This past weekend I had a chance to install a stealth hitch on the model 3.
Thought I would post on how it went, some of the key tools that were helpful, and lastly, if anyone was interested in getting it done or knowing more about the range. I am looking forward to installing a wiring harness next.
I must note that I think it sticks out a little bit more than I hoped from where the bumper ends
Installation:
- Medium difficulty
- Can be done with one person, but a lot easier if you have a helper
- Takes ~3.5 hours if you have the right tools and can follow instructions (I am no mechanic by any means)
Helpful Tools to Use:
- Ramps to elevate vehicle, a jack can probably work too, but that's difficult on my slanted driveway (these were $65 from Canadian Tire)
- Dremel tool, this will help you cut the under guard easier for where you need to put in/remove the receiver
- An impact gun or drill always makes screwing/unscrewing bolts quicker!
"Watch Outs":
- If you follow the StealthHitch instruction manual word for word, there are some minor steps that are missing, but you could probably figure them out as your following the general instructions (I can provide more detail here if anyone needs)
- There are two bolts behind the tail light assembly that are very small and can easily fall inside, make sure you remove those carefully or have a magnet to pull them out
- When removing your bumper be sure to unplug the parking sensor connections
More to come on the range, towing capacity, if it rubs on bumps, etc. Let me know if anyone has questions or needs additional photos.
Thought I would post on how it went, some of the key tools that were helpful, and lastly, if anyone was interested in getting it done or knowing more about the range. I am looking forward to installing a wiring harness next.
I must note that I think it sticks out a little bit more than I hoped from where the bumper ends
Installation:
- Medium difficulty
- Can be done with one person, but a lot easier if you have a helper
- Takes ~3.5 hours if you have the right tools and can follow instructions (I am no mechanic by any means)
Helpful Tools to Use:
- Ramps to elevate vehicle, a jack can probably work too, but that's difficult on my slanted driveway (these were $65 from Canadian Tire)
- Dremel tool, this will help you cut the under guard easier for where you need to put in/remove the receiver
- An impact gun or drill always makes screwing/unscrewing bolts quicker!
"Watch Outs":
- If you follow the StealthHitch instruction manual word for word, there are some minor steps that are missing, but you could probably figure them out as your following the general instructions (I can provide more detail here if anyone needs)
- There are two bolts behind the tail light assembly that are very small and can easily fall inside, make sure you remove those carefully or have a magnet to pull them out
- When removing your bumper be sure to unplug the parking sensor connections
More to come on the range, towing capacity, if it rubs on bumps, etc. Let me know if anyone has questions or needs additional photos.