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01-24-2014, 05:05 PM
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01-29-2014, 02:17 PM
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Thanks for the DIY. WAs a great help. I got the hitch 90% on last night before running out of time and my shop closed.
Gettign to the T55's above the exhaust tips on the 4.8is is a major pain in the ass. On removal I just took out the bumper supports from the inside instead of messing with them. Any suggestions for tactics upon reconnection?
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01-30-2014, 06:13 AM
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Agreed on pain factor on the t55s. Smart idea in just dropping off the bumper. On reAssembly I found leaving the bumper support bolts that go inside very loose allowed for some extra play on the angles if the t55s. Also allowed me to push the bumper up snug to the trim when I did tighten the inside nuts. Just make sure you tap the tabs against the heads of the support bolts so they are held in place. Also I unbolted one of the two muffler brackets. This allows the muffler and exhaust tip to wiggle around a bit. Do makes sure to remove the silly exhaust trim rings (if you didn't already) before putting the bumper back on. GLuck J 2005 4.8is
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01-30-2014, 12:30 PM
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Finally got it all together. Putting on the T55's was an utter pain in the ass. I couldn't get any tool up there other than the socket so I used some vicegrips/pliers to rotate it. So much for 65Nm of precision.
Next time I remove the bumper I won't touch the T55's. The two M10x130's connected with a 16mm nut and washer on each side is all I would remove and the bumper would come right off. The bolts are held in with the cages once you peen them over.
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02-04-2014, 02:04 PM
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02-11-2014, 10:50 PM
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Happy to report my factory hitch did not fall off today when used to retrieve our van side of a hill snowbank pile (long story) via Hitch on the X using
hook and strap: MaxxTow Tow Strap Loop for 2" Trailer Hitches - 10,000 lbs MaxxTow Off Road Accessories MT70029 Erickson Recovery Tow Strap with Reinforced Loop Ends, 2" x 30' - 18,000 lbs Erickson Tow Strap EM59600 Would not really "recommend this" but it did work out very well with a nice smooth pull.
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04-26-2014, 04:36 PM
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You are the man for making this guide! I just wrapped up my install in 4hrs. It would have taken me a hell of a lot longer with the factory instructions. Your instructions were so clear I didn't look at a single picture.
I have a lift so the only thing i did different was tie the mufflers up VS supporting them from below. Thanks very much for the time and effort you took to put this together. Brad
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