Trailer Hitch

[jbrichmond]

All,

Found some slight rust around the inside trailer hitch area that's a tad flakey and being OCD with my truck, it bothers me. I sprayed the rusty parts with some black rustoleum but it's less than perfect. I would like to take the trailer hitch assembly off, has anyone done this? Is it connected to the bumper or can I just simply unbolt it ? Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!

 

[aschaeferusn]

I dont think I've ever seen a pickup without rust in the hitch receiver.

 

[Bulletnjm]

I cant stand rust

 

[SVT_Aaron]

It is connected to the bumper, before you take the bumper off make sure the lights and sensors are disconnected. There is a total of 6 bolts that need to be undone.

 

[Ditchplains1]

jbrichmond,
Try using some chain wax...there are several manufacturers...Spectro, Maxima, etc. It's used on motocross chains, and when dry leaves a paraffin like coating that prevents rust and allows the receiver to slide in easier...
Eddie

 

[jbrichmond]

It is connected to the bumper, before you take the bumper off make sure the lights and sensors are disconnected. There is a total of 6 bolts that need to be undone.

It's a 2010, no sensors. Does that mean taillights are the only thing to disconnect? And is this a one man job?

jbrichmond,
Try using some chain wax...there are several manufacturers...Spectro, Maxima, etc. It's used on motocross chains, and when dry leaves a paraffin like coating that prevents rust and allows the receiver to slide in easier...
Eddie

Definitely useful advice, thanks Eddie!

 

[SVT_Aaron]

It's a 2010, no sensors. Does that mean taillights are the only thing to disconnect? And is this a one man job?


Then yes just the taillights to disconnect, one man job is definitely possible. I had a helping hand so it went a lot smoother and faster!