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Originally Posted by luckeyd
No, they are a cosmetic device only. On my previous F250, when i took out hitch always put them in, then saw many more trucks without them. Stopped using them, never gave it another thought for 3 years. New truck now, put the covers in plastic bag under rear seat. Replacements are not worth the cost IMHO.
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I think he is referring to the outer plastic portion, not the caps that cover the hole. Anyway I don't think it would make much difference if that part was not there. I do notice on mine they are slightly flattened from the hitch .