Trailer hitch

["Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)" <BSWANN@arinc.com>]

DALAN Hitches via website "Hitch-web.com".

Only Class 1 hitch (rating just shy of Class 2 hitch) was available.  
Should suffice for the need.

Hitch #DA257202 was available for 5000 CSQT - should fit your 200.

Was around $225 delivered.  Dont skimp on cost, were talking major saftey
issues if you get anything inferior.

Needed to cut off towing bracket on right bumper rail.

Fitment Good - has slight interference, not all the time, with the rear
muffler.  Make sure you measure everything twice and fit check repetitively
and then some before drilling.  

You'll have to cut the bracket off before fit check so go ahead and bite the
bullet - I used a Saws-all and Dremel tool and took several hours getting
this off - be careful, the battery vent tube is right there, watch for
sparks/block it off during install.  

Rust paint cut/drilled metal prior to bolting up hitch.

I don't think there is a better design available for installation and
strength - from what I can tell the capacity of this hitch is under-rated
(probably a legal thing).

Regards,

Ben Swann
Dos Quattros
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Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 22:29:50 -0500
From: Shaun Folkerts <fiatlancia@earthlink.net>
Subject: Trailer hitch needed ASAP (89QW)

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I would also appreciate any BTDT's as to where you purchased, how much
was paid, which brand fits/looks best, and any tips for mounting.

Thanks much in advance.

Shaun Folkerts
'89 200QW; towing capacity currently 0lbs/0lbs