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  • Can The Demco Stay-In-Play Be Transferred From One Vehicle To Another?
  • There have not been any major changes to the Stay-In-Play system since 2016, so I believe it certainly would be worthwhile (and a $$$ saver) to remove the major parts from the now-wrecked car. Provided you can get that done for a reasonable cost. There is a Re-Install Kit # SM6270 that is made specifically for this purpose. This will include all of the components you need to transfer your system to a new vehicle, including a new breakaway kit. I am afraid that we we have not gotten out...
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  • Linkage Assembly for Kwikee Series 32 Steps
  • For Kwikee Step Series 32, the correct assembly is Kwikee Gear Box Linkage # LC379160.
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  • Recommended Hitch Mount Bike Rack for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • For a 2 bike carrier to fit the rear of your 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara I recommend the Swagman Titan 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch Hitches, Tilting # S63400. This bike rack offers 11-1/4 inches of clearance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the foot of the carrier, and has 14-1/2 inches of clearance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the upright bar. This rack features anti-sway cradles to help prevent bike-to-bike contact during travel. Also included with...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch, Wiring and Ball Mount for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12002 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. This is a Class II trailer hitch that will provide a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening and a 3,500 pound towing capacity. I also recommend checking the towing capacity of your vehicle as listed in the owner's manual. I have attached the installation details for your review. Please note that Curt requires all non-trailer loads such as bike racks and cargo carriers to be supported...
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  • How Do I Measure My RV Toilet Rough-In On My 2010 Coachland Freelander?
  • So when it comes to measuring your rough-in for your toilet, you'll want to measure straight from the center of the flange on the floor to the wall. If that measurement is less than 11", the Dometic 320 Full-Timer RV Toilet - Standard Height # DOM87FR will not fit. If you do have an 8" rough-in, unfortunately the closest toilet we carry is the Dometic 300 Weekender RV Toilet - Standard Height # DOM74FR which has an 8-1/2" rough-in.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • Sounds like you are looking for a way to flat tow your 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. You would need a base plate kit for that since there is no way I can recommend you flat tow your vehicle using the pull rings on the front of your car. For that you would need the part # 1018-1. 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...
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  • Quantity of Chains Included with Glacier Alloy Square Link Snow Chains # PWH2221SC
  • The Glacier Alloy Square Link Snow Chains # PWH2221SC referenced in your question comes with 2 chains to equip 2 tires on the vehicle. If you are just placing chains on either the front or rear axle then this is all you will need.
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  • 2012 Grand Vitara License Plate Holder with rear mounted spare
  • According to Curt, the fascia mounted license plate holder of your 2012 Grand Vitara will not interfere with the installation of the # C13001 Class III receiver. Fascia trimming is only required on Grand Vitara models that have the spare tire under the vehicle, not on the rear hatch. If you were planning on using the hitch for towing purposes, you might need the following to complete your towing system: Ball Mount, part # D-4 Hitch Pin and Clip, # PC3 Trailer Wiring Harness, part # 56002 2...
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  • Removing Rusted On Bolts for Trailer Hitch Installation
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12002 for your 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara uses weld nuts on the inside of the frame rails to attach the bolts and mount this hitch. If there are currently bolts in that location, you will need to remove them and there are a couple of routes to go about doing so. First, I recommend using the UltraLube Biobased Spray Lubricant and Penetrant to get into the small crevices to free up the bolt from the nut as dirt and corrosion can cause a bolt to cease up...
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  • Installation of Trailer Hitch and Wiring on a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • According to the directions, the Curt Class III Hitch # C13001 you were looking at will avoid contact with the muffler. It doesn't even mention anything about having to lower it while installing the hitch. It does tell you that the tow hook must be permanently removed and that you will have to trim your bumper fascia slightly. On the Draw-Tite hitch # 75448, it's a little easier to see where the hitch installs. I've attached an image pointing out where the hitch brackets mount to the...
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  • Flat Tow Lighting Recommendation for a 2002 Chevy Tracker
  • Sounds like you are looking for tow bar lighting so that the taillights of your 2002 Chevy Tracker will operate the same as your GMC tow vehicle. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-152, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. You will also want the # BX88206 to connect this lighting solution to your tow vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to...
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  • Recommended Brake Controller And Trailer Wiring For 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • The brake controller I recommend for your Grand Vitara is the P3, part # 90195. This is one of our most popular brake controllers because it is easy to install and operate. You will first need trailer wiring. The trailer wiring I recommend is part # 56002. This harness plugs into the vehicle wiring located in the rear cargo area on the driver and passenger side trim panels. You then need to install part # ETBC7. This plugs into the 4-way harness and with additional wiring will give...
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  • Class III Hitch Recommendation for a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara for Towing 3,500 lbs
  • For towing a 3,500 lbs you would want to at least get a Class III hitch with a 3,500 lb capacity. You should note that just because the hitch is rated for 3,500 lbs that does not necessarily mean you can tow that amount. You will also need to consult the owners manual of your vehicle to check to see what towing capacities they have listed and be sure not to exceed the lowest capacity of all of the components in your setup. From the research I did it looks like your vehicle has a 1,500 lb...
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  • Will Adding a Trailer Hitch Void the Warranty on a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • A lot of people find that if they want to add a trailer hitch, the dealer prices can be high. If you were to buy a hitch from etrailer and install it yourself or have it installed it would not void your vehicle warranty. Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by the Federal Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications you have added to...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara Behind an RV
  • I checked a few resources and it appears that you can flat tow your 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara automatic 4x4 behind an RV. But you will want to check the vehicle owner's manual to confirm and for additional information on procedures. If you determine your model can be flat towed then you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For base plates you can use Roadmaster set # 1011-3. For a compatible tow bar you can use the popular Falcon 2 # RM-520....
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  • Which Base Plate Kit for 2004 Grand Vitara
  • The base plate kit for a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is different from the kit for a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara and these are not interchangeable. For a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara the correct base plate kits are part # 1011-3 or 1011-5.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • The laws concerning flat towing a vehicle behind an RV vary by State and Province and can change without notice so I recommend checking with the highway patrol in the areas where you intend to travel to find out what is legally required. We have two options in Blue Ox base plates for the 2003 Grand Vitara, part # BX3516 which has removable arms (recommended) and fixed-arm kit # BX3515. In general, the items needed to flat tow a vehicle include a tow bar, a wiring/lighting kit, safety cables,...
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  • Will the Hollywood Racks SR2 Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • The Hollywood Racks SR2, # HRSR2, is designed to fit on vehicles with a rear mounted spare up to 12 inches wide as long as the vehicle does not have a center mounted back up camera on the spare. There are some vehicles this carrier will not fit but your Grand Vitara is not excluded which means it should fit just fine as long as you have the factory spare tire size and no back up camera. I have linked a video review of this rack for you. We do have a few other spare tire mount bike racks...
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  • Can a 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara be Towed Behind a Motorhome and Parts Needed
  • From what I could find online it looks like you can flat tow your 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara as long as it is a 4WD with a transfer switch. If it is a 4WD without a transfer switch then you need to use a trailer to keep all of the wheels off of the ground. For a 2WD you can tow it using a tow dolly with the rear wheels off of the ground. You will want to verify this and specific instructions in your copy of the owner's manual. If you have a 2WD then I recommend using the Roadmaster Tow Dolly...
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  • EZ-Lube Spindle for L44649 Bearing and 10-60 Grease Seal
  • On the spindle # TRU44FR, the 1.25 inch refers to the diameter of the stub, not to any of the bearing surfaces, which might be what is confusing you. If you currently have the # 8-271-7UC3-EZ hubs that use the L44649 inner and outer bearing, the # TRU44FR would be the compatible EZ Lube spindle. Part # BK1-150 would be the correct bearing/ seal kit that uses the double-lip seal which we recommend for the EZ-Lube spindles. For your hub bore, you would use the grease cap # DC200L-DCRP. Instead...
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