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  • Replacement 3 inch oval Nerf Bar Brackets for 2011 Ram Dakota Big Horn
  • It sounds like your are looking for nerf bar mounting brackets for your 2011 Ram Dakota Big Horn. I recommend the Replacement Mounting Hardware for Aries 3" Wide Oval Nerf Bars item # AABRKT-204046. These are the replacement brackets for the Aries Round Nerf Bars - 3" Diameter - Black Powder Coated Steel item # AA205010 that are a confirmed fit for a 2011 Ram Dakota Crew Cab. These brackets only work for those specific nerf bars.
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  • Should a Weight Distribution Head and Ball be Tilted Forward or Backward when Towing a Trailer
  • The angle of the ball on a weight distribution system is different for every vehicle/trailer set up. You will want to angle the head unit with the ball on it so that the spring bars are level with the trailer frame. The trailer should be loaded and ready to tow when you set up the system to get the angles correct. It does take some fine tuning to get it just right. I have included a link to a video that should help you.
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  • Adding a 7-way Connection with Brake Controller to a 2011 Dodge Dakota Big Horn 4x4
  • Yes, you are on the correct item. The Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 will give you what you need to install a 7-pin connection onto your 2011 Dakota. You having the 4-pin connector will save you time as well as that will plug into the new kit. And don't worry either because there is a separate 4-pin connection next to the 7-pin for future use without disconnecting the kit. There is a great video of the entire process done on a 2009 Dakota for you to watch...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2011 Ram Dakota
  • Our most popular trailer hitch for your 2011 Ram Dakota is the Curt Class III Receiver Hitch # 13229. This hitch offers a 2 inch hitch receiver with a 500 pound tongue weight capacity and 5,000 pound towing capacity. It is important to keep in mind that the vehicle's towing capacity should not be exceeded when choosing a trailer to tow. The # 13229 hitch is also compatible with weight distribution systems. Many of our customers have chosen this hitch for their Dakotas and have given great,...
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