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Draw-Tite Front Mounted Receiver hitches provide the perfect attachment point for a variety of accessories. Use it to connect spare tires, snowplows, winches, cargo carriers, and more! Each front mounted receiver hitch is custom built according to manufacturer make and model year specifications and bolts to the underside of the vehicle frame, making installation a breeze! This particular front mount receiver hitch is rated up to 500 lbs. tongue weight and up to 9,000 lbs. line pull with a 2 inch square tube receiver opening for your attachments. Each is made of solid, all-welded steel for maximum strength and safety with a black powder coat finish to resist rust and corrosion. Draw-Tite front hitches are tested to exceed V-5 and SAE J684 standards.
| BRAND: | DRAW-TITE |
| PART NUMBER: | 65022 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 43 LBS |
| GROSS TOWING WEIGHT: | 500 LBS. |
| GROSS TONGUE WEIGHT: | 500 LBS. |
| RECEIVER SIZE: | 2 IN. |
| MAXIMUM LINE PULL: | 9,000 LBS. |
| DRILLING REQUIRED: | YES |
| MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED: | YES |
| ATTACHMENT LOCATION: | FRONT |
| HITCH VISIBILITY: | CONCEALED |
| CROSS-TUBE TYPE: | SQUARE TUBE |
| BALL MOUNT INCLUDED: | NO |
| COLOR: | BLACK |
| FINISH: | BLACK POWDER COAT OVER E-COAT |
| MATERIAL: | STEEL |
| MOUNTING LOCATION: | VEHICLE FRAME |
| MOUNTING TYPE: | BOLT-ON |
Draw-Tite has designed custom-fit trailer hitches since 1946 and is one of North America's most widely fitted hitch brands. Receiver hitches use solid all-welded construction and low-profile designs that follow modern vehicle contours, install with minimal bumper cutting or drilling, meet or exceed V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards, and carry a limited lifetime warranty.
Draw-Tite has been leading custom-fit trailer hitch design and engineering since its founding in 1946, and it remains one of the most widely fitted hitch brands in North America. The company's stated approach is straightforward: every hitch is tested rigorously so that it performs well beyond published industry standards, a philosophy it markets as Tested Tough. It sits within the Horizon Global towing group alongside Reese, Fulton, Bulldog, Tekonsha, Bargman and Wesbar.
Custom fit is the defining characteristic. Rather than adapting a universal design, Draw-Tite engineers a trailer hitch for a specific make, model and model year, so it bolts to existing frame locations with minimal bumper cutting or drilling. Low-profile designs follow the rear contours and aerodynamic styling of modern vehicles, which matters more than it once did now that rear fascias are shaped and sensor-equipped. Construction is solid all-welded steel for maximum strength, and every hitch meets or exceeds V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards and is backed by a nationwide limited lifetime warranty.
The range spans receiver sizes and classes to suit different loads, from 1-1/4 inch receivers for bike racks, cargo carriers and light trailers up through 2 inch receivers for heavier towing. Front mount hitches add a receiver at the front of the vehicle for winch mounts, snow plows, spare carriers and precise trailer positioning.
The Hidden Hitch series takes concealment further by mounting behind the vehicle's rear fascia, so the vehicle keeps its factory appearance until a removable receiver is fitted. Each is custom designed per make and model for a no-drill installation that does not compromise ground clearance, rated for up to 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. Matching plug-and-play wiring completes the towing system.
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 - 2005 | Ford Excursion | Front Mount Receiver Drilling Required Install Time is 40 minutes OEM Fog Lights must be removed for installation |
| 1999 - 2007 | Ford F-250 Super Duty | Front Mount Receiver Drilling Required Install Time is 40 minutes OEM Fog Lights must be removed for installation |
| 1999 - 2007 | Ford F-350 Super Duty | Front Mount Receiver Drilling Required Install Time is 40 minutes OEM Fog Lights must be removed for installation |
| 1999 - 2007 | Ford F-450 Super Duty | Front Mount Receiver Drilling Required Install Time is 40 minutes OEM Fog Lights must be removed for installation Cab & Chassis Only |
| 1999 - 2007 | Ford F-550 Super Duty | Front Mount Receiver Drilling Required Install Time is 40 minutes Cab & Chassis Only |
The Trailer Hitch for 00-05 Ford Excursion, 99-07 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 99-07 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 99-07 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 99-07 Ford F-550 Super Duty (Part #DT65022) fits 2000-2005 Ford Excursion models. The 2007 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
The Trailer Hitch for 00-05 Ford Excursion, 99-07 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 99-07 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 99-07 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 99-07 Ford F-550 Super Duty (Part #DT65022) fits the following vehicles: 2000-2005 Ford Excursion; 1999-2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty; 1999-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty; 1999-2007 Ford F-450 Super Duty; 1999-2007 Ford F-550 Super Duty. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
Yes, the Trailer Hitch for 00-05 Ford Excursion, 99-07 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 99-07 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 99-07 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 99-07 Ford F-550 Super Duty (Part #DT65022) is designed to fit the 2000-2005 Ford Excursion.
The Trailer Hitch for 00-05 Ford Excursion, 99-07 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 99-07 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 99-07 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 99-07 Ford F-550 Super Duty (Part #DT65022) Drilling is required for installation. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
Yes, part number 65022 is designed to fit Ford F-250 & F-350 Superduty Pickup and Excursion (all models), as well as F-350, F-450, and F-550 Cab & Chassis with 34" frame.
Yes, the 65022 is compatible with F-350, F-450, and F-550 Cab & Chassis models equipped with a 34" frame.
Yes. Optional OEM fog lights must be removed for receiver installation. This is noted as a requirement before beginning the installation process.
The driver's side handle nuts must be held in place during installation to prevent them from rotating into the air conditioning condenser. This is a critical caution during fastener installation. Proper positioning and tightening will prevent interference.
You will need: wrenches in 3/4", 15mm, and 18mm sizes; a 5/8" drill bit; and a torque wrench. The fastener kit K65022 is also required and contains the hex bolts, spacers, conical washers, and handle nuts needed for installation.
The K65022 fastener kit includes: four 1/2"-13 x 1-3/4" hex bolts, four 1-1/2" x 2" x 1/4" spacers, four 1/2" conical washers, and four 1/2" handle nuts.
Yes. The installation requires removal of six bumper bolts, the bumper itself, and any shim plates that may be present. The bumper is then reinstalled after the receiver is positioned and holes are drilled.
Yes, if OEM tow hooks are present, they must be removed in Step 2. They are reinstalled in Step 9 after the receiver is positioned on the frame.
The lower front cross member is an optional component that may be equipped on some vehicles. If present, its six nuts must be loosened in Step 4 to allow receiver installation. It is reinstalled in Step 8 after the receiver is positioned on the frame.
Yes. After positioning the receiver inside the bumper, you must mark the location of four drilled holes in the bumper (in the center of the receiver slots) and drill them with a 5/8" drill bit. This is a permanent modification to the bumper.
You must use a 5/8" drill bit to drill the marked holes in the bumper. The holes are marked in the center of the receiver slots after the receiver is positioned inside the bumper.
No. The manual explicitly states: "Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch." Use a 5/8" drill bit instead.
All fasteners must be tightened to 50 Lb.-Ft (68 N-m) using a torque wrench. This applies to all four hex bolts and handle nuts installed with the receiver.
Do not exceed 500 LB of cargo capacity or your vehicle's front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), whichever is lower. The maximum winch line pull is 9000 LB.
1. Remove six bumper bolts, bumper, and shim plates if present. 2. Remove OEM tow hooks if present. 3. Place bumper on protected surface and place receiver inside bumper. 4. Loosen six nuts to remove lower front cross member if equipped. 5. Center receiver hole pattern on bumper hole pattern and mark drilling locations. 6. Remove receiver and drill marked holes with 5/8" drill. 7. Place receiver on frame. 8. Reinstall lower front cross member if equipped. 9. Reinstall OEM tow hooks. 10. Reinstall bumper using four fasteners (do not install shim plates). 11. Install remaining fasteners as shown in Figure 1, holding driver's side handle nuts to prevent rotation into air conditioning condenser. 12. Return shim plates to customer. 13. Tighten all fasteners to 50 Lb.-Ft (68 N-m).
No. The manual explicitly states in Step 10: "Do not install shim plates." Instead, the shim plates should be returned to the customer in Step 12.
In Step 5, center the receiver hole pattern side to side on the bumper hole pattern. Then mark the location of the drilled holes in the bumper at the center of the receiver slots, as shown in Figure 3. This ensures proper alignment before drilling.
Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch. Hold the driver's side handle nuts in place during installation to prevent them from rotating into the air conditioning condenser. If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes.
Check the hitch frequently to ensure all fasteners and the ball are properly tightened. Verify that the driver's side handle nuts have not rotated into the air conditioning condenser. If the hitch is removed at any time, plug all holes in the trunk pan or body panels to prevent water and exhaust fume entry.
Check the hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and the ball are properly tightened. The manual does not specify an exact interval, but recommends regular inspection as part of vehicle maintenance.
A hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Do not continue to use a damaged receiver or ball.
Yes, the 65022 is designed for Ford F-250 & F-350 Superduty Pickup, Excursion (all models), and F-350, F-450, F-550 Cab & Chassis with 34" frame.
You need wrenches (3/4", 15mm, 18mm), a 5/8" drill bit, a torque wrench, and fastener kit K65022. Optional OEM fog lights must be removed.
Yes, you must drill four 5/8" holes in the bumper. Mark the hole locations in the center of the receiver slots before drilling.
Tighten all fasteners to 50 Lb.-Ft (68 N-m) using a torque wrench.
Do not exceed 500 LB or your vehicle's front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Maximum winch line pull is 9000 LB.
Yes, remove six bumper bolts and the bumper. Remove OEM tow hooks if present and loosen the lower front cross member if equipped. Reinstall after drilling and positioning the receiver.
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