OK, all this talk about the hitch got me fired up to do something about it. Very early on in BON life, I had asked about putting a hitch on the Bird. When I was in Wixom, I looked at my car during assembly and tried to figure out how it could happen. Fortunately, the topic re-surfaced, and today I got busy. I called the local Discount Hitch, asked if they had the Draw-Tite #24705, they did, and the rest is history. It cost me $129 installed. If you look behind the black plastic liner at the rear trunk wall, there is a wire socket there. The hitch place did not have the corresponding plug, and I didn't want them to splice into the
wiring harness of the car. I went to the Ford dealer, got a
part number, but the computer shows that it hasn't been produced yet. I may try the Lincoln dealership, on the chance that the LS may have the same
wiring harness. At any rate, my trailer is not ready yet, so I have some time. The piece of the facia that had to be trimmed is 3" x 1.25". They did have to drill 4 holes into the aluminum frame, but the hitch seems sturdy. Thanks to all those that posted the
part numbers, and for keeping this post going. Let's find something to pull!!
Hugh in Houston
Blue 02 #6160
I took this picture before I had the hitch installed. I don't like the color combination, but I like the concept. I am going to have the trailer painted Colonial White to match my 56, which is what I usually pull it with.
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