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May 13 2004, 05:43 PM
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Really Old Corner Carver ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Member Posts: 1,209 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Atlanta Ga Member No.: 21 |
I guess I'm going to have to get a hitch and a trailer. I need something that will haul at least 4 315's and tools.
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May 14 2004, 10:41 AM
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Seeking round tuits ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
Hidden Hitch is definitely the way to go, but it's not perfect. The Draw-Tite hangs VERY low, and the Reese no-drill model is designed for a V6 single-tailpipe exhaust and did even come close to lining up with the existing holes.
The Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite both use the two holes at the rear of each subframe and require drilling a third hole on each side. I used fender washers to shim the front of the hitch down to tuck the receiver up a little closer to the body, but no hitch is truly hidden on a Camaro. They all seem to be designed to clear the optional "aero" kit that a lot of V6 cars were sold with. My trailer was SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper at Tractor Supply. Trailers typically run a little wide. I thin my 4x6 is 50" wide, for example, so you might be able to fit in 4 315s if they are really 315s. If they run wide like other race tires, you'll need a 5' model, which you'll probably only find as 5x8. BTW, I screwed up and placed my tires at the front of the trailer, and posititioned my tool boxes (two of the Walmart/Contico boxes that the Miata guys use one of) at the back to balance them for about 60 lbs tongue weight. However, the first time I unloaded 200 lbs of tire ballast from the front at an event ...(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) At home, I have to ballast the trailer after unloading the tires to keep it from lifting the trailer dolly. Someday I'm moving the tool boxes to the front. |
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bruecksteve WTB - Utility Trailer to haul tires May 13 2004, 05:43 PM
00 Trans Ram Steve, let me know what you find. By my reckoning... May 13 2004, 05:59 PM
trackbird I saw an LT1 car here in town with a U-haul hitch ... May 13 2004, 06:04 PM
mitchntx When I pulled a diddy trailer with my car, I bough... May 13 2004, 07:28 PM
trackbird Mitch,
I looked for the hitch you used on one of... May 13 2004, 08:03 PM
y5e06 I have a draw tite (tight?) hitch on my car. boug... May 13 2004, 08:19 PM
bruecksteve I got this recommendation from Sam (hope you don... May 13 2004, 09:41 PM
35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS bought Hidden Hitch from etrailer.com
The trailer... May 13 2004, 09:55 PM
PF Flyer I've had a Hidden Hitch on my SS since it was ... May 13 2004, 10:54 PM
bruecksteve 43lbs... at least it's at the rear of the car ... May 13 2004, 11:17 PM
mitchntx I mounted a fender tool box at the front of my lit... May 14 2004, 11:13 AM
sgarnett BTW, I removed the bottom spring leaf on each side... May 14 2004, 12:07 PM
John_D. QUOTE (sgarnett @ May 14 2004, 06:07 AM)I als... May 14 2004, 01:16 PM
sgarnett QUOTE (John_D. @ May 14 2004, 08:16 AM)QUOTE ... May 14 2004, 02:15 PM
00 Trans Ram I'm thinking about taking the wheels and ... May 14 2004, 03:22 PM![]() ![]() |
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