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DJ
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4/21/2002
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I have a hitch on my dak...if i put a roll pan on, can i still tow?
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DJ
Dodge Dakota
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4/23/2002
21:08:48
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DOES ANYONE KNOW? wow
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Jon
Dodge Dakota
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4/23/2002
21:43:45
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There are some rollpans out there with a flip-up license plate that reveals a hidden hitch behind it. Completely out of sight and fully functional. I plan to get one myself soon.
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DJ
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4/23/2002
22:06:36
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great, do you know who makes 'em?
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Marks DQC
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4/23/2002
23:29:47
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Sir Michaels and Precision Industries both make roll pans available with hidden hitches. I have a Precision roll pan on my truck. Warning though you will probably not be able to fit a spare underneath anymore.
2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT , 4.7L, Auto, 3.55 LSD, Garnet Red over Slate
Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Wet Okole Covers, Painted Grill Shell w/ Ram inserts, S/S Bumper/Valence Cover, Billet Antenna, Precision Roll Pan, APC Clear Corners, Airaid, Gibson
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DJ
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2002
21:41:34
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sounds perfect, thanks a lot
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Dakota
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4/25/2002
19:38:52
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I can't fit my spare either. I made a cut out for my hitch as I had the bodylift on..and with the "hidden hitch" to begin with...well you get the idea...
-Dakota
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Jester
Dodge Dakota
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4/26/2002
13:41:25
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Yes, you can use a roll pan with receiver hitch and spare. I ended up removing the vibration dampener (may only be on factory tow pkg) and redrilling the factory hitch to move it about 1" lower. You will still need to make a notch in the bottom of the pan and a notch in the top so you can still lower the spare if you want to retain it. You will also have to shorten the receiver as it looks stupid sticking out beyond the pan. You will need to redrill the hole for the receiver pin to compensate and reweld the strengthening ring around the end of the receiver. Almost forgot, you will also need to flip the light harness brack so it opens down instead of up. A bit of work but it looks SO much cleaner in the end. So far I haven't had any problems towing a car trailer (nearly 5600 lbs). Good luck! Shoot me an email if you have any other ?'s.
01 QC, 4x4, 4.7, auto, 3.55LS, homebrew intake, JBA headers, Gibson Cat Back, roll pan, custom hood, 20" KMC's...
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Crusty
GenIII
4/26/2002
15:05:50
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Jester-Do you have any pics of your truck? Id love to see a 4x4 on 20's..
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