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  • No-Drill Trailer Hitch for a 2012 Ford Mustang 6 Cylinder Coupe
  • The Draw-Tite trailer hitch, # 24863, will fit your 2012 Ford Mustang, 6 cylinder coupe. There is no drilling involved and you should not have to cut or trim anything to install the hitch on your Mustang. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. If you will be doing some towing, the recommended ball mount is # 3594.For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch use # 19258. For trailer wiring, use # 118487. I have included a link to the instructions for the...
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  • How Much of the Curt # C11048 Class I Receiver Will Be Visible When Installed on 2012 Ford Mustang
  • When the Curt # C11048 is installed, the receiver opening and a portion of the cross bars on either side will be visible. Take a look at the photo I edited for you, which should give you a good idea of what everything will look like once the hitch is installed. No fascia trimming will be required. To see the installation instructions, click the provided link.
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  • Is the Aerator on Empire Faucets RV Bathroom Vessel Sink Faucet Removable & What's the Thread Size
  • I contacted the manufacturer with your questions about the Empire Faucets RV Bathroom Vessel Sink Faucet # EM72WR. They informed me that the aerator is removable and that it uses standard threads. Standard threads for a faucet aerator is 15/16".
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  • How to Determine Leaf Spring Hanger Placement on a Single Axle Trailer
  • Generally speaking, on a single axle trailer you will want the leaf spring hangers to be spaced apart 1/2" less than the eye to eye measurement of your leaf spring. Therefore, you will want to place the hanger 25-1/2" apart on center when using the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring part # e77SR with the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit part # APS4. Please keep in mind that you will need to determine the correct position of your Dexter Trailer Axle part # 20545I-EZ-72-15 before welding the leaf spring...
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness and Installation for a 2006 Ford Mustang GT
  • If you are trying to install lights like # STL8RB to your 2006 Ford Mustang the problem could be that the car has separate turn signal and brake lights while trailer lights have a combined turn signal and brake light circuit. On light # STL8RB, the white wire is ground, the green wire is stop and turn lights, and the brown wire is running lights. If you need to add trailer wiring to the car so that it can tow a trailer, you will need to use # 18252. I have included a link to the instructions...
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  • Are Stabilizing Straps Required For Carrying Bike Racks With a Curt Hitch # C11312
  • You will need to use stabilizing straps when you are using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11312 to carry a bike rack or cargo carrier on your 2009 Ford Mustang. This is required by Curt as an extra safety precaution and is needed to maintain their warranty. As long as the bike rack and bikes do not exceed the tongue capacity of this hitch and you use a stabilizer strap like # 18050, you would have no problem installing a bike rack into this hitch. I attached installation instructions...
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  • What Tools are Needed to Install the Draw-Tite Hitch # C11041 on a 2001 Ford Mustang
  • If you have average mechanical abilities and basic tools this Curt, part # C11041, would take about 40 minutes to install on your 2001 Ford Mustang. I attached installation instructions below that detail exactly how the # C11041 will install on your Mustang, there are also many useful diagrams that show how it all comes together too. You will need the following tools: 13 mm wrench, 15 mm wrench, 11/16 inch wrench, torque wrench, a drill with a 1/4 inch drill bit, 7/16 inch drill bit,...
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  • Is Fascia Modification Required to Install a Draw-Tite Hitch on a 2012 Mustang California Special
  • I do have some information that will help determine if you will need to modify the fascia on your 2012 Ford Mustang California Special, however, I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite and he did not have any specific information regarding the fascia modification required for your model. I can tell you that the top of the receiver tube will sit 8-3/8 inches below the center of the rearmost bolt hole on the frame rail (see photo). If you measure 8-3/8 inches down from the rearmost bolt hole...
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  • Solution for RV Step with Bad Gear Box with Part Number 151320
  • The Lippert part number # LC372261 is the part number for an entire replacement step assembly. The problem is that if you have the 151320 gear box that means that your current step is old enough that there aren't replacement parts for it and you'd need a new assembly which the # LC372261 is the closest replacement.
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  • Does Draw Tite Hitch for 2017 Ford Mustang Require Rear Fascia Trimming
  • I checked the install instructions for the Draw Tite hitch part # 24928 that you referenced that fits your 2017 Ford Mustang and it does not require trimming of the lower rear fascia. I attached a picture of the hitch installed below it too. Hitch installs are pretty basic for mechanics. I would just find a local mechanic to you with a good reputation and let them do it.
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  • Trailer Hitch # C11312 Installation Details, Drawbar, Hitch Ball, Lock, Wiring for 2007 Ford Mustang
  • To install the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11312, on your 2007 Mustang V6, you will not need to do any drilling. I have included a link to the installation instructions below for you to check out. To complete your towing set up, I recommend adding a drawbar, hitch ball, locking hitch pin, and trailer wiring. The recommended drawbar is the Draw-Tite Drawbar, # 3592. This would be used in the rise position. For a hitch ball, you can use hitch ball # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or # 19258 (2-inch...
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  • Installation Video For Curt Class I C11041 Hitch on 2001 Ford Mustang
  • Although we don't have an installation video for the Curt # C11041, we do have a video for the discontinued Draw-Tite # 24687. I've pored over the installation instructions for both hitches and found them to be just about identical. Watching the video for the Draw-Tite hitch will give you an excellent idea whether the installation is something you'd feel comfortable attempting, or if it's something you should have your favorite mechanic complete for you. According to Curt, it shouldn't...
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  • Is Drilling Required To Install Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch On 2006 Ford Mustang?
  • That is correct. To install the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24747 you were looking at on to your 2006 Ford Mustang you will just need to enlarge the hole in the passenger side exhaust hanger. This makes it so that the hanger can be reinstalled after the hitch is in place. There is no drilling required in the actual frame of the vehicle. I went ahead and included a link to a video of showing the # 24747 being installed on a 2006 Ford Mustang for you to take a look at.
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  • Can I Install the Rampage 4-Layer Outer Cover # RA1304 with an Antenna on My 1993 Ford Mustang?
  • Great question! Since it sounds like it is a non-retractable antenna, I confirmed with Rampage that in order to use the Rampage Cover # RA1304 with your vehicle, you must cut an opening in the cover. This is done by centering the cover on your 1993 Ford Mustang GT and mark the ideal location for the hole. The manufacturer suggests using a heated pointed object like a soldering iron or a wood burner to complete this. If you have a retractable antenna, there will not be an issue with putting...
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  • Is Drilling Required to Install Curt Trailer Hitch C11312 on a 2005 Ford Mustang
  • For Curt trailer hitch # C11312 for your 2005 Ford Mustang you might have to enlarge an access hole which you could do with a drill. But no new holes will need to be drilled. And you may not have to enlarge the access hole either. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. Curt also...
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  • Tips for Routing Trailer Wiring Harness Power Wire on a 2014 Ford Mustang Convertible
  • There is no one specific way the power wire from a trailer wiring harness such as # C56088 or # 118487 has to be run on your 2014 Ford Mustang. It all depends on how you want to route the wire. I have included a link to a help article with tips on routing the power wire for you. You could follow one of those methods or use it as a guide to develop your own.
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  • How to Install WeatherTech Floormats in a 2008 Ford Mustang Using Retention Hook
  • Hopefully you ordered the # WT461391 for front floor mats as this is the Weathertech floor mat confirmed to fit your 2008 Ford Mustang. You should be able to line the retention hook up with the hole in the floor and get the hook started through it and then pull the mat towards the front of the vehicle to get the hook to fully seat.
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  • Install Instructions for Draw-Tite Hitch On a 2019 Ford Mustang Convertible
  • Yes, I have attached the installation instructions for installing the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24928 on a 2019 Ford Mustang Convertible. However, these instructions are the same for all models but there are separate notes for installation on convertible models. I have attached for you these notes as well as a photo of the hitch installed and in-use. If you will be using the trailer hitch for a bike rack, the Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack part # BA12B...
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  • Installation Instructions for Hopkins Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 40505 on a 2000 Ford Mustang
  • Installation of the # 40505 wiring harness for your 2000 Ford Mustang is a fairly simple process that I will guide you through. First, you will remove 2 plastic nuts that hold the trunk liner in place behind the taillights. There will be 1 nut on each side of the vehicle. Pull the liner aside enough to allow access to the connector on the rear wall of the trunk. Separate the connectors. Once separated, you will connect each plug (in the set closest to the 4-pole) into the corresponding...
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  • Will Draw-Tite Hitch 24840 Fit a 2010 Mustang Convertible and Require Fascia Trimming
  • The Draw-Tite hitch 24840 will fit your 2010 Mustang convertible as long as it is not a GT/CS, Shelby GT, or Shelby GT 500 model. It will require trimming a section of the rear bumper fascia. I have included a link to the instructions that show, in detail, where to cut the fascia.
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