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  • Are There Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector Grease Caps Compatible with Harbor Freight Utility Trailer
  • Harbor Freight trailers are unique. They don't have any industry standard parts on them, so replacement parts are very difficult to find. We don't have any grease caps that will fit your 2-inch hub. It may be possible to replace your hubs with a different one that will fit your spindle measurements, but you'd need to use a digital caliper to check the spindle at the bearing locations and the grease seal.
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  • Installing an Inno Roof Rack on a 2007 Saturn Ion
  • The Inno Roof Rack with bar part # INB127 will install its clamps over the trim into the door of the vehicle. Your fit kit, part # INK124 will hook over your door frame and install the foot pack into the bases over the side of your roof's lip. I've included the illustrations from the instructions as a point of reference to how this should look installed. I've included an installation video for the 2017 Nissan Maxima so you can see an installation process on a similar 4 door sedan.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Saturn Ion Behind a Motor Home
  • To determine if your specific 2006 Saturn Ion can be flat towed behind a motor home, the first thing you are going to want to do is check the owners manual. It will tell you if the vehicle can be flat towed and if there are any specific procedures or equipment that you will need. The base plates I recommend for your Saturn are # DM9518151. There aren't any parts to remove and store when you're not towing. For a compatible tow bar use the Commander II # DM9511012. The safety cables are...
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  • Wiring a 2005 Saturn Ion for Towing a Trailer
  • The first thing you will need to do is make sure you have the correct trailer wiring harness that fits your 2005 Saturn Ion. The Curt T-Connector, # C56036, is the confirmed wiring harness for your Ion. The harness plugs in to existing OEM plugs on the car. The harness also includes a converter to match up the trailer's wiring with your Saturn's wiring. The Saturn runs two wires for brake and turn signals, while the trailer run one wire for both turn and brake lights. The converter helps...
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  • How to Flat-Tow a 2004 Saturn Ion Behind a Pickup Truck
  • I am not sure what you mean by "mid" but the only 2004 Saturn Ion that can be flat-towed with all four wheels on the ground are the ones with a manual transmission. If you do have a manual transmission then you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, flat-tow wiring harness, safety cables, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. I have attached my recommendations for each of these parts below. For a base plate kit I recommend the Demco Classic Base Plate Kit part # DM9518151...
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  • Replacement Grease Seal Number for Dexter 8-257 Drum Hub
  • The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 7" - 5 on 4-1/2 # 8-257-5UC3 will use a # 10-9 seal that is 1.5 inches inner diameter and 1.987 inches outer diameter. Crossreference numbers are: Dexter 010-009-00 K71-301-00 Transcom 15191VB National 474276\ NOK AR2266FO Chicago Rawhide 14840
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  • Can i Carry A Kayak On The Roof Of My 2007 Saturn Ion
  • I will be able to get you setup with with a roof rack for your 2007 Saturn Ion. You will have to go with the SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Vacuum Cup Mount - 48" Long - Black, part # 298-SX6000B, since there is not a traditional roof rack that is compatible with your vehicle. It is a vacuum cup roof rack that has a weight limit of 165 lbs, but you should also check your owner's manual to find out how much weight you can carry on the roof of your vehicle. Once you have that weight, you...
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  • Recommended Components For Flat-Towing 2007 Saturn Ion
  • From my research, I found that the Ion can be flat-towed if it is not the Red Line model. When flat-towing any vehicle, you will need 5 items. You need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting for the vehicle, and most states now require a supplemental brake system. The base plates I recommend for your Ion is the Roadmaster EZ Base Plates, part # 523118-1. The tow bar I recommend is the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar, part # RM-020. Since you need to tow the Ion with the tow bar as...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Saturn Ion Behind a Motor Home
  • To flat tow your 2006 Saturn Ion you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For base plates you can use # DM9518151. Next, for a compatible tow bar, I recommend the Commander II, # DM9511012. This tow bar comes with safety cables and is rated for 6,000 pounds. For lighting you could use a simple magnetic kit such as # RM-2120. Or for a more permanent solution you can use Roadmaster harness # RM-154. In either case you will need to pull a...
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  • Installation of Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2005 Saturn Ion
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11447 is compatible with the 2006 - 2007 Saturn Ion Ion3 with 2.4L Engine and the 2004 - 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line. If you don't have the Red Line, the 2005 model won't fit with this hitch receiver. You will need to instead use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11115 which is compatible with 2003 - 2003 Saturn Ion, 2004 - 2005 Saturn Ion excluding Red Line, 2006 - 2007 Saturn Ion excluding...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Saturn Ion
  • To flat tow your 2005 Saturn Ion will require you to first start with a base plate kit. For that the Roadmaster kit part # 3136-1 has been confirmed as a fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you...
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  • 2-Bike Trunk-Mount Rack Recommendation for 2003 Saturn Ion
  • The 2-bike trunk-mount racks for your 2003 Saturn Ion are shown on the linked page. The best of the bunch is the Thule OutWay 2-bike rack # TH45JV. This USA-made folding rack has been in continuous production for many years, thanks to its superior 2 rubber coated strap attachment system, included locks for both the rack and your loaded bikes and the protection of Thule's limited lifetime warranty. I linked a review video to help illustrate the Raceway's features and installation. If you...
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  • Max Speed for Pewag Tire Chains # PWSMX67
  • Max speed for any tire chain is going to be right around 30 mph. You have to take them off any time you get to dry pavement or you'll wear out the chains quickly and potentially cause a broken chain to tear up your vehicle.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2004 Saturn Ion Sedan
  • First you would need to start with a base plate kit. For that you would need the part # 523118-1 which is confirmed as a fit for your 2004 Saturn Ion. Install will be a bit time consuming but wouldn't be that difficult. Check out the install instructions link I attached for more info on this. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon...
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  • Recommended Hitch for a 2006 Saturn Ion
  • We have just what you need. There are two options with negligible cost difference. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C11115 that is confirmed to fit the 2006 Saturn Ion excluding Ion3 with 2.4L engine option. Or, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C11447 for the the 2006 Saturn Ion Red Line and Ion3 equipped with a 2.4L engine. Both have equal specs of being a Class 1 hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver, maximum gross trailer weight of 2,000 lbs. and max tongue weight of 200 lbs. Both are...
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  • Catalytic Converter for 2003 Saturn Ion Quad Coupe
  • The MagnaFlow Heavy Metal Loaded, Stainless Steel Catalytic Converter - Universal # MF99204HM is a weld on only installation according to the manufacturer.
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  • Hitch For 2007 Saturn Ion for Use with Cargo Carrier
  • All of the hitches we offer for you 2007 Saturn Ion require drilling for installation but the one we offer that has the shortest install time is the Curt hitch part # C11115 which you could then use with a cargo carrier like the Reese part # 63155.
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for 2006 Saturn Ion 3 Four Door
  • We carry roof racks manufactured by Inno that will fit your 2006 Saturn Ion. The Inno roof racks use a clamp to attach the feet to the roof of the 2006 Saturn Ion. Inno has both square bar and aero bar roof racks that will fit on your car. I recommend the Inno Aero Bar Roof Rack # INXB130-2, # INXS250, and # INK214. The Inno Aero Bar Roof Rack is constructed of sturdy aluminum and has a weight capacity of 100 lbs. The aero bar and low profile design allows for optimum aerodynamics to help...
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  • Will Kuat Beta Bike Rack Fit 2006 Saturn Ion 3 with Curt Class I Trailer Hitch
  • You will not need a hitch extender for the Kuat Beta on your 2006 Saturn Ion 3. The Kuat Beta # B202-114 measures 10-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the upright bar. Since the bike rack has a rise shank, you will want to make sure there is room for the shank rise to clear the bumper. The shank rise on the Beta is approximately 3-1/2 inches, and the rise begins about 5 inches out from the hitch pin hole. As long as the hitch receiver is not tucked up closely...
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  • Inno Roof Racks for 2007 Saturn Ion with Bare Roof to Allow Use of J-Style Kayak Carrier
  • Roof rack options for your 2007 Saturn Ion include a few rack styles from Inno, all shown on the linked page. For use with a J-style kayak carrier I suggest the Aero bar rack made of parts # INXB130-2, # INXS250 and # INK214. This rack has 51-inch bars that will be quieter than most other bar shapes. It is always a good idea to check the vehicle owner's manual to confirm the roof can safely handle the weight of what you want to load on it.
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