etrailer.com15514
by: Ken05/26/2011
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Easy to install. Only complaint is the paint scrapes it had even before I removed the plastic15459
by: Jenn W.04/15/2011
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Exactly what I needed for my new truck to pull my boat.11825
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