Is Drilling Required to Install etrailer Trailer Hitch # e53AR on a 1995 Dodge Dakota
Question:
Will I have to drill holes to install part no. e35AR to a short bed standard cab 1995 Dakota?
asked by: Jim
Expert Reply:
According to the installation instructions, you will have to do a little bit of drilling in order to install etrailer Trailer Hitch, # e53AR, on your 1995 Dodge Dakota. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view. With any of the available hitches for your truck, there will be some drilling involved.
If you decide to go with this hitch, the ball mount is # 36051 and you can use pin and clip # PC2. For a ball you can use # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or # 19258 (2 inch diameter). For trailer wiring, use # 118329.
I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation of the # 118329 wiring harness for you to view.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
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- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
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- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
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- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5/8" Rise, 1-1/4" Drop - 7" Long - 3.5K
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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