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Olindo
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10/04/2007
15:35:26

Subject: Bumper Hitch...?
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I just sold my primary tow vehicle. I don't have a hitch on the 99 Dak and rather than dish out the $150 or so for a frame mount hitch, I want to get a bumper hitch for it. Does anyone know where I can get a bumper hitch for a 99 Dak w/ a rear step bumper? I'd rather not drill if I don't have to. Thanks,

Olindo




searay245se
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10/05/2007
06:43:59

RE: Bumper Hitch...?
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i have a 99 and my buddy has a 2000 both have the hole already in the bumper just slid the ball in and tighten it down but both ours are 4x4 dont think it makes a diff but it might

jeff searay245se

99 dak slt cc 3.9 auto 4x4 60k



Olindo
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10/05/2007
08:14:40

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Searay, I tried that but the ball ends up being way too high for the trailer (don't want the boat to slide off). I wanted and 'under bumper hitch' so I can use a ball mount that puts the ball in a lower position so I can safely hitch my boat trailer.



daddio
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10/05/2007
09:59:45

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the only way to get that is a receiver hitch. unless you want to make you own bumper mounting brackets to drop the bumper down but that would not be cost effective.



amb
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10/05/2007
22:24:48

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http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_43576_43576

Something like this would probably work for you.



searay245se
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10/06/2007
05:43:26

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AMB has hit it right on with that if your bumpers to high what that does is mount to the bottom of it and use any drop u need

jeff searay245se

99 dak slt cc 3.9 auto 4x4 60k



daddio
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10/06/2007
10:53:03

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i guess you could use that if you wanted to drill holes in the bumper to mount it and pull anything under 1000 lbs. just because that thing is rated for 3500 lbs doesn't mean anything. you're still mounting it to the bumper that is only rated for 1000 lbs.



Olindo
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10/06/2007
21:43:31

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Thanks all...found what I needed (once again this site comes thru)...and yes if I wanted to tow >1000# I'd pony up the bucks for a traditional class 3 hitch...but since my sailboat/trailer combo is about 750...I think I'll be ok.





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10/06/2007
21:57:35

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gl hope it works out but you get what you buy............tell me where your trailer landed!!!



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