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ART   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:LOUISVILLE, OHIO U.S.A. |
posted 08-19-2002 10:28 PM
    
OK I GOT THE HITCH.....IM NOT TIM TAYLOR (thank god) BUT MY WIFE MAY SAY DIFFERENT..BUT I THINK I'M PRETTY GOOD WITH A WRENCH, WHAT ONES I DO HAVE.....GOT THE HITCH ABOUT 4:30 SO I LOOK AT IT FOR 20 MINUTES TO GET MY BEARINGS....SO AFTER 6 HOURS, 10 BUSTED KNUCKLES,2 DEAD BATTERIES ON MY DRILL, A BURNT MOTOR ON MY ELECTRIC DRILL,THE WRONG SIZE DRILL BIT, A DULL DRILL BIT (the right size), A BORROWED DRILL BIT, A BORROWED DRILL, 18 BEERS AND ABOUT ENOUGH CUSS WORDS TO MAKE MY WIFE GO AWAY FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS......****ITS DONE*** AND LET ME TELL YOU, AS IM SURE YOU ALL KNOW IT WAS WORTH EVERY MINUTE....ONCE I SLID IN THE LUGGAGE CARRIER MY JOB WAS DONE, AND DONE WELL!!! LOOKS GREAT AND MY WIFE DOESNT HAVE TO CARRY LAWN CHAIRS IN HER LAP ANYMORE.......JUST A WORD TO THE WISE...***IT MAY BE WORTH WHATEVER THE DEALERSHIP CHARGES TO INSTALL THE HITCH***** IF YOU WANT TO DO IT YOURSELF...***DONT CALL ME FOR HELP*** IM DONE!!!!! |
ed monahan                  POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 08-19-2002 10:31 PM
ART, NEVER and I mean NEVER admit that out loud. That is like asking for directions. You have violated the male code. "This job is a snap, ought to be done in about half an hour, I'll be ready to go out to dinner by the time you get out of the shower, no problem". Any of that sound familiar. Please clean up your post before someone sees it. lol |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 08-19-2002 10:34 PM
Art............congrats!! Sounds like the same thing Bob went through when he put the hitch on my cat.........except for the 18 beers part!  |
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 08-20-2002 10:18 AM
This makes me feel better about paying the dealer to do it. Thanks for relating your experience. |
TFischer POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas, USA |
posted 08-20-2002 11:38 AM
quote: Edward - I was taking you at your word that it wasn't that bad of a job. Boy are you in trouble now. I was planning on doing it this weekend since I hadn't gotten a chance to do it last weekend. Be honest - if it's that big of a deal I'll take it in. :o) T |
prowlerbabe POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Treasure Island, Florida |
posted 08-20-2002 11:43 AM
Tami, I was planning on installing mine this weekend also. Let's prove to them that these little girlie hands of ours are good for getting into tight spots and come away with knuckles unscathed. Even if we don't, let's not admit it!  |
cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX |
posted 08-20-2002 12:38 PM
quote: TK if you like. You can take your car to my Dallas store and I will have them put it on for you. |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 08-20-2002 01:17 PM
Tami, you are a very wise woman to take me at my word!!! It is not technically difficult but it takes a little time and the proper tools. |
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TFischer POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas, USA |
posted 08-20-2002 01:24 PM
quote: Hi Chris: Thanks so much - I really do appreciate it. I'm going to take a stab at it. Hopefully it won't be any worse than working on the engine of my vette used to be. I guess I had better find out what "proper tools" I need though. Ed: Could you please tell me what will be required for the job - tools that is. Thanks for the help you two! Kendra: I'm with ya girlfriend - we'll get this job done. ;o) Tami This message has been edited by TKFischer on 08-20-2002 at 01:25 PM |
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prowlerbabe POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Treasure Island, Florida |
posted 08-20-2002 01:29 PM
Tami, on the installation instruction page it lists all the sizes of wrenchs, etc that you will need to do the job. This message has been edited by prowlerbabe on 08-20-2002 at 01:29 PM |
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TFischer POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas, USA |
posted 08-20-2002 01:38 PM
quote: Geez - how blonde am I being - haven't even looked at the instructions - DUH. Now I'm acting like a guy! Women always read the instructions - guys dont!! |
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ART POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:LOUISVILLE, OHIO U.S.A. |
posted 08-20-2002 02:07 PM
JUST WANT TO LET EVERYONE KNOW IM NOT TRYING TO SCARE ANYONE INTO NOT DOING IT YOURSELF....ITS NOT HARD TO DO JUST TIME CONSUMING AND VERY HARD TO GET AT THE BOLTS...TAKES A LOT OF TIME AND PATIENCE..BUT NO BETTER FEELING THAN DOING IT RIGHT AND BY YOURSELF....I WOULDNT HESITATE TO DO IT AGAIN AND IT WOULD BE A LOT EASIER THE SECOND TIME AROUND.... |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 08-20-2002 02:22 PM
Art - gee thanks, I/m thinking of doing it myself, but after reading the above I might have Tami, Kendra, and Chris do it Ed - what is the deal with a hole saw you mentioned somewhere else? Didn't see that in the destructions...... |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 08-20-2002 04:54 PM
I did not mention a hole saw anywhere. Someone else did. You can get a paddle type drill bit for whatever size it calls for. Art says it would be a lot easier and he would do it again. I would take it to him. lol. |
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prowlerbabe POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Treasure Island, Florida |
posted 08-20-2002 05:44 PM
quote: AC, that was Larry Mayes that talked about a hole saw. This message has been edited by prowlerbabe on 08-20-2002 at 05:44 PM |
Scotty POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:West Frankfort, Illinois, USA |
posted 08-20-2002 06:06 PM
The reason I had my dealer install mine is so that it and any Mopar accessory that attaches to it are covered by the new car warranty. By the way they did use a hole saw. |
WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 08-20-2002 07:44 PM
The best way to remove the rear bumpers, a must to install the hitch, is with an air rachet and, I think, 13mm socket and wrench. Not sure on the trans cover bolt size. 1 1/8" (rear frame rail)and 1 1/2" (wiring in trunk)hole saw are needed. DO NOT USE PADDLE bit and cordless drill, unless you have a 18 volt drill. It is VERY EASY to install. I think the 18 beers might have had something to do with the time it took to do it. I did it in 1 1/2 hours starting at midnight after working all evening without air tools. The second time I removed the bumpers i used the air tools, much easier. ------------------
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CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 08-20-2002 07:59 PM
Tami and Kendra.........it's not that hard if you just follow the instructions.....something guys don't want to seem to do......it helped to have an extra pair of hands and make sure you have the right tools BEFORE you get started, especially for drilling the hole in the trunk. The worst part was getting the bumpers re-aligned after putting them back on! Good Luck! |
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TFischer POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas, USA |
posted 08-20-2002 09:41 PM
Okay guys - I'm all ready then - I have all the tools necessary including the air wrench, so we'll see how it goes - now I'm anxious to get started. Hoping to get it done on Sunday. Good luck Kendra - we'll compare notes! Thanks all for the advice and offers! T |
jeffsurp Prowler Junkie From:Vero Beach, FL , USA |
posted 08-21-2002 10:07 PM
I thought that DUCT TAPE was an easier solution |
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TFischer POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas, USA |
posted 08-22-2002 05:21 PM
quote: Jeffsurp: Spoken like a guy!! |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 08-22-2002 05:25 PM
Hey - I have duct tape in nine colors |
fixumm POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Roselle ILL |
posted 08-22-2002 05:44 PM
The worse thing about doing the trailer hitch is getting all of the alumanun stuff stuck in your back after drilling the holes. Did mine in 45 min It is easyer than typeing. |
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WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 08-22-2002 05:54 PM
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fixumm POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Roselle ILL |
posted 08-22-2002 05:58 PM
Just remember ladies a file is not the same as a nail file  ------------------ |
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