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Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Dodge Dakota - Curt

Today on this 2005 Dodge Dakota were going to install part number 13229 from Curt. This is what the hitch looks like once installed on the truck. Next well go ahead and give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the top of receiver opening down to the ground is going to be 18 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper is going to be 2-1/2 inches. Now well go ahead and remove the existing hole plug if its present on the center of the bumper.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Dodge Dakota

Today we will be working on a 2005 Dodge Dakota. We will be installing Draw-Tite part number 75251, which will also be comparable to the Hidden Hitch part number 87753. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in ing accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost portion of the bumper is about 1-1/2 inches. And from the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 16-3/4 inches. 0:25



Trailer Hitch Installation - 1999 Dodge Dakota

Today on this 1999 Dodge Dakota we are going to install part number C13280 from Curt. This is what the hitch looks like when it is installed on the vehicle. Next we will give you some measurements that will help you out in ing accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground is going to be 18-1/4 inches. And from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outside edge of the bumper is going to be 5 inches. Next we will go ahead and show you how the hitch gets installed. 0:26



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Dodge Dakota

Today on this 2010 Dodge Dakota we are going to install part number, 13230 from Curt. This is what the hitch looks like while it is installed on the vehicle. Next, we will give you a couple measurements that will help you out when choosing hitch accessories such as a bike rack, cargo carrier, and ball mount. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground is 17-3/4 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole, to the outside edge of the bumper is going to be 2 inches. :28



Trailer Hitch Installation - 1998 Dodge Dakota

Today on this 1998 Dodge Dakota pickup truck we are going to install part number 87554 from Hidden Hitch. This is also going to apply to part number 75073 from Draw-Tite. First we will show you where the hitch mounts up on to the vehicle. It is going to use these two holes on the frame right here and this bolt on the very top on the side here is going to be replaced by the hitch also. At this point we can start disassembly. What we need to do is loosen all three of these nuts right here because they are connected by straps and the bottom two straps sometimes trap the strap from the top bolt. 00:34



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2001 Dodge Dakota Pickup

Today on this 2001 Dodge Dakota pick up truck, we are going to install part number 87554 from Hidden Hitch. This also applies to part number 75073 from Draw-Tite. Okay we will go ahead and first show you where the hitch mounts up onto the vehicle. It is going to mount up onto the frame itself in two different places. It is going to mount on the bottom of the frame using this bolt hole here and the hole where this existing bolt is. And the existing bolt is going to be removed and replaced by the hitch hardware. Also it is going to mount up onto the inside of the frame where another existing factory bolt is going to be replaced by the hitch hardware also. All right, we will go ahead and take this bottom bolt out here.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2000 Dodge Dakota

All right, today we are going to install part number 87554 from Hidden Hitch, and we are going to install this Class III receiver hitch on a 2000 Dodge Dakota. We are going to show you where the hitch mounts up first. Basically, it is going to mount in these two existing holes in the frame, and also this bolt right here. This bolt will be taken out and replaced. However, sometimes what is going to happen is this little plate right here when you do the assembly will actually get caught between this plate for these two bolts here. So it requires you take these two bolts loose and then spin this out so you can get the bolt out. You can see on the passengers side how it looks like that. All right, you can see how the strap on this bolt is caught underneath this strap connecting these two bolts here, so that will require you to loosen these two bolts - not remove them - just loosen them enough so you can get this strap up and out of the way. All right, when you have got that bolt out, let us go ahead and tighten these back up.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2002 Dodge Dakota

Today we are going to be installing hitch part number 87554 on a 2002 Dodge Dakota. Alright, the first thing we want to do is go ahead and lower the spare tire and remove it and get it out of the way. Looking under the vehicle now, at the frame rails, the attaching points for the hitch are going to be here at the bottom of the frame. This existing hole, as well as this one here. There is a vertical attaching point as well, which is going to be where this bolt is here. So we need to actually remove the nut from the outboard side and pull this piece off. As you can see, there is an extra flange here that kind of holds the bolt in place while you are putting the nut on. If that happens to be pinched in between this particular set of bolts here, you might need to loosen these to allow this to be removed. So you will want to go ahead and remove this bolt and that assembly from both sides of the frame. As you can see I had to loosen these bolts here to get this top bolt out, the flange. You will want to make sure that you re tighten these as soon as you are able to get the top bolt out. Now that we have the bolt removed from the side of the frame, we will go ahead and put the hitch up into position.





Dodge Dakota Trailer Hitch Questions and Answers


  • Will the Hidden Hitch Class III Trailer Hitch # 87554 Fit on a 1995 Dodge Dakota
  • Yes, the Hidden Hitch Class III Trailer Hitch, # 87554, will fit your 1995 Dodge Dakota as long as it does not have the optional rear spoiler or a roll pan bumper. This hitch was designed to fit the Dodge Dakota years 1995 to 2004. If you plan on doing some towing, you will also want to pick up a wiring harness. The wiring harness that I recommend for your truck is the Tow Ready T-One Harness, # 118329. This harness will simply plug into your tail light assemblies and does not require any cu
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  • Will the Spare Tire Need to be Removed to Install the Curt Hitch # C13145 on a 1993 Dodge Dakota
  • You will not need to remove your spare tire to install the Curt Class III Round Tube Trailer Hitch # C13145 on your 1993 Dodge Dakota with and extended cab. The installation is pretty straight-forward and would not be too difficult either. Check out the installation instructions for this product that I attached. You may be interested in the following products also to complete your towing setup: etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # 989900 Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118317
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  • Will the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Install on a 2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab With Spare Tire
  • You can install the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, # C13145, on your 2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab without having to relocate the spare tire as long as it is a factory size spare tire and not aftermarket. This hitch does not require any drilling for installation either. The installation instructions that I have attached mention drilling some bolt holes on the underside of the frame, but that is only for older generation models, not for your truck. You should have all bolt holes pre-drilled on the fr
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  • Availability of Class IV Hitch for 2008 Dodge Dakota
  • Most Class III hitches will have a Weight Carrying Capacity and a Weight Distribution Capacity. There is not a Class IV hitch available for the 2008 Dakota, but the Curt Class III receiver, part # 13230 has an 8000 lb capacity when used with a weight distribution system. The W/D system will use leverage provided by spring bars to transfer a portion of the trailer tongue weight to the front axle of the tow vehicle, thus allowing the hitch to bear more weight. Although the hitch is rated at 800
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2003 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
  • For the 2003 Dodge Dakota, there are specific trailer hitches that will fit all models INCLUDING the quad cab. Take a look at Curt hitch # C13145. The instructions I have linked do specify that it fits 2 door and 4 door models. I also recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring, if needed, use # 118329. I have included a link to the installation details for the wiring as well.
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  • Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for a 2002 Dodge Dakota 4-Cylinder
  • This Hidden Hitch # 87554 that you referenced will work on all model Dodge Dakotas from 1995-2004 so it should work on your 2002 Dodge Dakota with a 4-cylinder. The best way to determine the towing capacity of your vehicle is to check the owners manual of your vehicle and it will tell you. For wiring you would want Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118329. I attached an installation video for this product for you to check out also.
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  • Hitch Recommendation for a 2000 Dodge Dakota that Does Not Require Drilling
  • For a Class II hitch for your 2000 Dodge Dakota you would want a Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 36235. I can assure you that will not need to drill at all to install this product. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also. To complete your towing setup you may be interested in the following products: Class II Drawbar 5/8 inch # 36051 Hitch Ball with 2 inch Diameter # 19258 Pin and Clip # PC2 T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118329 (installation instruction
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  • Installation Hardware Dimensions for a Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch on a 2006 Dodge Dakota
  • The bolt that goes through the bumper for Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch, # 87753, is a 3/4 inch bolt that is 2-1/2 inches long. The 3/4 inch flat washer is approximately 0.091 inches thick; between 1/16 and 1/8 of an inch. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this hitch and a link to a video showing a typical installation.
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  • What Trailer Hitches Will Fit a 2002 Dodge Dakota
  • Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75081, is designed to fit the 1998 to 2003 Dodge Durango. It will not fit a 2002 Dodge Dakota. But we do have hitches that will fit your truck. I have included a link to the available options for you to view. The trailer hitch that is most like the one you referenced is # 75073. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video showing a typical installation.
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  • Is Drilling Required to Install Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 36235 on a 1995 Dodge Dakota
  • According to the installation instructions, you will have to do a little bit of drilling in order to install Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 36235, on your 1995 Dodge Dakota. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view. With any of the available hitches for your truck, there will be some drilling involved. If you decide to go with this hitch, the recommended ball mount is # 36051 and you can use pin and clip # PC2. For a ball you can use # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or # 19
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  • Does Curt Trailer hitch # C13280 Install the Same on a 2002 Dodge Dakota as Shown In the Video
  • Yes, though there may be some cosmetic difference in what you see in the video for the 1999 Dodge Dakota, installation on your 2002 Dakota Quad Cab will be the same. I have included a link to the video and to the installation instructions for you to view. To complete your towing set up, I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit, # 989900. For trailer wiring, use # 118329, if the truck does not have a tow package. If the truck does have a tow package and you want to convert it to a 4-Way, use #
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  • How to Determine Towing Capacity for a Hitch on a 2005 Dodge Dakota 2WD Quad Cab
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch, item # 13229, is designed and tested for fit and capacity, likewise the Dodge Dakota and Mitsubishi Raider have their own towing capacity ratings for the vehicle and bumper. In your case the vehicle attachment point is rated for 2,000 pounds capacity so that will be the maximum rating for your vehicle with the bumper mounted option. You always have to go by the lowest rated item in the towing system for maximum capacity. If you need more capacity than the bumper mounte
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  • Does The Spare Tire Need To Be Removed To Install The Curt Hitch, # C13145, On A 2004 Dodge Dakota
  • The Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, # C13145, will fit your 2004 Dodge Dakota Club Cab with the spare tire underneath the truck. You will not need to remove the spare tire. The only note on the installation instructions for the Curt hitch for your vehicle is that the exhaust hanger may need to be repositioned. I am sending a link to the installation instructions on the Curt hitch.
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  • Installation of Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver Part # 13329 on 2005 to 2010 Dodge Dakota
  • The installation is pretty simple. One bolt passes through the bumper through the trailer ball hole plug located in the center of the bumper under the license plate area. The other two bolts attach the hitch to the bumper support. I will provide a link to the install instructions for your review.
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  • Troubleshooting a Narrow Fit Between Frame Rails on a Trailer Hitch for 1999 Dodge Dakota
  • The trailer hitch, # 87554, is manufactured to have a little tolerance to help ease installation. When all of the bolts are tightened to the proper specifications (see instructions linked below), the hitch will pull in and be seated properly against the frame of your 1999 Dodge Dakota. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this hitch below and an install video in case you need them.
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