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How do I remove the rear bumper?

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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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Default How do I remove the rear bumper?

I'm going to install my new hitch and I need some guidance. It is appreciated!
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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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.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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Theirs a few more bolts in the center one on top and one on bottom I think.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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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
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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http://youtu.be/t9xy4FY3NG4 Fast forward to the 2:57 minute mark. It's the only video I found.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by BlkBetty12
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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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by kaptkrappy
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
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 09:52 AM
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I removed mine with a tree,(or at least part of it) but that dosnt sound like the prefered method.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 09:54 AM
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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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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 05:05 PM
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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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