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Hitch cover

Fritz

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I really liked the version from SS-tuning - best looking one so far in my book.
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....but the total price would have been outrageous buying from Europe, shipping and duties, and having it prepped and painted on top of it. The real deal breaker was also that the install was semi-permanent with double sided tape and drilling/screwing through the existing bumper.


I went with the Optimus Design - $350 painted. And it is quickly and easily removable if you do need to use the hitch for a bike rack or something.
https://optimuzdesign.com/products/ford-explorer-st-hitch-cover-flush-style
They also have a version with a brake light cutout. Here's my car after install.

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Where did you get you black ST emblems?
 

2020FordRaptor

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Where did you get you black ST emblems?
They give you them from the ST Experience or you can buy overlays for them. A more expensive option is Zeus3d offers the whole emblem too.
 

Nealx1

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I really liked the version from SS-tuning - best looking one so far in my book.
View attachment 17322
....but the total price would have been outrageous buying from Europe, shipping and duties, and having it prepped and painted on top of it. The real deal breaker was also that the install was semi-permanent with double sided tape and drilling/screwing through the existing bumper.


I went with the Optimus Design - $350 painted. And it is quickly and easily removable if you do need to use the hitch for a bike rack or something.
https://optimuzdesign.com/products/ford-explorer-st-hitch-cover-flush-style
They also have a version with a brake light cutout. Here's my car after install.

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Optimuz Design gloss black with the red insert is what I'm talking about
My ride is a 2024 Rapid Red ST 3.0L V6 Ecoboost 400 hp twin turbo
I've added Thermal R&D 3" cat back exhaust, and Snailfly Running Boards, aftermarket pedals, etc.

He replaced a 2015 f150 platinum, and I've never looked back

Vroom Vroom
 



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