Trailer plug relocate CLEAN

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dhunt

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Who here hates having a bulky trailer plug with a universal bracket that bolts under your bumper. And the first time you go off road or back into something it gets crushed. I have a solution for you
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. First you remove one of your license plate light. Next depends on you. My boss had a tool used for electricians that is able to punch perfect holes in steel up to half inch thick. With a drill and 4 stainless steel screws and nuts your almost done . I do recommend removing the spare tire for more room to work when drilling and wiring in the plug in. I have never see this mod on any gmt400 page so I thought I would share. Hope you enjoy and try it for your self. Thanks


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michael hurd

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I did that to mine quite a few years ago, drilled two holes, screwed a metal tab in place and used a bi-metal hole saw to cut a hole through the bumper.
 

88GMCtruck

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This is so beyond common on these trucks. I bought one that the PO had previously done this way and just simply hate it myself, but to each their own.

My biggest complaint is drilling through the chrome on the bumper. Once you break the chrome it makes it much more prone to rust.

I just mount a plug under the bumper to the bumper so the receiver itself protects it. That leaves the bumper OEM and intact.
 

dhunt

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That's crazy. I have never see this done before oh well. Thanks for the reply 88GMCtruck. I've been following your crew cab build. Impressive. I hope to have one some day.


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I did kind of the same thing on my s10 you can see it beside my tag there. S10s have more room as you can tell.

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