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 Re: Not bad pricies
[Re: Dave Scott]
#756163
10/11/06 09:29 AM
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Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 393
Mudrunner
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I got me a Curt 2.5 2" receiver for $115 delivered. It was a bit of a search for for the 2 Door Sportie. Again 2 holes drilled out. I upgraded the bolts to Grade 8. (didn't notice any frame crush, will have to look now)
Wiring was $40-45 and plugged right in to the harness on the driver's side.
Unfortunately the web sight I got them from no longer does direct sales.
02 [color:"red"] Sportie [/color] 5sp 4x4 2dr. 1?" Body + 4" Rocksportgear lifts, 31x10.50 Wildcats M/Ts, Manual Hubs, Yakima rack, basket. Redline gear oils http://www.cardomain.com/id/calapooyasMy beater, 03 Land Rover Freelander SE3
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Re: Not bad pricies
[Re: Dave Scott]
#756164
10/29/06 07:53 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,814
Roll Me Over
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I thought of getting a hitch, but then I looked under the Kia and saw this nice tube which crosses from one end of tha chasis to the other and welded the receiver to it, now I have a hitch, which by the way, proved to be very strong, for only 10 bucks, cost of the receiver. I've towed cars with it with no problem. I have tube rear bumpers, so getting to the hitch is easy. you might wanna put some support on that, since it isn't heavy wall tube, just in case. i'd run 2 struts from the center, where the receiver is welded, to the frame rails about where the next x-member is located above the gas tank. I'm thinking of trying this avenue of approach. My friend did what Maraquez did and it seems to work ok. I just need to tow a small boat on a trailer. NoT Towing a car or anything!!!! Would I still need to make the suggested mods???? The U-Haul Hitch I have seen many times over and they were on quite a few old school Chevy Blazers. The hitches for many vehicles can be quite expensive ( my lady's Jeep Commander $600.00) Ya , there nuts! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Not bad pricies
[Re: Hydra747]
#756165
10/30/06 06:50 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,814
Roll Me Over
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I will plan to go with the simple weld on plan/project!!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Not bad pricies
[Re: Hydra747]
#756166
11/01/06 03:14 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,814
Roll Me Over
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My friend did what Maraquez did and it seems to work ok. I just need to tow a small boat on a trailer. NoT Towing a car or anything!!!! I want to just weld a hitch on does anyone know the wt. limit for safety? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Not bad pricies
[Re: Hydra747]
#756167
11/03/06 11:04 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,221
Body Damage is Cool
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Toung weight is 10% of the trailer weight. So for a 4000 lbs hitch up to 400 lbs would be put on the toung. Logansportage <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
White 1998 4 door KIA Sportage 4x4 w/Eibach 2.5 spring lift and TJ rear coils, 4crawler 1.5 body lift, Monroe Sensa.trac shocks, Bosch 4+ plugs, Eaton LSD, 31x10.5x15 BFG KM tires, 2.5 cat back exhaust w/SpinTech muffler
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Re: Not bad pricies
[Re: Hydra747]
#756168
11/03/06 11:21 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,243
Kia Moderator
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Given that there is no way of measuring the extra forces that are added if you weld directly to the crossmember, or even the strength and metallurgical quality of the steel used in the crossmember, I would just pay the money and buy a stock, bolt on tow bar. Not worth the risk and legal liability if it goes wrong at 65 mph. Cheap insurance.
Remember it is not simply the 400 lb tow ball weight that is the issue, but the vibration, torsional forces, and lateral forces involved.
Have a good look at the wall thickness of tube they use in the bolt on commercial tow bars, and then have a look at the wall thickness of the crossmember. Now add to the torsional forces acting on that crossmember due to the 6" drop in it caused by several hundred pound being vibrated fore and aft. Now realise that this crossmember keeps the ass end of your truck together......get the drift?????
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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Re: Not bad pricies
[Re: logansportage]
#756169
11/03/06 11:24 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,243
Kia Moderator
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Toung weight is 10% of the trailer weight. So for a 4000 lbs hitch up to 400 lbs would be put on the toung. Logansportage <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> But you have up to 4000 lb pushing/pulling/vibrating every time you speed up/slow down/hit a bump/change directions. Not good...
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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Re: Not bad pricies
[Re: DamKia]
#756170
11/21/06 05:16 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,814
Roll Me Over
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I decided to solve this problem in short. I can mount a Ball hitch to the bumper (new bumper of course). Like "old school"....Very,very,Very cheap!!! with all of the bright minds out there I am surprised that nobody thought of this. Will prolly go this route <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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