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Most PIUs don't have hitch receivers, so it will be added. Aftermarket receivers hang low and don't ...
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Most PIUs don't have hitch receivers, so it will be added. Aftermarket receivers hang low and don't ...
The rear bumper cover comes off surprisingly quickly & easily, exposing the plain rear bumper bar, w...
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The rear bumper cover comes off surprisingly quickly & easily, exposing the plain rear bumper bar, w...
Both muffler hangers also come off since the receiver bolts into those holes, too.
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Both muffler hangers also come off since the receiver bolts into those holes, too.
While the cover was off, a break in the energy-absorber was hot-stapled.
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While the cover was off, a break in the energy-absorber was hot-stapled.
Though not originally equipped, the harness is ready for the receiver wiring, which plugs in on the ...
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Though not originally equipped, the harness is ready for the receiver wiring, which plugs in on the ...
This receiver came from a '15 Explorer Ltd. that was T-boned on the right, so this was undamaged and...
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This receiver came from a '15 Explorer Ltd. that was T-boned on the right, so this was undamaged and...
Some of the body holes didn't have bolts, so oil is needed for threads to be cut during the first in...
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Some of the body holes didn't have bolts, so oil is needed for threads to be cut during the first in...
With some effort, the harness can be threaded between the absorber & cover. This one also has parkin...
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With some effort, the harness can be threaded between the absorber & cover. This one also has parkin...
The 7-pin plug uses the modern standard USCAR connector, which allows easy swapping to other shapes ...
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The 7-pin plug uses the modern standard USCAR connector, which allows easy swapping to other shapes ...
The original lower valance can't go back - it would be pushed out in the middle by the receiver. But...
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The original lower valance can't go back - it would be pushed out in the middle by the receiver. But...
This cheap copy valance was washed with Dawn & PurplePower, rinsed with warm water, sun-dried for a ...
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This cheap copy valance was washed with Dawn & PurplePower, rinsed with warm water, sun-dried for a ...
The valance simply snaps into place along the top, with about 9 pushpins along the bottom. The refle...
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The valance simply snaps into place along the top, with about 9 pushpins along the bottom. The refle...
The cover was prepped the same way, but sprayed with satin black Fusion.
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The cover was prepped the same way, but sprayed with satin black Fusion.
The cover snaps in very easily, so I'm concerned that it may fall out. I'm considering adding magnet...
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The cover snaps in very easily, so I'm concerned that it may fall out. I'm considering adding magnet...
The last piece is a locking adjustable Aluminum draw bar with 2 & 2-5/16 balls.
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The last piece is a locking adjustable Aluminum draw bar with 2 & 2-5/16 balls.