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Front hitch mount removal

Discussion in 'Towing' started by Dgoodrich9, Oct 1, 2022.

  1. Oct 1, 2022 at 10:22 PM
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    Dgoodrich9

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    Dgoodrich9 [OP] New Member

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    2014 4R trail with the curt front hitch mount. I want to remove it but couldn’t find anything abt uninstalling anywhere I looked. Does anyone have experience removing it?
     
    Dgoodrich9, Oct 1, 2022
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  2. Oct 2, 2022 at 3:39 AM
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    MeefZah

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    I'd look at the online installation instructions for SDHQ or similar brand hidden winch mount, because they mount up in a very similar fashion, then reverse them! Edit - assuming that Curt doesn't have online instructions? Or check the database at etrailer, they generally have instructions for all the stuff they sell and they sell that hitch.

    You basically are removing the bumper fascia and grille, then unbolting 6 bolts holding the hitch mount to the frame, then replacing the aluminum sub bumper that was removed to install the hitch with those same 6 bolts (if you have it), then reinstalling the bumper fascia.
     
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  3. Oct 2, 2022 at 7:12 AM
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    glwood54

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    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Can you post a photo of this mount you want to remove?
     
    glwood54, Oct 2, 2022
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  4. Oct 2, 2022 at 7:38 AM
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    Kilo Papa

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    No personal experience but found installation instructions online. Maybe of some help. attached.
     

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