Ok, so basically whenever I am bored, I decide I want to put a hitch on my car. Go figure. However, I found something interesting today. UHaul makes a hitch for a Concord Sedan...but not wagon or any Eagle....is there a difference at all between a Concord sedan and any Eagle...especially a wagon?
Eagles do not have recoverable bumpers. But, if it is a Class 2 hitch that should not make any difference. Concord Sedans and Wagons were basically the same. I wonder if the Concord U Haul is referencing is the later Chrysler version?
My guess is if you did some more digging they don't have anymore. Uhaul made Eagle hitches too...but they won't make them any longer and I think someone bought the last one from them years ago.
I see if you take it to Tempe AZ, they will do it for free.
Nope, it is a class II, and Concord RWD sedan is the only fitment option they show. I double-checked to make sure...I did a 1980, 1982 and '83. N/A for coupes and wagons and every configuration of Eagle. (Yes, I checked Spirit too!). I wonder if they did a custom hitch for someone, and therefore have it in their system without doing a cross-check of any other models?
The cost of their "custom made" hitch (when they do not have it in their system) is $1000. Yeah, they'll make one for free...I'll just add the short drive to Tempe, AZ on my list of things to do :rotfl: That being said, I honestly could have it done when I do the CO trip this fall because I am going to Show Low, AZ afterward, but I would like the hitch for the summer to take my Jetski places.
Prafeston, I can order the hitch right on their website....they are built to order. Apparently at some point they forgot how to make an Eagle one...which is the same thing as a Concord (fundamentally)...right??
It should be the same. I bet you are right. Someone got one for an '80 Concord and like you said they stopped there with fitment applications. Gee, I have an '80 Concord, maybe I should check into one?
Quote from: IowaEagle on December 17, 2013, 02:38:55 PM
It should be the same. I bet you are right. Someone got one for an '80 Concord and like you said they stopped there with fitment applications. Gee, I have an '80 Concord, maybe I should check into one?
Yeah, maybe! They at least got the Concord right...it shows as available for a Concord Sedan for any year you put in...I tried several model years just to make sure it wasn't what you initially suggested...for a ConcordE.
if you are still in need of a uhaul hitch I have one ill give you if you are in the Atlanta Georgia area. its pretty beefy
Uhg, wish I could have that! Utah is too far away.
Is love to give it to you.. I'm planning on mounting an arb style bumper with built in receiver
I'm going to build myself another receiver hitch like I had before, but it won't be certified like the last one.
Quote from: fischrman on September 07, 2014, 09:53:16 PM
Is love to give it to you.. I'm planning on mounting an arb style bumper with built in receiver
It would be great if we could get that hitch to a hitch builder so they can copy it and possibly certify it, so that there is a source for them. Unfortunately, there is a very SMALL market, so that's probably not a viable option.
Quote from: eaglefreek on September 08, 2014, 09:32:50 AM
Quote from: fischrman on September 07, 2014, 09:53:16 PM
Is love to give it to you.. I'm planning on mounting an arb style bumper with built in receiver
It would be great if we could get that hitch to a hitch builder so they can copy it and possibly certify it, so that there is a source for them. Unfortunately, there is a very SMALL market, so that's probably not a viable option.
Does it need to be certified? I have made several hitches before, and have access to laser cutting technology (I have parts made all the time). I have one on my sedan I could copy and produce. Just a thought though.....Rich
Quote from: rollguy on September 08, 2014, 10:20:56 AM
Does it need to be certified?
I personally have no use for one. I have one built into my rear bumper. However, if someone wanted to rent a trailer from Uhaul, they may want to see a sticker with the ratings on the hitch.
Quote from: eaglefreek on September 08, 2014, 12:19:15 PM
Quote from: rollguy on September 08, 2014, 10:20:56 AM
Does it need to be certified?
I personally have no use for one. I have one built into my rear bumper. However, if someone wanted to rent a trailer from Uhaul, they may want to see a sticker with the ratings on the hitch.
Most if not all rental places will not rent any trailer for use on any vehicle less than 3/4 ton full size. It might be different for something like a log splitter or other small trail-able equipment. That being the case, it would not matter if the hitch was certified.
In my travels, I see a lot of small cars and SUV's pulling small Uhaul trailers.
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Hate to bump up the zombie thread, but I'm looking at options for mine. I see the Concord hitch is still available on Uhaul, not sure if anyone has given it a try, but I may just order one and report how it works! Any one else found any options in the last few years since this was updated last?
There was also the hitch that mounted directly to the Eagle bumper. Probably doesn't have much towing capacity but I have one of those laying around here somewhere.
Is the wrangler bumper hitch a fit for a sx4?
As long as you know what you want in a bumper hitch. I wouldn't want to pull a car with it. The SX4 has a short frame. if you want to pull with it, the hitch (class 2), your hitch will have to reach it. I had one made years ago & two hitches had to be destroyed to make one. that's why it costs a lot - $800 years ago. I'm sure there are some professionals around who will do it. I'm near Chicago & found someone 20 miles away.
here is a link to the measurements I took from the hitch I have, it was made for a wagon but if you have the skills to make one out of cardboard you can test fit it on your SX/4 and modify it till it fits properly, afterwords you can take it too a shop and have them use it to build you a real one or if you are really good at welding you could make one yourself. http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=43166.0