Front Mount Hitch for a 1998 Ford F-150 That Retains Tow Hooks
Published 02/14/2019
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Question:
Do tow hooks have to be removed to use 65025 front hitch on 1998 F-150 4x4 ?
asked by: Jerry
Expert Reply:
If you wish to retain the front tow hooks on your 1998 Ford F-150 then you are going to want to use the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 31049, not the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65025. The reason for this is that the Draw-Tite hitch installs between the two frame rails and a chance for interference with the tow hooks is possible whereas the Curt hitch installs underneath the frame rails and there is not a chance for interference. I have attached a photo that shows how the tow hooks are able to be reused with the Curt hitch.
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
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