Bluestreak04 Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I wanted to remove the hitch to install my shackles, but for some reason one of the nuts of the bolts that are welded inside the bumper must have broken the weld. It was a pain in the a$$. Is there any access to those nuts in the bumper? The reason I ask is because I was going to start taking the bumper cover off to see, but before I did I wanted to make sure. I need to replace the nut and bolt, because I just cut it off!! I don't really tow anything, but I would still like to get it fixed you never know when you will need to tow something. Anyone else have experience with this or am I the only one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 ...from what I remember, I think you can take off the cover and have access to the top of the bolts you are talking about. I didn't have any issues with taking mine off hence it is a little foggy as to where the bolts were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestreak04 Posted July 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I would think I would have to take the whole bumper cover off, is this correct?? I tried taking the little black cover that is right above the bolts (center bumper step) but didn't want to take it off without being sure. If you know what I mean?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 The whole puppy has to come off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestreak04 Posted July 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Damn!! I was afraid of that! Thanks for your help Krambo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WI_Dave Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 When I put my factory hitch on I didn't have to take the bumper off. If I remember right there are holes in the frame for access to the bolts for the hitch. Do you have to remove bumper or just the hitch to install the shackles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_forma Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 at least the bumper cover comes off in like 2 min, you just pop the top foot step off and undo the 2 bolts, one on each side of the cover and it lifts off, then you can get a better look at things at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestreak04 Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 When I put my factory hitch on I didn't have to take the bumper off. If I remember right there are holes in the frame for access to the bolts for the hitch. Do you have to remove bumper or just the hitch to install the shackles? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You don't have to remove the bumper for the shackle install. You just have to loosen or remove (your choice) the hitch for the shackle install. at least the bumper cover comes off in like 2 min, you just pop the top foot step off and undo the 2 bolts, one on each side of the cover and it lifts off, then you can get a better look at things at least <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cool thanks that puts my mind to rest! I thought it was more difficult than that! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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