EcoHitch Stainless Hitch Installation - Writeup DIY

[mgomache]

Adding on to the https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/installed-hidden-hitch-by-stealthhitches.5391/#post-211400 thread, I wanted to post my pictures and notes as I just installed this yesterday (https://torkliftcentral.com/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-trailer-hitch) on my 2022.

Note: I may be updating this post multiple times as I don't have time to do a complete job the first time.
Here is the cover removed before any cutting.

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Here is a picture of the space over the cover. One thing I noticed is that my car didn't have the bracket that Step 1 of the hitch instructions said to remove. I assume this bracket/part was for the automatic lift gate foot sensor, but since they took those out of 2022's, that explains why that piece is absent. So Step 1 was skipped as not applicable.

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Picture of the mounting points with two of the bolts threaded through, waiting for the hitch.

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Other set of bolts..

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This is from the ground looking up, I measured and marked up my cuts with tape.

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I think an important step is to drill holes where at the end of the cut. This allows you to better fold this piece back. I chose to fold it back rather than completely cutting the rectangle out. 1) Cutting that 90 degree angle would suck and I would mess it up and 2) if i ever need to remove the hitch, there might be some method of folding it back and repairing the cut.

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Here is the cover after its cut. I also just folded it back, not completely removing it.

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Here is the bumper cut . I initially started with tin snips but then switched to a jigsaw which was easy enough.

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Having a jack like was quite handy. Here the hitch is getting put into position.

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Unfocused close up of bolts through the hitch holes.

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This is the bracket you also attach to the car.

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Finished look

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Not related to the hitch install, I just liked this little easter egg.

All in all it took us 2 hours. Could have been faster with experience. Would have twice as long if I were doing it by myself as my buddy had all the useful tools.

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[Nklem]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Spooky]

One of these days I'll be brave enough to try this.

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