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Offline Glencoeeagle

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trailor hitch
« on: February 10, 2008, 01:02:18 PM »
what kind of hitch will fit on an eagle. or are there original ones out there. i just need something that can haul an old snowmobile trailer and a 14 foot boat.
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Re: trailor hitch
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2008, 03:13:25 PM »
I've got this one here, just bolts to the bumper although it wouldn't take much to add a bracket to attach it to the bumper supports. Where abouts you at?


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Re: trailor hitch
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2008, 01:18:49 PM »
i am from Glencoe Minnesota. i have an 84 wagon. i talked to the local mechanics and they wont have anything to do with it because the would be liable for it. a bumper hitch would be great. but off of what kind of vehicle. a jeep.
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Re: trailor hitch
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2008, 01:34:53 PM »
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Re: trailor hitch
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2008, 02:03:35 PM »
Below you will find a page of the TSM
The original Eagle trailer hitches were Class I and II
Class I: 2000 lbs with 200 lbs tongue load
Class II: 3500 lbs with 350 lbs tongue weight.
For Class II was a towing package available: rear airchocks with underhood compressor, transmission cooler and Class II hitch.

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Re: trailor hitch
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2008, 12:58:43 PM »
were some eagles just not set up to pull things. mine doesn't have anything for a hitch. no holes or anything. it definitely isn't set up for a class 2 hitch
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Re: trailor hitch
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2008, 01:01:09 PM »
Only big Eagles had a towing option from the factory.  I am guessing, if installed at the factory then holes were drilled at that time?
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Re: trailor hitch
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2008, 01:16:46 PM »
For the Class II hitch the four holes for the angle iron are already there (on the wagon).
The holes for the U-bolt needs to be drilled in the bumper.
Class II hitches are hard to find, I made mine out of a Cherokee hitch:

http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=13809.0
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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2008, 07:14:27 PM »

AMC Eagle Class 3 Trailer Hitch



If the image is not viewable, try the link below.

http://home.comcast.net/~eaglewagon/Eaglewagon//Class-3-Hitch.jpg

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Re: trailor hitch
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2008, 07:18:20 PM »
I've got a reciever-type hitch on my SX/4, if anyone's interested......probably cost some $$$ to ship though.....
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Re: trailor hitch
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2008, 07:51:25 PM »
PM sent....
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Re: trailor hitch
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2008, 06:13:39 AM »
@eagle1985: picture is not showing
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Re: trailor hitch
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2008, 10:57:26 AM »
 Jurjen did an excellent job on his hitch, mine is not as elaborate, but will do the job. I'm not in the digital age, film still in camera.
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Re: trailor hitch
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2008, 11:12:20 AM »
Line drawing is available, could even rework it to the 2" receiver.
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Re: trailor hitch
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2008, 12:00:55 PM »
This one here posted previously is exactly what mine is like that I pulled off of a '87 wagon in the junk yard.  Didnt know it was class 3?  But that beast is heavy.  Goes on the frame and backing plate, doesnt even touch the bumper.
http://home.comcast.net/~eaglewagon/Eaglewagon//Class-3-Hitch.jpg
I havent tried to put it on my car yet tho, but soon.
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