Do Eyelets Need to Be Cut Off to Install Hitch on 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500
Published 10/14/2021
Question:
I want to install this on my 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 but I keep seeing I have to cut off the eyelets, is that correct?
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Expert Reply:
The Draw Tite hitch part # DT42RR that fits your 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 requires you to bend the safety chain loops out for hitch pin clearance. This is a standard part of this install and doesn't require any cutting actually.
Easiest way to do this is grab a larger crescent wrench and adjust it down to fit snugly to the loop and then bend it outwards like what you see in the attached picture.
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Bending Eyelet with Wrench
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class IV
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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