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BlkBetty12 Oct 15, 2013 08:00 AM

How do I remove the rear bumper?
 
I'm going to install my new hitch and I need some guidance. It is appreciated!

jrod250 Oct 15, 2013 08:16 AM

Crawl under it and take out the 4 bolts. If I remember correctly, there are only 2 on each side. Really really easy. And the bumper weights nothing, so don't be worried about it falling in you.

Matth Oct 15, 2013 08:19 AM

Theirs a few more bolts in the center one on top and one on bottom I think.

kh202 Oct 15, 2013 08:23 AM

Not sure if you have to remove the bumper to install a hitch. But as stated above, super easy. Just a few bolts with 5/8th socket i believe. Some on each side, and two in the middle

jrod250 Oct 15, 2013 08:23 AM

http://youtu.be/t9xy4FY3NG4 Fast forward to the 2:57 minute mark. It's the only video I found.

kaptkrappy Oct 15, 2013 08:27 AM


Originally Posted by BlkBetty12 (Post 3705540)
I'm going to install my new hitch and I need some guidance. It is appreciated!

What brand of hitch is it ?

I've installed 2 mopar hitches and didn't have to remove the rear bumper for either.

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kh202 Oct 15, 2013 08:35 AM


Originally Posted by kaptkrappy (Post 3705562)
What brand of hitch is it ?

I've installed 2 mopar hitches and didn't have to remove the rear bumper for either.

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If i remember correctly, I didn't have to with mine, but did just for convenience

jdk Oct 15, 2013 09:52 AM

I removed mine with a tree,(or at least part of it) but that dosnt sound like the prefered method.

karls Oct 15, 2013 09:54 AM

Mopar has the nuts welded on the frame of the hitch, but not all models do.

There are a few bolts on the underside and the 2 z stylized brackets can stay mounted on the bumper, just undo them from the crossmember.

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jeme Oct 15, 2013 05:05 PM

I removed my bumper tonight to do something else and I think I bent or flexed the center brackets and there is now some "play" or "flex" in my bumper. I am wondering if this was like that already or if I did something?


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