Is Drilling Required to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2009 Ford F-150
Question:
Does a 2009 ford f 150 have the holes in the frame to fit a trailer hitch or do they have to be drilled?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
Your 2009 Ford F-150 does have holes in the frame to install a trailer hitch without having to drill into the truck frame. In some cases holes may have to be enlarged using a file or drill but new holes won't have to be drilled.
Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch - 2009 Ford F-150 # 75691 is a popular option for your truck. I linked a video showing an example installation for you.
I also recommend etrailer.com 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit - 7,500 lbs Item # EBMK4. It includes a ball mount with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, interchangeable ball set, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
And if your 2009 Ford F-150 did not come with a trailer connector you can add one using 4-Pole Hardwire Kit with Circuit Tester # 18252.
Products Referenced in This Question
4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ 72" Harness, Circuit Tester and Wire Taps
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- 6 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 12000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1200 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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