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  • Will the Vision X 9007 Headlight Bulbs and Relay Harness Effect Daytime Running Lights
  • The Vision X 9007 Halogen Headlight Bulbs with Relay Harness # VX-H9007-R will not effect your daytime running lights. This harness just bypasses the power draw from the headlight switch by pulling power directly from the car’s battery, which will increase the light out-put on your headlights.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 1997 Chevy Cavalier LS Convertible
  • For your 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS convertible, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24733. This Class I trailer hitch is confirmed to fit your vehicle as long as your Cavalier is not the Z24 model and will provide a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening with a 2,000 pound towing weight capacity. I also recommend checking your copy of the owner's manual to see what the vehicle's specific towing capacity is, as it may be less than what the hitch can support. You will need to stay below...
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  • Will Draw-Tite 4-Way Hardwire Kit # 18252 Fit a 2003 Chevy Cavalier
  • The wiring system on your 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier is a 2-wire system, which means you do not need a wiring harness kit with a converter box. A converter box is only needed if your vehicle would have separate wires for the brake and turn signals. The Draw-Tite 4-Way Hardwire Kit, part # 18252, will work on your 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. This is a standard 4-Way wiring kit that will tap into the tail light wires by function. It includes a circuit tester that will allow you to test the wires...
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  • What Parts are Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Chevy Cavalier
  • For your 2005 Chevy Cavalier, I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plates, # 3116-1. These base plates are compatible with the Tracker Tow Bar, # RM-020, that you have selected. In order to make the arms of the XL base plates removable when using the Tracker tow bar, you will also need quick disconnects, # RM-201. Base plate installation can be an involved task, but if you have experience with automotive projects and all the tools required, you should be able to complete the installation...
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  • Roof Rack Solution for a 2001 Chevy Cavalier 4-Door Sedan
  • The good news is that I have a roof rack solution for you, but the bad news is that Rhino-Rack doesn't have a roof rack fitment for your 2001 Chevy Cavalier so there aren't any legs and fit kits that fit your vehicle from them. The roof rack that you'll need to use instead is the SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack for Naked Roofs # SR1005. This uses clamps and square crossbars to give you a cargo-carrying option for your roof.
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation with the Narrowest Distance Between Arm Cradles
  • Since you are looking for the trunk mounted bike rack with the narrowest arm width you are going to want the Thule OutWay Bike Rack part # TH56BV. The arms on this rack can be adjusted as narrow as you need them. To the point they would touch even. Since you plan on carrying women's or alternative framed bikes with or without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 to provide a horizontal top tube...
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  • Trailer Hitch for 2002 Chevy Cavalier LS
  • The hitch that fits for your 2002 Cavalier LS is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11109. If you were planning on using the hitch for light duty towing, you'd need the following items to complete your towing set-up: Trailer wiring harness, part # 18252 Ball mount, part # 3592 1-7/8 inch ball mount, part # 19256 or 2 inch ball mount # 19258
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  • What Do I Need to Use Hitch C11109 with my 2004 Chevy Cavalier
  • The hitch, # C11109, includes all the mounting hardware you need to install the hitch to your 2004 Chevy Cavalier. In order to tow a trailer, you also need to purchase a drawbar, and the ball itself that sits on the drawbar. The drawbar for this hitch is part # 3592. This bar includes a hitch pin and clip. Your drawbar requires a ball with a shank diameter of 3/4 inch. I have added a page link that will show you all the balls that would fit your drawbar. You need to select the ball diameter...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1999 Chevy Cavalier
  • For your 1999 Chevy Cavalier you would need to start with a base plate kit to provide the connection point for the tow bar. For that you would need the Blue Ox kit part # BX1620. (excludes Z24 model.) 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 that you referenced. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design...
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  • Could a 1999 Chevy Cavalier Carry 2 Ladders on the Roof with a Roof Rack
  • The Sportrack ladder rack part # SR1005 is a semi-custom roof rack confirmed as a fit for your 1999 Chevy Cavalier that has the potential to carry a couple of ladders as long as the weight of the two is less than what the owners manual of your vehicle states is the roof capacity. For straps to secure the ladder to the rack you could use the part # RTD3 which comes with two straps.
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  • Hitch Recommendation for a 1998 Chevy Cavalier Z24 Convertible
  • We do not currently(October 2023) have a hitch that will fit your 1998 Chevy Cavalier Z24 convertible. If you are wanting a hitch for a bike rack, you can use a trunk mounted bike rack like the Malone Runway Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Adjustable Arms # MAL84RR. I attached a review video for you to check out.
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  • Is Drilling or Modification Needed to Install Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # C11109, 2000 Chevy Cavalier
  • To install the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11109, to your 2000 Chevy Cavalier, you will need to temporarily lower the exhaust to get the hitch into position but then put it back after the hitch is installed. The only drilling that may be required is to enlarge some existing holes needed for installation. It will also require you to trim the heat shield. I have included a link to the installation details for reference. If you plan on doing some towing, the recommended ball mount is # C45519...
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  • Adapter to Use Blue Ox Aventa II Tow Bar w/Roadmaster Base Plates, 1998 Chevy Cavalier Convertible
  • To use your Blue Ox Aventa II tow bar with the Roadmaster base plates, # 175-3, you can use the adapter that you referenced, # RM-032. It is compatible with the tow bar and the XL style base plates from Roadmaster. I have included a link to a video review of the adapter and a helpful link to our series of FAQ articles on flat towing for you.
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  • Recommended Roof Basket To Fit SportRack Roof Rack On a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4 Door Sedan
  • With the SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack # SR1005 installed on your 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4 door sedan it will give you a cross bar spread of 25-1/2". We do have some cargo baskets that will fit those cross bars but the Curt Basket # C18115 requires that the crossbars be spaced 15", 22", or 29" apart on center. I recommend the Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket # Y07070. This basket measures 44" long and 39" wide and is designed to fit a cross bar spread of 24-32". It will mount...
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  • What Size Drill Bit is Needed to Install Class I Curt Hitch on a 2004 Chevy Cavalier
  • Curt recommends using a 7/16" drill bit to install the Class I Hitch Receiver # C11109 on your 2004 Chevy Cavalier. The hardware used to secure the hitch in those locations will be 7/16-14 bolts that are provided as part of the installation hardware with the hitch. Attached is an installation video of this hitch on a 2003 Cavalier for you to check out. If you let me know what you plan on using the hitch for I'd be more than happy to make any additional recommendations that may be necessary.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2000 Chevy Cavalier
  • The first thing needed to flat tow your 2000 Chevy Cavalier is a base plate kit like the Blue Ox Base Plate kit part # BX1647. This provides the attachment point for a set of tow bars. For Tow Bars I recommend the Blue Ox Alpha part # BX7380. This comes with safety cables. For lighting I would recommend the Hopkins Magnetic Tow Lights # C6304. And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Even Brake...
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  • Installating a 4 Pole Trailer Wiring Harness on a 1999 Chevy Cavalier
  • Although there isn't a plug and play wiring harness available for your Cavalier, we do offer a 4-pole wiring harness, part # 18002 which is tapped into the existing taillight circuits. It is a pretty easy process; the wires tap into the existing wiring harnesses behind your vehicle taillights. Luckily, the wire color code for the 18002 and the existing taillight wire colors should be the same. Green would tap into green, yellow into yellow, brown into brown, and the white would be grounded...
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  • Loose Clamps on SportRack Roof Rack on 2001 Chevy Cavalier
  • Thank you for the photo and polite question, it was appreciated. Unfortunately, there are not actually replacement clamps for the SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack for Naked Roofs # SR1005 that fits your 2001 Chevy Cavalier. That said, from your photo it looks like you may need to adjust the feet and crossbars to get a tighter fit to make the clamps rise up, or there may be a loose bolt which is causing the clamps to be a bit loose.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Chevy Cavalier
  • Yes, as long as you have a Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 3116-1 then you could flat tow your 2004 Chevy Cavalier with a RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar # RM-020. To complete your towing setup you may also need the following products: Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnects # RM-201. These will allow you to quickly and easily attach and disconnect the tow bar from the base plate kit. RoadMaster 68 inch Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643. These are coiled so that you can just wrap them...
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  • Roof Rack And Paddleboard Carrier For 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier With Sunroof
  • The SportRack system is designed to fit your 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. When the roof rack is installed you will not be able to open the sunroof on your vehicle. When ordering this system you will need to order 2 part numbers and they are part # SR1005 and part # SR1116. To carry your paddleboard on the roof rack I recommend the Rhino-Rack SUP and Surfboard Carrier, part # RRRWP03. This system includes 2 21-1/2 inch long pads that fit over the crossbars and secure with hook-and-loop closures....
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