For your 1998 Mercury Sable the highest classification hitch available would be Class II like the Curt hitch part # C12232. Class III hitches are usually reserved for SUVs and trucks. For further info check out the FAQ article I attached on hitch classifications. view full answer...
The only hitch available for the 2004 Mercury Sable is the Class II Curt hitch # C12232 with 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. It is rated for 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. But you will need to check the Sable owner's manual to determine its towing capacity. Whichever is lower, the hitch or the vehicle, is the capacity you need to go by.
For a hitch I recommend Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 36313. For a ball mount use # 36061. For a 1-7/8 inch ball you can use... view full answer...
To answer your first question you can either inflate the air bags of the Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs # AL60776 manually with an air compressor via the valve stems that will get installed on your vehicle or you could get a compressor kit like the Air Lift Load Controller II Compressor System # AL25592 and be able to control the inflation of the bags from within your vehicle. You also would be able to monitor the air pressure with this kit.
If you decide to not use a compressor... view full answer...
For a 2000 Mercury Sable Wagon there is only 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the Draw Tite prat # 34313 which is a Class II hitch with a 300 lb tongue weight capacity. Since you need to carry a heavy duty bike rack your best option would be a bike rack that fits this hitch size that has a higher weight capacity. For that you'd want the Hollywood Racks TRS bike rack part # HR3000 which fits this hitch size and has a weight capacity of 50 lbs per bike. view full answer...
For your 1997 Mercury Sable Wagon, the wiring harness you need is part # C55343.
This harness plugs directly into the Sable wiring with no cutting or splicing. You simply plug it into the connection points behind the tail lights on your vehicle. You will need to remove the tail light assemblies to access the plug-in harness.
When working with electrical connectors I recommend using dielectric grease like part # 11755. This keeps dirt and moisture out of the electrical connections and... view full answer...
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