Whats Easiest way to remove the factory hitch on my 07 dodge ram short box. It looks like couple bolts go ontop of the frame, do u have to partially lift off box to get hitch out?

Cheers!

 

have to take or lift off the bed

 

yeah its not too bad but tedious. try to have someone help you. 18mm socket and extension. some people only loosen 4 bolts on the bed i did all six

 

..yea, remove bolts securing hitch to frame, loosen the bed bolts, lift the bed a little bit, lift the hitch up and out...best done with 3 people (2 to lift the bed on either side, 1 to pull the hitch out), and be careful..the hitch is heavy and bulky, it will knock you on your *** when your leanin back pullin on it..

 

yup, i had to take off the whole rear bumper when i installed my roll pan. i just had a buddy crawl under the bed, lift up with his legs and i slid the bumper out the back... the only problem we had was just gettin the dern stubborn bolts out...

 

yeah il be doing that this weekend.. roll pan is on its way as well as the lowering kit.. so i gotta get the hitch outta there.

 

Just cut it off with a saws all. it will cost you $8 for a fresh metal blade and about 10minutes.
You are taking off the back bumper so the work is half done to get the hitch outta there. Bolts shouldn't be terrible on an '07.
Choice is yours.

 

congrats on the roll pan and drop kit... you gonna join the lower class club after the install? huh? huh?

 

Just remove the four bolts, lift bed 3-4 inches, and it should just lift/slide out. I didn't even bother taking the bumper off. I just pulled it all out as one piece.

 

wish i had a shop to work in...