Is There Frame Drilling Required to Install Draw Tite Hitch # DT38KV

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Does this hitch require drilling in the frame?

asked by: Miks

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Expert Reply:

Hey Miks, there's no frame drilling required to install the Draw Tite hitch part # DT38KV. There is some trimming of the rear fascia but nothing too crazy at all. What are you planning on using the hitch for?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Michael

3/4/2025

This hitch would be used exclusively for a bike rack.

Jameson C.

3/4/2025

@Michael Nice! Do you have a bike rack already?

Michael

3/4/2025

@JamesonC yessir. It’s the 2” receiver 1up bike rack

Jameson C.

3/5/2025

@Michael How do you like it? We don't carry that one but we hear about it a lot.

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