Today we are going to be installing Hidden Hitch part number 87183 on a 2000 Ford F-150. This installation will also apply to Draw-Tite part number 75065. We are underneath the vehicle. We are going to go ahead and point out the mounting locations for the trailer hitch. We are looking at the driver side frame rail. You can see the wires for the existing 4-pole are in the way here so we want to make sure that when we put the hitch up, we pull those up and out of the way. Right above those wires would be the two existing holes here at the end of the frame rail. Those will provide the two rear most attaching points for the trailer hitch. And then we are going to be using first the two holes here forward on the frame rail that will provide a third attaching point.
Those will be the same for the passenger side as well. At each of those attaching points we are going to be using a carriage bolt and block. And what we will do is just put those two together like so and them down through the top of the frame. I do want to make note again before I put the bolt in here on the passenger side. Some of the newer models may have a layer of film for undercoating here at the bottom of the frame rail on both sides. If your model has that, you want to scrape that out of there before you get started because we want it to actually touch directly to the bottom of the frame metal once we get the hitch up into place.
Because this mount does not have it any longer, we do not have to worry about that. And with bolts into place we can go ahead and put the hitch up into position. We are going to be attaching each one of those bolts with a conical tooth washer. Now that we have got the hitch up into place, you can go ahead and torque the bolts down. You want to check with the directions to verify the appropriate torque rating for each individual bolt. And with all of the bolts torqued down, the installation is complete. This will conclude the installation of Hidden Hitch part number 87183 on a 2000 Ford F-150.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 1996 Ford F-150 - Curt
All right. Today on this 1996 Ford F150 were going to install part number 14001. All right. This is what the hitch looks like when its installed on the vehicle. Next, well give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver down to the ground will be about 17 inches.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Ford F-150 - Curt
Today on our 2005 Ford F-150, we will be installing the Curt Hitch, part number C13352. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next we will go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is three inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 16-3/4 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford F-150 - Curt
All right. Today on this 2013 Ford F150, we're going to install Part Number C14002 from Curt. All right. This is what the hitch looks like once installed on the vehicle. Next, we'll give you some measurements that'll help you out on selecting some accessories such as the ball mount, bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of receiver opening down to the ground will be about 20-1/4 inches.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford F-150 - Draw-Tite
Today on this 2013 Ford F150 were going to install part number 75691 from Draw-Tite. This is what the hitch looks once its installed on the vehicle. Next well go ahead and give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, and a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 20-1/4 inches, from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be about 2-3/4 inches. First off well go ahead and remove the spare tire, it makes things a lot easier to see and install the hitch, although its not completely necessary. Now well go ahead and show you where the hitch installs on the vehicle.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2002 Ford F-150 - Hidden Hitch
Today on a 2002 Ford F-15, were going to install part number 87183 for Hidden Hitch. This is what the hitch looks like once installed on the vehicle. Next well give you some measurements to help you out selecting some accessories, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From top of the receiver opening down to the ground, will be 18 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be one and five eighths inches. Now well go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2002 Ford F-150 - Curt
Today, on this 2002 Ford F-150, were going to install part number c14355 from Curt. All right, this is what the hitch will look like once its installed on the vehicle. Next, well give you some measurements thatll help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 18 1/2 inches and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will about 2 1/2 inches.Now, Ill go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. The first thing were going to do is well go ahead and point out the location where the hitch will mount up. Itll use existing holes in the frame located at the bottom.
