Hehe, good luck on the rusting part. I guess if you spray something on there (like underbody coating?), that'll help prevent rusting... I bought mine at Sams Club, an excellent price. It's somewhat of a universal hitch, but Dakota is one of the vehicles that was listed on it. It was about $80. Class 3 hitch, with a 2" and 1-1/2"?. Not sure what the smaller ball was, actually, I think it was 1-7/8". Then it also comes with an adjustible piece that lets you lower and raise the ball. Personally, I inverted this piece to give my trailer a higher mounting point, it's about level with my bumper ball. Did this since the Dakota isn't exactly a tall truck, and I would occasionally scratch on steep dips, etc (coming out of parking lots, etc). Doing that probably took it so the hitch won't support as much, but I never tow more than 2000 - 3000 lbs, and since it's rated at 5000lbs, that's not a problem. To install this set though, you'll need a 1/2" drill bit to drill into the frame becaues, unfortunately, i
t does not line up on the frame. Think I had to drill 2 holes, maybe 3. Once I did that, rest was easy. If you're only going to do light towing, why not use the bumper ball (put one on for $5 from auto parts store) and just use a bike hitch for the bikes.. Just a thought.... (bumper is rated at 2000lbs, but I wouldn't even try to do that much).
Ken Allgood
97 CC SLT 5.2L
>
> From: "Tim Althoff" <talthoff@yllwdkta.com>
> Date: 2003/04/28 Mon AM 11:43:03 EDT
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Subject: DML: good trailer hitch?
>
>
> i am looking for a good trailer hitch for my 99 V6 dakota. I am only really needing it for a bike rack/hitch but might do some light towing in the next year. I want something that will look nice and not get all rusty! any suggestions on brands and class?
>
> Tim Althoff
> www.yllwdkta.com
>
This archive was generated by hypermail 2b29 : Fri Feb 06 2004 - 11:46:13 EST