Sup folks... random hitch question.

I'm attempting to remove my Class III hitch from my 04 Ram 1500 to add a roll pan and hidden hitch. I've removed all the visible bolts from the frame (2 per side horizontal, one verticle) and the keeper bolts on the bumper. The bumper is off, the hitch is unbolted, but I can't for the life of me get the F'in thing off. It looks like there is a bracket above the frame that is spot welded onto the rear of the box, but it looks like the hitch assembly should slide off the frame.

I'm stuck.

I've considered the fact that it mut be rusted on, but I've taken a sledge to it and it won't budge.

I'm thinking it's welded somewhere that I don't know about.

Please help.

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If I remember correctly you have do undo a couple of bolts on the bed and lift up the bed about 3-4 inches.

 

Helopilot you are correct. You have to undo your bed bolts to get the trailer hitch off. That is exactly what I had to do to put my hidden hitch and roll pan on. When your done post some pics. Good luck and have fun cause it s*$ks.

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Sweet fellas. Thanks.. I didn't want to go all crazy and start cutting sh*t to get it off. I figured I'd have to lift the bed. Suucko. Oh well, all in pursuit of a good lookin toy.

I'll post some pics asap. The roll pan will be the final edition to my sick looking 'SRT8'. I think you two will appreciate it.

Good lookin trucks btw.

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