Why Can't the Factory Trailer Hitch Be Replaced On a 2005 Ford F-150
Question:
the OEM hitch on this truck rusted out. The install of Draw tite 41549 states this will not work with a previously installed OEM hitch. Why? Are the required holes not there? I realize I may need to make alterations to the existing bumper set up but, am just curious as to why it will not work.
asked by: Craig
Expert Reply:
The reason the factory trailer hitch on a 2005 Ford F-150 cannot be replaced with an aftermarket hitch like the Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 41549 is because the factory hitches tie into the factory bumper and the aftermarket hitches don't. It will physically fit but there would not be sufficient support for the factory bumper. If you replace the factory bumper with an aftermarket bumper you should then be able to use an aftermarket hitch.
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Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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