2010 Sport- Cut Rear Panel for Hitch?

[JT58]

I am in the process of researching a receiver hitch for my 2010 Sport. So far there is Drawtite, Hidden Hitch and Curt receivers available. Drawtite is the only one that makes one to clear the rear panel so not cutting is involved. It is a 2 inch though and I really wanted a 1 1/4- I am concerned that it may be too heavy and too low to the ground. Anyone else installed a hitch on a 2010 Sport- did you go with 2 inch Drawtite or 1 1/4 from Curt or Hidden Hitch and did you cut the rear panel? If so how did it come out- does it look OK?

Edited August 22, 2011 by JT58

[Cdpratt69]

I am in the process of researching a receiver hitch for my 2010 Sport. So far there is Drawtite, Hidden Hitch and Curt receivers available. Drawtite is the only one that makes one to clear the rear panel so not cutting is involved. It is a 2 inch though and I really wanted a 1 1/4- I am concerned that it may be too heavy and too low to the ground. Anyone else installed a hitch on a 2010 Sport- did you go with 2 inch Drawtite or 1 1/4 from Curt or Hidden Hitch and did you cut the rear panel? If so how did it come out- does it look OK?

 

 

 

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[jtclark]

I had the Draw-Tite installed, Draw-Tite Hitch for Ford Edge Sport by America's Truck & Hitch in Canton, GA. They did a nice job with no cutting except for trimming two heat shields as per the Draw-Tite guide. Since it is at the bottom of the fascia it does hang a bit low but makes for a clean installation. I'll try to post some photos later.

Edited May 1, 2013 by jtclark