Why Does the Heat Shield Need to be Trimmed to Install a Draw-Tite on a 2013 Ford Focus
Updated 04/09/2013 | Published 04/04/2013
Question:
Why does the heat shield need to be trimmed? for the Hidden Hitch or Draw tite hitches
asked by: Jack
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Expert Reply:
The heat shield needs to be trimmed to install the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24872 that you referenced to allow the mounting flanges of the hitch to mate up properly to the frame of the vehicle.
Check out the video I attached that shows how this is done. I also attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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