How To: Install a Trailer Hitch
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- A tow hitch, trailer hitch, or receiver hitch, allows you to hook a trailer to your vehicle for towing. It includes a reinforced receiver that can accept a certain size draw bar, and each one is rated for a specific weight class. The hitch you choose will have a towing class that corresponds with the towing capabilities of your vehicle, so that’s the most important thing to know before deciding on a trailer hitch. You should never haul anything that exceeds the towing capacity of your tow hitch or your vehicle.
Supplies Needed for This Job:
1. Safety Glasses: urlzs.com/hbwc
2. Gloves: bit.ly/2GvfwAm
3. Trailer Hitch: bit.ly/2onCF1p
4. Penetrating Oil: bit.ly/2H6qr42
5. Wire Brush: bit.ly/2GLDsjj
6. Ratchet and Sockets:
7. Wrenches: bit.ly/2JiE0yF
8. Trailer Hitch Ball Wrench: bit.ly/2qMpLe9
9. Vise: bit.ly/2mZtkMA
0:00 Welcome Back
0:15 Trailer Hitch Basics
0:55 Locate Mount Points
1:18 Clean Mount Surface
1:58 Install the Hitch
2:26 Install the Ball
3:19 Changing Ball Size
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And not only does a tow hitch allow you to haul trailers and boats, it can be used for a bike rack or a cargo carrier for extra space on road trips.
Today I’ll be working on this 2010 Nissan Frontier, but the installation will be similar for most vehicles. Once you’ve got your hitch and supplies together, here’s what you’ll do:
We’ll start off by taking a look under the vehicle to find the mounting points in the frame. A lot of vehicles have provisions for a trailer hitch or tow package when they leave the factory, so in most cases, modifying the vehicle or drilling holes won’t be necessary. In some cases, there may already be bolts in place, but if your trailer hitch includes new bolts, it’s best to use them. They should be the proper grade bolts for the weight rating of your hitch.
As you can see, there are three threaded holes in the frame on both sides. Because this vehicle hasn’t had a trailer hitch installed, these are pretty rusty, and it’s best to clean them out before attempting to install your hitch to avoid damage to the threads. To clean these, we’ll use some penetrating oil and a wire brush that fits inside the threads.
Once we have our threads clean, we’ll test one of the bolts included with the hitch to make sure it threads easily by hand. If it does, we’re ready to mount the hitch.
You may need the help of a second person to get the hitch in place. It can be a little heavy, so be careful when you raise it. Once the hitch is slid up into place… put the provided washers on your bolts… and start threading the center bolts into the holes on both sides of the frame. The teeth on the washers should be against the receiver hitch. Make sure and get several turns on the bolt before taking pressure off of the hitch.
Once both center bolts are started, install the remaining bolts. Using a ratchet and socket, tighten the bolts until they are snug against the hitch, and the hitch is fully seated against the frame. Then torque the bolts to manufacturer specifications.
Now that your receiver hitch is installed, you’re ready to install your hitch ball… draw bar… draw bar pin… and retainer.
Select the ball size you need for the trailer you’ll be towing… and the ball mount drop height. Lifted vehicles will need a draw bar with a larger drop. It’s EXTREMELY important that the trailer be level with the hitch for towing.
Unscrew the nut and remove the lock washer from the ball… and pass the threaded end through the top of the ball mount.
It can be difficult to install the ball and tighten the nut, because these parts may require tool sizes larger than what you might have in your garage. So, there are ball mounts available that have the hitch ball already installed and torqued to specification.
*View full video for complete instruction* - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Supplies Needed for This Job:
1. Safety Glasses: urlzs.com/hbwc
2. Gloves: bit.ly/2GvfwAm
3. Trailer Hitch: bit.ly/2onCF1p
4. Penetrating Oil: bit.ly/2H6qr42
5. Wire Brush: bit.ly/2GLDsjj
6. Ratchet and Sockets:
7. Wrenches: bit.ly/2JiE0yF
8. Trailer Hitch Ball Wrench: bit.ly/2qMpLe9
9. Vise: bit.ly/2mZtkMA
Thank you for teaching me what my father failed to
Don’t know whether to laugh or not so here you go 🤔
same
Looks like you’re tonight’s biggest loser.
That hit home.
I honestly wonder how many of you have this same sentiment because of a single mum who sent your dad away - or picked a bum in the first place.
Take inventory gents, men aren’t to blame nearly as much as wahmens and society would like you to believe.
The dislikes are from mechanics who get paid $130 to install this
I’m getting charge $319
@@sar5star is that $319 for just the labor? Or does this include the hitting and ball joint?
Dislikes are from people that wanted to know how to make a full installation including a socket for lights. It's illegal to drive with your lights covered. Even for bicycle rack you need it.
130 is cheap
Nah it's from people who know how to properly install lock washers and R clips
Thanks Chris, really appreciate the video, and thanks O'Reilly auto parts
Thank you so much for this video! I’m going to put it to use sometime soon
lock washer goes against bolt head. One of the photos shows the opposite. Make sure pin clip opening faces down.
Thanks for the help suggestions and information cause i bought a truck that only has a bumper mount and I prefer not to use the the bumper to tow a 14 ft flat bottom boat & trailer or a 6x10 lawn mower trailer
Great vid, thanks!
Awesome video
Thank you for this! Im excited to install this onto my suv
Thank you I'm learning
Thanks!
Thank you for clear instructions👏🙂.
What about cars where the exhaust is in the way?
Merci beaucoup la traduction tres apprécié
Wow I think I can do it my self is fun!!was nice explained it I live in Danville, PA are you guy have a locations near ?
I think there everywhere
Part # for the tow hitch?
Do your company install those
He said hold the" ball" and tighten the "nut" right?
Orillies said I have to drill! What do I need for that?
Can't do this on my Altima. Gotta take off both mufflers and use a step-down drill bit. Eff it.
2017 honda trail hitch installation
When I insert the ball mount into the hitch receiver tube, the pin holes don't line up. If I back the ball mount out a bit, the holes align; the pin goes through no problem. Feels sturdy. Is that ok? I just dont know if it's necessary for the ball mount shaft to insert all the way to the back of the receiver tube 🤔...
yes, the pin holds everything, yes its ok as long as the pin goes all the way through and is secured. it also needs to be deep in the receiver tube, but not perfectly deep all the way. it can come out an inch or maybe two. depends on the overall length of the draw bar
@@andiarrohnds5163 thank you so much for these details
What about the electrics?
You didn't show the wiring ya know for turn signals and brakes ect..
VeHICles. I love people who say it correctly lol. Good info.
Who cares lol
Question: Do you change to clean latex gloves before looking through your purse?
Do you not have to weld anything when installing the hitch ???
Lol.
Nope. Those bolts to the frame will do the same job welding it to the frame would
It’s incredible to me that this simple cotter key clip is holding that lock pin in place. Am I the only one who feels that way?
Apparently
@@pegasuvius9765 lol
Pointless because he didn’t show how to wiring was done, wiring you know for your trailer signals.
“V-hickle”
That was exactly what I was thinking like why did he say it like that
Nothing here about wiring for lights which is the most important and complicated part...
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Protect your ball finish with a rag. Then drive 10 miles of ice melted roads, and there will be no finish left.
I always apply the adjustable wrench the opposite way, so that torque goes into the stronger, stationary jaw. Lock washer always goes against the bolt head not "the teeth of the washer should be against the receiver hitch." I will forgive the first mistake but not the basic bolt, lock washer, flat washer order. That is improper procedure and should be edited out.
Jonah Hill?
Traverse trucks
oh no, using the washer & lock washer in the wrong order in this video... Too bad ..... :-( That's a mistake.