[DocNitro]

Install took about 2 1/5 hours from start to finish.

First cut out the hole drilling templet.

Tape the templet in the bezel groove.

Use an automatic center punch to mark the holes to be drilled.

Remove the templete and drill the holes with a 1/8" bit.

Cut slots between the holes with a NEW blade in your box cutter.

Scribe a line with dividers 1/4" in from the Bezel Groove.

Cut the scribed line with a NEW blade in your box cutter.

Insert the Bezel into the slots.

Bezel install is complete...Now go drink a quart of water, rest a while and then install the Hitch.

Jack up the hitch and line up the two most forward holes.

Start the two most forward bolts to hold the hitch in place.

Lift the rear of the hitch in place and Install all the rest of the bolts. Torque to 85 ft lbs.

Clean up your mess, step back and enjoy your completed Trailer Hitch and Bezel Install.

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

I love the step by step pics Doc, I got the factory fitted tow package but still good to see you show us all how it's done. Keep it up the good work...

 

[DrTaz]

Nice job, Other Doc. Really like the play-by-play. I am debating to go with this solution or the Hidden Hitch solution. This solution certainly has the factory look, but how much for the parts altogether? For the play-by-play, :rep:

 

[DocNitro]

...This solution certainly has the factory look, but how much for the parts altogether? ...

Hitch Receiver $147.60
Hitch Bezel ........25.20
Hitch Cover ......+ 8.40
....................$181.20 + S&H

This is from DODGEPARTS.COM

I like the OEM look better than the after-market look as well as the extra ground clearance provided by the OEM setup.

Thanks for the Rep Points DrTaz. :beerchug:
I was looking for a step by step install but couldn't find one so I figured I'd do it for the next guy's search I try to create a pictorial history of the procedures I do anyway.

 

[Pshrynk]

Nice job, Other Doc. Really like the play-by-play. I am debating to go with this solution or the Hidden Hitch solution. This solution certainly has the factory look, but how much for the parts altogether? For the play-by-play, :rep:

I went OEM -- IMHO the factory unit just looks tighter b/c the Hidden Hotch leaves that slot/line in the bumper cover

 

[Grandpasrt4]

I agree that the factory look is better, but my boat weights about 3000lbs and the factory hitch says 2000lb tow rate vs a lot more with an aftermarket hitch. I wished hidden hitch fit like the factory unit.

 

[DocNitro]

Towing Capacity Confusion

I agree that the factory look is better, but my boat weights about 3000lbs and the factory hitch says 2000lb tow rate vs a lot more with an aftermarket hitch. I wished hidden hitch fit like the factory unit.

There is some confusion on the towing capacity for these vehicles. Check out this thread http://www.nitroforumz.com/showthread.php?t=1579&highlight=hitch

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

Aftermarket Tow Package

Here's a pic of what an aftermarket tow package lookslike installed. This is the Hidden Hitch reciever by the way.

 

[adot45]

Good Stuff, Thanks

Thanks for helping me make up my mind on a towing solution. All things considered that will work the best for me. Good job. The great pics were appreciated along with the source for the parts.

 

[DocNitro]

Thanks for helping me make up my mind on a towing solution. All things considered that will work the best for me. Good job. The great pics were appreciated along with the source for the parts.

Thank you, it's my pleasure to help out this awesome Nitro Forum. Let's see some pic's of your finished project.

 

[PA Nitro]

Thanks alot for the write up & pics Doc. This is what I'll be doing tomorrow or Sunday,everythings out in the garage waiting for me. Just wondering, did you use the Dodge wiring or aftermarket? I got the Dodge wiring & just wondering if thats going to be a pain.

 

[DocNitro]

I have not done the wirer install yet, but I believe it's a "plug-n-play" install. There should be instructions in the package with you harness. I'm just using my hitch for a bike rack but will install the harness when I need to tow something. Let us know how it goes with the install. We're all learning from each other here