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Uhaul hitch (part# 78164)

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by tan4x4, May 4, 2015.

  1. May 4, 2015 at 2:05 PM
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    tan4x4

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  2. Jun 11, 2015 at 9:21 AM
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    X2 I have been looking at the same thing and didn't know if this was a good route or if oem is the way to go.

    P.S. sorry I didnt answer your question, but hopefully this bumps an answer out of someone
     
  3. Jun 11, 2015 at 10:12 AM
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    I bought a U-Haul receiver when I had my Frontier. I never had any problems with it. I think they're made by Curt??
     
  4. Jun 12, 2015 at 8:04 AM
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    OP here.
    I ended up replacing my stock rear bumper with a CBI rear bumper. Now I have 3 recovery points, including the hidden receiver.
    Expensive way to go, but it solves more problems than just the lack of a rear recovery point

    After1a.jpg
     
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  5. Jun 12, 2015 at 8:35 AM
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    Looking good OP, looking good! I want to see a pic out in the sun with more of the truck in the pic! Please :)
     
  6. Jun 12, 2015 at 11:06 AM
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    How about this one?

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  7. Jun 12, 2015 at 1:14 PM
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    Looks even better!
     
  8. Jun 12, 2015 at 2:17 PM
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    Thanx
     

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