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  • Replacement Skewer Needed When Purchasing a CycleOps Bike Trainer
  • I can help you understand why you would need this replacement skewer # CY9714. The replacement skewer # SA9714T is the one that will need to be used, instead of your bike's original skewer, because it is designed to specifically fit the slider tube assembly on the CycleOps trainers. If the trainer you purchase has an included quick release skewer and your bike has the ability to use it, you should have no issues securing the bike properly into the trainer. This skewer is just a replacement...
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  • What Adjustable Ball Mount do You Recommend with a 1-7/8" Ball on My 2004 Dodge Dakota?
  • I have an adjustable ball-mount hitch solution for you. Unfortunately, the Flash E Series Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w Chrome Balls - 2" Hitch # AM3410 does not come with a 1-7/8" ball option. Also, we do not carry any reversible 2-ball assemblies that work with the # AM3410. With that being said, a great solution is the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7" Drop, 7-1/2" Rise # BWTS10049B. With the Tow & Stow, you get the 1-7/8" ball with the 2" and 2-5/16" balls. It also allows you...
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  • Tow Bar and Needed Accessories for Towing 2002 Dodge Dakota Behind 2002 Winnebago
  • According to my research, the Dakota 4WD and 2WD models with manual transmissions are flat towable as-is. The 2WD auto transmission models require a drive shaft coupling. You will need a tow bar and a base plate kit. The Demco Commander II tow bar, part # DM9511012, is our most popular Demco tow bar. You will also need the vehicle-specific Demco base plate kit, part # DM9518037 if your truck has a transmission cooler or part # DM9517093 if it doesn't. In addition to the tow bar and base...
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  • Parts Needed to Install 7-Pin Wiring Harness for a 2005 Dodge Dakota
  • If you have the factory tow package, you can use part # 32145. If you do not have the factory tow package and do not have an existing 4-pole and you want to wire up your vehicle for a brake controller, you will need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector, item # 118323, for your vehicle, the, item # ETBC7, Brake Controller Installation kit, which includes the 7-Way and all of the wiring and hardware needed to complete the installation, and a brake controller of your...
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  • Recommended Towing Mirrors For A 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport
  • When it comes to installing towing mirrors on your 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport The K-Source Universal Towing Mirrors - Clip On - Convex Mirror - Qty 2 # KS3891-2 are the best option for you. These extra-large, universal towing mirrors clip over your existing side mirrors to give you an extended rear view. The ratcheting strap system creates a snug fit to reduce vibration. The mirrors have an easy, tool-free installation. The black plastic housing provides a clean look and won't rust or corrode....
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  • Rear Bumper to Fit a 2004 Dodge Dakota Base Model Quad Cab
  • We carry the rear bumper that you need to fit your 2004 Dodge Dakota, but it is chrome with black step pads instead of gray, part # 31012 and all of the hardware to install is included.
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  • Compatibility Of Buyers Products Three Point Hitch Spreader Mount
  • The Buyers Products Three Point Hitch Spreader Mount # 3373005345 will fit all common 3-point tractor hitches. The tractor hitch has a quick and easy tool-free installation, and has a corrosion-resistant black powder coated finish with a carbon steel construction. I attached a review video link below.
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  • Adapter for Flat Towing 2002 Dodge Dakota w/Roadmaster XL Base Plates and Demco Aluminator Tow Bar
  • You will actually need the Roadmaster base plate to Demco tow bar adapter # RM-032. The adapter # RM-033 does not come with the quick disconnects and # RM-034 is if you had Demco base plates. So the one that you need is # RM-032.
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  • Parts Needed to Add a Trailer Brake Controller to a 2000 Dodge Dakota
  • It sounds like your 2000 Dodge Dakota did not come with a factory towing package. In order to install a brake controller it will need to be hardwired. Since you have a 7-Way connector, look to see if there are 7-wires that all lead to somewhere or if there are only 3 or 4. The truck may have had a 4-Way installed at some point and someone added the 7-Way later to match a trailer they were towing. If this is the case then you will need a brake controller installation kit # 5506 for 6...
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  • Recommended Towing Mirrors for Oversized Mirrors on 2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
  • If you've got an unusual sized mirror on your 2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab, then you will need to use a universal towing mirror like the K-Source Universal Towing Mirror - Clip On # KS3891-2 which can clip on to your 7" x 10" mirrors. I've linked a review video we did of these K-Source mirrors on a similar 2000 Dodge Dakota for you to have a look at.
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  • Parts Needed to Add a 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness to a 2004 Dodge Dakota
  • The 2004 Dodge Dakota came with 2 different wiring situations. It could have come with a tow package that included a 7-Way trailer connector, or it did not come with a connector at all. To add a 4-Way to a model that does not have tow package, you would need # 118323 that you have referenced. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a video that shows a typical installation. The harness plugs in line with the tail light wiring behind each tail light.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Dodge Dakota with a Blue Ox Tow Bar
  • I can definitely help you out with that. In order to flat tow your 2011 Dodge Dakota you will need at least 5 main parts. Those parts are a base plate kit, tow bar (which you have), safety cables, tow bar wiring and a supplemental braking system. I have listed these parts below along with a brief description of their purpose. Base Plate Kit: This is a custom fit part that provides an attachment point for your tow bar. - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1981 (compatible with your Blue Ox tow...
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  • How to Add 7 Way Connector to 2011 Dodge Dakota with 4 Way Factory Plug
  • The 2011 Dodge Dakota came with a factory 7 way, so it's possible that you potentially had the 4 way installed aftermarket- but I have a way you can check. If your 4 way is plugged into a square plug similar to the one shown in the attached picture, you can use the 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket, Chrysler/Dodge OEM Plug Adapter # HM40975-11933 which will leave you with an active 4 way and also add a 7 way connector to your factory wiring. If your 4 way isn't...
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  • What Adapter Is Needed to Attach My RoadMaster Explorer Tow Bar to Blue Ox Base Plates
  • The RoadMaster Explorer Tow Bar is a car mounted tow bar so there is no adapter available to adapt it to Blue Ox Base Plates. The only option available for the 2004 Dodge Dakota with the Explorer Tow Bar is to use RoadMaster base plates. You have 2 options for base plates on that vehicle. If it is 4 wheel drive then you can choose the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 266-1, and if it is 2 wheel drive you can choose the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 271-1. You will be able to...
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  • What is Needed to Power Electric Trailer Brakes with 2002 Dodge Dakota
  • Yes. You need an electric brake controller to power the trailer's brakes. A brake controller installs in the cab of the tow vehicle and connects to its trailer wiring and stop light switch. This way when you step on your brake pedal to apply the vehicle's brakes a signal is sent from the vehicle's stop light switch to the brake controller. The controller then sends power to the trailer's brakes through the 7-way trailer connector. I've linked an article on brake controllers you can...
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  • Towing Mirrors For A 2009 Dodge Dakota V8
  • Though we do not have any custom tow mirrors for your 2009 Dodge Dakota per K-Source and our customers The K-Source Universal Towing Mirror # KS3891 will fit. This mirror will work on both driver or passenger side so you will need two mirrors. These universal towing mirrors clip over the existing side mirrors to give you an extended rear view. It has a ratcheting strap system which will help create a snug fit to your factory mirrors which reduce vibration. The mirrors have a tool-free...
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  • Recommended Top Tracks and Crossbars for a 2003 Dodge Dakota
  • The Thule Top Tracks # THTP54 are universal so they'd work with your 2003 Dodge Dakota, however it the corresponding feet aren't going to work with your Dakota. Instead, I'd recommend taking a look at the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells # Y02-490B. This is going to be a very similar setup to what you're looking for; including 2 tracks for your vehicle's roof and 2 59" crossbars with a built-in c-channels. The tracks are 63" long, but they can be cut down if they need to.
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  • Installing a Prodigy P2 Into a 2007 Dodge Dakota With Factory 7-Way
  • To install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 into your 2007 Dodge Dakota that has the factory 7-way you will need the Pigtail # 3020-P.
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  • Circuit Tester for Finding the Brake Signal Wire for a Brake Controller on a 2007 Dodge Dakota
  • The circuit tester used in the video you referenced, see link, is the Draw-Tite circuit tester, # PTW2993. This tester has a spring-loaded clamp that secures the wire and allows you to easily pierce the wire coating. It does poke a small hole in the wire insulation, but because of the design, the damage to the wire is very minimal. We have a video review of this tester which shows the parts included with the tester and how it is used. When you find a wire coming from the brake pedal switch...
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  • Equipment Needed to Flat Tow 2000 Dodge Dakota
  • You will first need a tow bar and base plates. The tow bar will fit into the receiver of the motorhome, and attach to the base plates once they are installed on the Dakota. The Roadmaster Falcon 2, part # RM-520 is a good mid-priced option. Either base plate kit # 246-5 or # 246-6 will work with your Dakota, although the 246-5 is compatible with all the tow bars Roadmaster offers. You will also need safety cables, if you do not already have them. Roadmaster offers a coiled set that works...
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