Trailer Hitch Installation Advice
Trailer Hitch Installation Advice
A trailer hitch is such a small part but play such a big role in hauling equipment, materials, supplies, etc. If not properly matched and installed a trailer hitch can be dangerous and deadly. Here are some tips for installing a hitch.
- After making sure your parking brake is set and your wheels are blocked, jack your truck or SUV up to give yourself plenty of clearance to install the hitch.
- Assemble the entire hitch per the manufacturer’s instructions but don’t tighten any of the bolts.
- Some vehicles have pre-drilled holes to accept hitch mounts. If not, drill holes into your vehicle’s frame by using the loosely assembled hitch as a template. Note: make sure you don’t drill the holes any wider than 1/16-inch thicker than the bolts or the bolts won’t hold.
- Using C-clamps, attach the hitch to the frame of your vehicle and bolt it into place, securely tightening the bolts on the hitch.
- Make all electrical connections for any of the brake lights and turn signals and test them to make sure they’re working before heading out.
As you can see it can be a very cumbersome and intricate process. We recommend you let a professional install your hitch for you. If you are in the central Atlanta area, we have qualified technicians that can install a hitch for you. To schedule a trailer hitch install click here.