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Install hitch and wiring harness myself or pay someone to do?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by newfie8, May 26, 2013.

  1. May 26, 2013 at 6:11 AM
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    newfie8

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    I try to do all my own work on my truck, Do i really need to pay someone to install the hitch and wiring harness?
     
  2. May 26, 2013 at 6:14 AM
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    rickmeseke

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    If you can turn a wrench and look at colors you can install it
     
  3. May 26, 2013 at 6:44 AM
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    If you work on your own truck, just do it yourself and save a few hundred bucks.
     
  4. May 26, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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    Yota1

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    Crazy easy to do.
     
  5. May 26, 2013 at 4:18 PM
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    Ok I think Yota1s comment sealed the deal. Ordering hitch and harness off ebay tonite!
     
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  6. May 26, 2013 at 4:22 PM
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    Guys I'm getting the curt class 3 and this wiring harnessImageUploadedByTapatalk1369610519.178955.jpg
     
  7. May 26, 2013 at 4:23 PM
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    No idea about wiring harness's. will this be ok?
     
  8. May 26, 2013 at 4:32 PM
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    That's a 4flat, it'll do for most minor trailers. If you need a 7 pin there is a conversion to that, it incorporates the 4flat towards the harness conversion.
     
  9. May 26, 2013 at 7:06 PM
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    Disconnect harness from tail lights, connect to trailer harness, reconnect to tail light, and bolt them back in place. Done. All plug and play.

     
  10. May 26, 2013 at 8:27 PM
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    Ditto.

    I was able to install my hitch by myself in about 30 minutes.
    Bumper ended up maybe 1/4" off center (1/8" on each side)... no big deal. I'm the only one that knows it's not lined up.

    The harness is a no-brainer as Yota said. Very simple.

    The 7-wire harness is much more involved, because it not only has the rear lighting, but also trailer brake and +12v supplies.
    Still not rocket science, but unless you need those functions, you'll likely be using a 4-flat adapter with it anyways.
     
  11. May 26, 2013 at 9:28 PM
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    Yea get a buddy to help or a good jack and its easy and will only cost you a few beers
     
  12. Sep 6, 2013 at 8:39 PM
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    Probably a dead thread but figured better than starting a new one.

    How is the curt holding up. I found it on Amazon for 103.00 shipped. And I am wanting to put a hitch on the truck to tow the jet skis and camper.
     

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