Does the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Class III # 75371 for 2008 BMW X3 Require Drilling for Installation
Updated 01/16/2017 | Published 01/15/2017
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2008 BMW X3 Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III - 2 Its indicated that I need to drill. Is it the case ? Prefer this model than the other one available.
asked by: Francis
Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch # 75371 does in fact require drilling during the installation process. You will need to drill two holes into the bumper in order to support the hitch at the middle bracket. I have provided a link to the installation instructions for this to give you a clearer idea of what this involves. The drilling steps are on page 2.
The other trailer hitch available for your 2008 BMW X3 is the Curt Class III # 13573 which does not require drilling. However with the Curt Class III Hitch, you would have to permanently remove the bumper beam on your vehicle.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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