Valley Industries makes exactly what you need for your 2002 - hitch # 82430.
Works great, got one myself, no drilling, no welding.
http://www.valleyorders.com/ISheets/82430.pdf



"Recoil Rob" > wrote in message
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> My 2002 XLT came with a Class II, 1-1/4" receiver hitch. I'd like to
> replace it with a Class III, 2" hitch.
>
> Is it a simple matter of unbolting the original and bolting on the new
> one or is there some welding to contend with?
>
>
> Thanks, Rob