[Gunny27]

I installed side steps and hitch. Took about 45 min for the hitch and 3 hours for the side steps. It takes about 45min per side just to remove the seam sealer.

 

[CASD]

I like the idea of the hitch...Haven't used one in years but I like the option,

 

[Nstaskey]

Did you install the hitch yourself; if so, did it take two people?

 

[Gunny27]

Did you install the hitch yourself; if so, did it take two people?

I did it by myself. It is heavy but the passenger side can be held up by the exhaust while you get in the 1st bolt on the drivers side.

 

[hlacoss]

I installed side steps and hitch. Took about 45 min for the hitch and 3 hours for the side steps. It takes about 45min per side just to remove the seam sealer. View attachment 4231 View attachment 4232

Great mods! I haven't really thought much about it until now, but does the hitch in particular change the overall ground clearance do you think?

 

[Gunny27]

The lowest point of the hitch is 11” off of the ground. The side steps are only 8” at the lowest point.

 

[Carl D]

What brand hitch did you go with ?

 

[Gunny27]

What brand hitch did you go with ?

It is an OEM Hyundai hitch

 

[Carl D]

Wow, didn't think they were available yet.

 

[Gunny27]

Wow, didn't think they were available yet.

Hyundai Santa Cruz Tow Hitch (hyundaiaccessorystore.com)

I order it and it was delivered within a week.

 

[CASD]

The hitch gives it more of the Truck vibe....I like it

 

[noordinaryjoe]

Factory installed hitch on mine. Not a ground clearance issue, per se, but does limit angle of departure a bit, which I discovered doing some mild off-roading in September when going though ditches it would nerf gently (I was going slow) as I transitioned out of the ditch. It didn't seem terribly premature and I would much rather have something beefy touch down when I reach the limit so I consider it a feature. That said, 1-2" of lift and this thing would be about trail-perfect!

 

[Kurt Taylor]

I installed side steps and hitch. Took about 45 min for the hitch and 3 hours for the side steps. It takes about 45min per side just to remove the seam sealer. View attachment 4231 View attachment 4232

Looks great! Was the wiring complicated to install?

 

[Gunny27]

Looks great! Was the wiring complicated to install?

I didn’t but the OEM harness, I got another brand that was plug and play about $50.
Not complicated to install.

 

[15975]

I didn’t but the OEM harness, I got another brand that was plug and play about $50.
Not complicated to install.

Source?

 

[Gunny27]

Source?

Etrailer.com

 

[dartgt64]

I installed side steps and hitch. Took about 45 min for the hitch and 3 hours for the side steps. It takes about 45min per side just to remove the seam sealer. View attachment 4231 View attachment 4232

Could you let us know if the side steps help keep the doors cleaner? Man mine get dirty and the local touch free car washes don’t seem to do a good job. I don’t want to risk the 20’s against the rail system on a drive through.

 

[modshack]

Source?

Amazon, $39. Plug and play..

CURT 56420 Vehicle-Side Custom 4-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness, Select Hyundai Palisade, Santa Fe, Kia Telluride, Black

 

[Gunny27]

Could you let us know if the side steps help keep the doors cleaner? Man mine get dirty and the local touch free car washes don’t seem to do a good job. I don’t want to risk the 20’s against the rail system on a drive through.

I don’t think it helps the front doors at all. The splash guards should help.

 

[silverobot]

I have the same color and plan on installing the same mods.
What do you guys think about painted bodyside moldings?

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