EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

Bolted right up to my 2019 F-250. Looks like it's going to work perfect to haul my E-bike rack. I might have to use a dual receiver hitch to drop the rack down for better visibility while driving. That's to be determined. I'd highly recommend the Eco Hitch!!1640359

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by: Matthew04/06/2024

Ford

The hitch is great! Super stout. But, installation was a disappointment. There was a significant gap between the frame rails on the Ford. About 3/8 inch. Did some research and it seems some frames are different but can't confirm. I happen to have a piece of 3/8 steel plate that I was able to cut and drill and slide it in to take up the gap. Definitely extra work I wasn't planning on doing. I guess I'd still buy it again but if you're going to pay someone to install it then make sure they put a nice spacer in there and bot a bunch of washers. Again, not sure is this is a Ford inconsistency or an eco hitch problem. Because it's a hitch and needs to be 100% solid this should be looked into.1760752

I'm 59 years old and a third generation grading contractor. I've worked on trucks and heavy equipment my whole life. I've turned ALOT of wrenches. That being said, the instructions for installation of this hitch are the worst I've ever seen. Lots of steps left out of the bumper removal. The instructions for cutting the plastic where the hitch goes were not even close! Multiple attempts and additional trimming to make it fit. Also the hitch was an extremely tight fit between the rails. Once installed I like it and it seems to be good quality. The one star is for the almost useless instructions.1749006

by: Tim04/28/2024

Ford F-350 Super Duty

I installed this on my 2022 F350 King Ranch to mount a motorcycle carrier. It is a great fit and a well made hitch. Install only required minor modifications and NONE which were not highlighted in the install video on the website. The video is excellent. Watch it before you order and you’ll have zero WTF’s. etrailer customer service is always great and this transaction was no exception. They are my go to for everything hitch related. Thanks, hope this helps,1775292

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Fits 2021 F350 Diesel but with extensive mods to the Plastic Insert. 5 stars for weight ratings and overall build quality. 3 stars for installation hassle bc the plastic insert that needs to be slotted in my case needed to be cut back significantly and bracketry added which took extra time. Wish it came with 2 extra fender washers and a heads-up that the insert might need extra mods and brackets (see below). Did not have to move any coolers or cooling lines. 4 stars overall.

Notes from the install.
1. Marked bumper brackets and supports to know exactly where it was installed by the factory. (Mine was off-center left/right by 1/4 inch so I centered it before cutting the slot in the plastic insert.)
2. Consider building some stands to help with the bumper removal/install and hitch install. Made a simple stand low enough to support the bumper and added blocks to install the hitch. (Also removed the front skirt before bumper removal.)
3. As other reviewers stated, had to shim one side of the hitch with 2 of the supplied fender washers as it was narrow by that amount. Had to purchase 2 additional fender washers.
4. Since other reviewers mentioned the slotting instructions needed improvement, more or less reviewed those and took them as recommendations. After hitch installation, test fit the bumper without the plastic insert. Then measured to the hitch. Then removed the bumper, installed the insert, and transferred the measurements to the plastic insert.
5. Found out during test fit after the slot was cut that the lower, back of the slotted insert had to be completely cut-off to fit. The insert needed to be flexed under the hitch so that the bumper to go back to the original position (see picture with notes). That flex would then warp the visible part of the plastic insert. Therefore, the section interfering was completely removed. Installed some brackets to support the lower section. The brackets proved to work well.

That the hitch is stout, up high, and hidden is a plus. Will have to build or purchase a hitch adapter to drop the hitch about 7 inches for one of my uses but don't mind doing that.

I recommend this hitch but keep in mind you might have the same installation challenges.1531603

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by: Jack06/16/2023

Two of my buddies and I bought three of these. Had them all installed in less than four hours. We are all very happy!
Ended up buying a drop adapter to see over the KTM1602377

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Plastic trim that direction stated to be trimmed were not even close. Had to majorly trim plastic in bumper center section. Other than that it was straight forward1738289

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Bolted right up to a 2023 f600. No cooler to worry about moving. Frame was a little far from mounts but bolts ran it in tight. Had to trim a little more than the directions said on the plastic but no biggie. Using it for a traffic cone holder and 12000 lbs winch.1758455

by: Debra01/18/2024

Heavy duty, fits nicely within the front grate so you don’t see it unless looking for it. We use a drop hitch in it to accommodate a cargo carrier with a large box for all of our 5th wheel landing gear blocks and jacks so it’s heavy. Very happy with the product1712041

I think “WOW”!! Hitch arrived faster than I thought it would. I wanted it installed for the weekend so decided to tackle the evening it arrived. 3 hours of common sense and not a bolt left. What a well put together idea.
I didn’t take any pictures but you cannot even tell I have a front hitch. Followed what direction I could and was grateful the torque specs were even included. I’ll end up posting some pictures sometime. I have a truck camper and wanted a front hitch for generator and firewood. This really helps the cause. Thanks etrailer.1743378

by: Tom11/23/2022

Really works great. I had to get a drop hitch fabricated (orange piece in pictures) so my eBike rack would hold the bikes lower and I can see over the bikes instead of thru. I watched my temp gauge and do not observe any increase in heat (thus less airflow into grill). Its a little tight getting pin in/out as the space behind license plate is very small; but it works. I have not tried, yet, to try hitching my travel trailer (8000 pounds) up and pushing it into a campsite.1473172

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I love it! I have a truck camper and I’ve been using a super Truss 48 inch extension to mount my motorcycle behind my camper, but too much weight extend it too far out made for a boaty feeling and I’d bottomed out at almost every parking lot I’ve been to. With it on the front of the truck, it balances my load for a more responsive ride. Super sturdy and easy enough to install, I am impressed.1387696

Mark

9/2/2023

Incredible!

by: Andrew 01/31/2024

Integration with front of truck is clean - you’d never know it’s there. The front license plate bracket is clever!1716643

Have been waiting to see this hitch first hand And was amazed by how well constructed it was.Easy to install.All the hardware and instructions in the box.Now I can use my winch for hunting season with tons of ground clearance and move the boat into tight spots myself.Thanks to etrailer.com for this great product.5Product Review for1020361

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Monte

4/24/2022

Amazing couldn’t go with out the clean look and uses of this front hitch.Being in Canada there’s so many more boat launches to access with tight parking lots,thanks again ETRAILER.

Robert S.

7/27/2022

I sold the truck this past april, but used the hitch almost every week. held up SUPERB

by: Jim11/26/2022

Bolted right up other than cutting the original plastic for the receiver to go through, works perfect for my winch cradle. I have gotten a lot of compliments and told others etrailer is the place to go to for hidden front mounts.1474414

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Box arrived undamaged. YAAAAY!

I just opened the box; everything is 100% intact.

Every fastener has a corresponding flat washer, lock washer, and nut. Nothing is missing.

I will be installing later this upcoming week.

I'm not much of a cell phone or computer person, so my critique of the installation might be written only.1690838

Excellent fit. Looking forward to using it during hunting season. #10k capability is a real plus1537406

David

3/17/2024

This product is worth every penny. Have used it numerous times on different hunting excursions.

Andrew N.

3/18/2024

@David Great to hear!

Self install went well. Great fit and well hidden when not in use. A little hydraulic helper goes a long way.1533588

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First of ALL etrailer was outstanding. They kept me in loop on back order. THANK YOU this is for a 2021 F250 4x4 crew cab
As far as the hitch...well the instructions need some serious updates for 2021 super duty. The hitch was 1/4" short to fit between frame rails, so i had to add shims to bring it in snug. the whole thing can be put on without removing the bumper. I removed the lower valance and both pass and driver bumper supports bolts at the frame and then loosened (not removed) the main 8 bolts to give me 3/4 inch wiggle room that allowed me to reach into frame to add the hitch mount bolts and torque them, this was wonderful and saved me some time. the plastic trim panels around the tow hooks are a bugger to get off, but patience will prevail if you gently slide a no scratching thin blade screwdriver in to release the two plastic locks then the other clips will snap right out
once i had all the plastic cut to allow room for the hitch, i raised it up to the frame and used 12" 3/8 socket extension bars to slide through frame as well as hitch bolt holes to hold it in place while i installed the lower and one side bolt on each side. made it a cinch to adjust and get centered and add shims.1105322

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Overall, the product is high quality. The installation was pretty straightforward. Had to spend $xx to replace hardware that was missing. When the box arrived, the bag containing the hardware was opened inside and everything was scattered. Turns out I was missing some crucial hardware. The license plate holder was also bent way out of shape and needed work before it would fit. Overall I'm happy with it.1306862

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Sierra K.

6/2/2022

Customer service will contact you.

Installed the TorkLift EcoHitch front hitch yesterday afternoon and this morning.
Pretty easy install. Required removal of the front bumper. Cutting the plastic grill insert to fit around the new hitch and realigning the bumper when reinstalling it (by myself) were the trickiest parts. It all fit well, but my truck was different than what was described in the instructions- the fluid exchanger on my 2021 F350 6.7 with Tremor package-is radically different. It's possible my truck has the exchanger used on the duallys and 450 Super Dutys, not sure. At least everything fit and it eliminated some steps and the need for some provided brackets to shift down the fluid exchanger shown in the eTrailer install video on the 2021 F250. The instructions also fail to advise one to disconnect electrical connections (for the fogs and adaptive cruise) and particularly the block heater before removing the bumper. At least there is a mention of having to unsecure the main electrical harness from the frame, but nothing about disconnecting the block heater to permit removal of the bumper. Anyway, I'm happy with the product and how it installed, even if it took a little creativity on my part. It will allow me to push-park my boat into a tight parking situation. The install looks clean, ground clearance is unaffected. The hitch is a quality piece of metal, like other TorkLift products.1616949

Things started rough with this purchase. Item was not packaged well enough for the weight which allowed it to move around and tear open the headwear bag and the box. Unfortunately, A lot of the hardware had fallen out of the box. Through a few emails back and forth with e-tailer the issue was resolved quickly and professionally. So that proved to me this companies cares and tries to make things right for their customer. Kudos to you!

For the install, this install was not as straight forward for my install. I am not sure what was different about the plastic air dam in my bumper vs the one they used in directions and video. But I had a lot more trial and error putting the bumper on and off trimming plastic. Also had to remove a bolt from each side of the bumper for clearance. Nothing structural was compromised.

All in all the hitch fits well and looks great. You really don't even notice its there unless you are looking for it.1633031

Good quality but poor appearance. Paint scratched off down to bare metal. Will have to spend time repainting. Only cosmetic issue.1713844

Jenny N.

1/25/2024

Unfortunately, despite our best effort, this does happen from time to time. For a quick fix, you can use a rust resistant paint like Rustoleum to touch it up. We can out a paint kit for you. Customer Service will be in touch.

I installed the EcoHitch yesterday on my 2020 F250 diesel. The parts fit perfectly. If I had to critique something - a clearer picture or a video of the installation would be helpful. The enclose directions included pics that were hard to understand as it relates to cutting the plastic on the bumper. They seemed to be from another model year of truck... At any rate, the install was clean and took about 4 hours with two 15 minute assistance steps from my wife. 1st lifting the bumper off and then reinstalling. The hitch itself was placed with a floor jack.919573

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Installed on 2019 Ford F350 4x4 DRW diesel
EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Item # 306-X7904.
I selected this hitch for it's ground clearance hidden aspect.
Install was fairly easy was able to install in a few hours.
Instructions were easy to follow. The insert potion in my application
was slightly different than that in the instruction for the cut out. My
truck did not have the front license plate mount incorporated into the insert. Called
tech support at Torklift Central we were able to come up with a solution to
get the proper cut out for the insert. Very happy with the fit and appearance
Of this front mounted receiver.866815

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