Captain Awesome
FRF Addict
just the stock metal clips on the trailer plug the plastic of the bumper is a little thicker than the bracket it comes out of. so you need to do a little tweaking to make the clips lock the plug in.
Relocated my trailer plug receptacle
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just the stock metal clips on the trailer plug the plastic of the bumper is a little thicker than the bracket it comes out of. so you need to do a little tweaking to make the clips lock the plug in.
iSurvive
FRF Addict
FYI - replacing the mount and the outlet costs $275 each time. Moving it to this location is a great idea.
My current mount is screwed, but the outlet was not, so I moved the outlet and wires up underneath my truck and zip tied it out of the way. Last times I crushed the outlet to smithereens and had to buy a new one.
My current mount is screwed, but the outlet was not, so I moved the outlet and wires up underneath my truck and zip tied it out of the way. Last times I crushed the outlet to smithereens and had to buy a new one.
KaiserM715
Kaiser Söze
I got around to relocating mine this past weekend.
Mine was already bent to some degree. Here is a shot from the bottom that also shows the metal retainer clip:
I followed PropDr's recommendation and put tape on the bumper and used a pencil to mark the outline. I cut a hole open with my Dremel and all of the fine trimming with a sharp utility knife. Then I cut the old bracket off and ground the remaining welds flat. I had a can of semi-gloss black and sprayed the bare metal. I actually had dirt inside of the connector, stuck in the silicone grease. I cleaned all of that out and put in some new dielectric grease. After that, I popped the connector into the opening.
Here is a pic from the back side of the bumper (excuse the large amounts of dirt):
And here is a pic of the final result:
Mine was already bent to some degree. Here is a shot from the bottom that also shows the metal retainer clip:
I followed PropDr's recommendation and put tape on the bumper and used a pencil to mark the outline. I cut a hole open with my Dremel and all of the fine trimming with a sharp utility knife. Then I cut the old bracket off and ground the remaining welds flat. I had a can of semi-gloss black and sprayed the bare metal. I actually had dirt inside of the connector, stuck in the silicone grease. I cleaned all of that out and put in some new dielectric grease. After that, I popped the connector into the opening.
Here is a pic from the back side of the bumper (excuse the large amounts of dirt):
And here is a pic of the final result:
Zman12
Full Access Member
Look good I may have to do this also.
Madcowranch
Genetically Modified
I just cut my bracket off the bumper and zip tied the plug behind the spare.
CB Freshness
FRF Addict
I love that
DT 714
Full Access Member
Did mine yesterday...that was easy....I like those free mods..!!
What's next...??
What's next...??
Beaut!!
in same boat, mine was bent up after each trip O/R... Making a new bumper and relocated mine up as well
in same boat, mine was bent up after each trip O/R... Making a new bumper and relocated mine up as well
Slacker
Full Access Member
Just did mine. Took about an hour to get it all done and cleaned up. Grinding the welds off to remove the bracket is a bit of a pain as there is no maneuver room until the bracket is off.
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