WTB: trailer hitch assembly; C4 (100, A6) sedan

Thu Sep 12 08:39:16 EDT 2002

Installed one on my 1986 5ktqcs.  I am not sure where and how it would
differ, but here goes.
I would say this is a 7, on a 1-10 scale.
Installation of Da'Lan:
1) Pick up overpriced hitch at local trailer shop.  U-haul sells one for
C4's
2) Remove from packaging.
3) Use two floor jacks to hold hitch under car, against the frame.
4) Look for anything that keeps it from making full contact with frame
rails.
First car (85 5ks) I installed it on, there was nothing in the way.  Second
car (86 5ktqcs), I had to remove the Tow Hook.
5) Steal neighbors large 1/2 inch drill and SHARP drill bits.  Drill
appropriate holes. Return drill before they notice it gone.
6) Apply cold galvanizing paint to unprotected metal!
7) Lower hitch and the install the U bolt into the frame rail -tricky step.
8) Offer hitch back up to car and install the U bolt nuts and also the bolts
in the truck area.  I used lots of Anti-Seize -thankfully!
9) Step back and gaze at your accomplishment.

Now you need to install a "box" for your trailer lights.
This would be a 5.

10) This was a pain because AUDI does not provide enough slack in their
wires.
11) Splice "box" signal wires into the Audi wiring.
12) Run power wire to, I believe, 10amp circuit.  Make sure it is only
switched by the Ign. circuit -don't wanna be accidentally turning off
trailer lights.

PEACE

Grant B; 89 Ford E-350 box truck, 88.5 Samurai (stock), 86 Audi 5k turbo
quattro (not stock), 69 VW Beetle, (definitely not stock)