Is Drilling Involved when Installing Trailer Hitch # C12130 on a 1983 to 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
Question:
Do the Curt hitches require drilling for installation or are the holes already there?
asked by: MIke C
Expert Reply:
For the 1983 to 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, Sedan and Wagon, you will need to drill 4 holes in the frame in order to install Curt Trailer Hitch, # C12130. I have included a link to the installation details. Step 4 in the instructions explains the required drilling. I have also included a link to a video showing installation on a similar vehicle, a 1992 Lincoln Town Car. The main difference on the Town Car and other vehicles compatible with this hitch is that on the Town Car there are some extra steps that are covered in the instructions.
The recommended ball mount for this hitch is # 36063. It is meant to be used in the rise position only. It can be used with ball # 19257 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or # 19258 (2 inch diameter).
Products Referenced in This Question
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-3/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 3-1/8" Rise - 11-3/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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