I have a Expy with the tow package and I thinking about removing the tow hitch. I've looked under the truck and only see eight bolts holding it on. I was wondering has anyone done this and is it possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

I think those eight bolts are the only thing holding the hitch on. the only other thing to look for is the wire harness for the trailer plug.

 

Yep that's it. Of course it's those 8 bolts and nuts that are the subject of the recall. Have you had yours done yet?

And I think the wire harness unplugs from the bracket on the hitch.

 

Why are you taking it off?

 

Just for a cleaner look from the rear.

 

I have to admit, this hitch is HUGE. I saw a Black 2000 today with a "hide-a-hitch" I think it is, and wow, did it look cleaner.

Besides, the black so called paint on them doesn't last. Mine looks pretty bad, just a good thing you can't really notice it unless you get down close to it.

 

Yeah, I was noticing that the hitch is monsterous.
There are 4 hitches (2 @class 3/4 (4 being the weight distributing) and 1 @ class 5) that are available that are almost totally hidden.
One from Hidden Hitches. (the class 5 is only from Hidden)
And a new round one from U-Haul.

--pic on the rear of a 2000 Expy


I like the new U-Haul one personally.
Later
Greg

 

I took mine off for a cleaner look. Make sure you have a long pull bar--- ie. leverage, lots of it and some one or something to catch that huge thing when it comes down. I put a two ton floor jack under it. Worked like a charm.

 

I'm looking for the factor tow bar. I have a new 2001 X.
Please email me at kmsampey@hotmail.com

Thanks