Gumper Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 We have a 2013 EDGE LTD AWD with factory Trailer Towing Pkg... Class II bumper hitch. We need to install a Class III hitch for Load Leveling & Sway Control. The problem is the hitch is part of the bumper. How do we remove the factory hitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumper Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Well, I have three options... One, use the OEM Class II hitch without weight distribution. Two, take the vehicle to a Machine Shop and have the OEM hitch receiver cut-off. Three, have the dealer Re & Re the OEM bumper and install a bumper without the hitch option ($720.00). Hefty price to pay for something that appears to be a Class III hitch to start with. Buyers beware if you plan to use the hitch for anything more than a waggon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abnormal Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I was told the factory hitch was integral to the bumper and couldn't be removed. I was rear-ended this winter and the part was damaged. I asked not to reinstall the hitch but they told me they had to. Disappointing. But maybe the receiver could be cut back? I had a Class III U-Haul hitch installed and it fits perfectly without having to remove the factory Class II hitch. That might be an option? Works for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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