Fitting Hitch Pin into Front Mount Hitch of 2008 Chevy Silverado

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In the video, it doesnt appear there is enough room to the hitch pin. How is this done?

asked by: Wayne M

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Expert Reply:

By design the hitch pin hole of the front mount hitch # 65050 sits behind the front fascia. Otherwise the hitch would stick way out in front of the truck.

In order to get a hitch pin in you need to reach under and behind the fascia.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Fitting Hitch Pin into Front Mount Hitch of 2008 Chevy Silverado

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