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 Tow hitch for dodge raider
#1073908
08/24/14 05:55 PM
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Joined: May 2013
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Hey guys,
I'm looking into ordering a tow hitch for my raider, I see they make a class I plate style hitch as well as a class II that's a different style. I'll be towing a motorcycle trailer with only one motorcycle on it, as well as a boat trailer with only a 15' fiberglass boat on it. Which class hitch would be more appropriate?
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Re: Tow hitch for dodge raider
[Re: mfarmer10]
#1073909
08/24/14 06:10 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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What year Raider? The simple Class I hitch will only be rated for 1,000 pounds. Class II is a higher rating. Link to another 4x4Wire thread with good technical discussion and pics: 4x4Wire Thread
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Re: Tow hitch for dodge raider
[Re: rxinhed]
#1073910
08/24/14 06:22 PM
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Re: Tow hitch for dodge raider
[Re: mfarmer10]
#1073911
08/24/14 08:56 PM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,348
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I have the same one Russ has, from a 4-door truck . It works excellently. I had to fab up some extension pieces for where the outer attaches, but it works 100% better than all those others. If'n you can find one off of a 4-door I highly recommend it.
89 SWB, V-6 5SPD, OME Shocks, 16.5X37's, 2"BL, SR axle, Gen2 brakes, Lincoln w/Superwinch
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Re: Tow hitch for dodge raider
[Re: Mudraider]
#1073912
08/25/14 08:06 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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The hitch I settled on is a 4-door hitch that is welded on, took a bit of trimming for the wings...but all worked out well.
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Re: Tow hitch for dodge raider
[Re: rxinhed]
#1073913
08/28/14 03:35 AM
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,342
Body Damage is Cool
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I got one that bolts to the frame siting in my basement
91 Montero LS "Sandstorm", Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats, 2" Suspension lift, 2" Body Lift, GENII front IFS, 32" MT tires
89 Raider "Trailbreaker", 3.0, Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats
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Re: Tow hitch for dodge raider
[Re: RECON45]
#1073914
08/28/14 07:58 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
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I have used a Curt 4-bolt hitch that just bolts up to the factory bolt holes to pull a pretty big pop-up camper up into the mountains and down dirt roads for camping, as well as pulling a dual-axle trailer with a bunch of furniture on it for a couple of hundred miles with no issues. The pop-up was heavy enough to warrant the use of a trailer brake control, which I really liked, but you do have to have a 7-wire connection and the appropriate interior wiring and a brake controller for that.
And yes, I know, I probably shouldn't be doing these things with such a light duty hitch, but I thought I'd throw the idea out there.
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: Tow hitch for dodge raider
[Re: RECON45]
#1073915
08/29/14 07:43 PM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 524
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I have a 4-bolt on my 89 SWB. I normally pull a purpose built (camping) 4X8 trailer with electric brakes. No problems. I have towed lots more (very carefully).
I had a bolt on stage 3 for the LWB. It disappeared while I was living out of the country. It looked like it would install easily with a little angle grinder modification.
I had a Gen2 SWB (heavier) in Australia with the 4-bolt hitch. A professional car hauler said it was certified to 750kg (1650 lbs). He also said the SWB should not tow more regardless of hitch.
I have towed more with my '89, but very carefully.
89 3L V6 5spd SWB, Aisin Manual Hubs, 2 (suspension) seater Raider in Wheeler, OR
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