Will Front Mounted Hitch Interfere with Grille Guard on 2009 Ford Expedition

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I have 09 Ford Expedition with a westin sportsman brush guard, is an installation interference if I install this Curt front receiver hitch?

asked by: Loyal

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If you already have the Westin Sportsman Grille Guard # 40-2405 or the similar Polished Stainless Steel version installed on your 2009 Ford Expedition you will not be able to add the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31068 as there would be interference.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I do have both front mount hitch and grille guard options for your 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road but as you mentioned they cannot be used together and I am not aware of any grille guards that have an integrated receiver tube. Therefore, you will…

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Answer 2

Grille guards and front mount hitches normally use the same or some of the same mounting locations and/or occupy some of the same space in front of the vehicle. It is highly unlikely you will be able to install both a grille guard and a front mount…

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Answer 3

The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7904 will mount in the same location as the grille guard option. If you were going to use that front hitch location for a winch, then you can instead use the Westin HDX Winch Mount Grille…

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Answer 4

Both the Ranch Hand Legend Grille Guard and the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver item #C31071 use the same method of install but different attachment points on the front end of the frame. There is one common bolt hole on either side that they…

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Answer 5

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

For the LCI52-SB-86.5-68.5, the two ending measurements are: 1st - measurement from hub to hub, meaning the length of the axle in this case is 86.5 inches. 2nd - spring seat dimension where they're welded, meaning the spring seats are 68.5 inches…

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Answer 8

The 7290 that you see is a casting number. It is found on AL-KO hubs that fit #99 spindles. I found that the bearings used are #28580 which would be the inner bearing and #25580 which would be the outer bearing. For the seal use #91030.

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Answer 9

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Answer 10

Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch studs and…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

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