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Today on our 2009 Ford Escape, well be installing the Draw-Tite hitch part number 36501. This
is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next, well go ahead and give you
a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch.
From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is at a 1/2
inch. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 16-3/4 inches. This will assist
you in selecting accessories such as a drawbar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier.
Now, lets go ahead with the installation. First, to make the install easier weve gone
ahead and removed the spare tire. This will give us more access up underneath the vehicle
and at the frame attachment points. There are a total of 2 attachment points on each
side here in the side of the frame. Well be installing hardware
into the frame
as
attachment points.