I am pretty sure that this is all I am missing. I looked under the truck and I have a plate where the receiver can go. There is also wirring underneath. What is the model # of that receiver?

Thx for your help

 

Hey steelhead!! Here is the link with the info. Maybe you can use the number and find it cheaper somewere else!! Hope it helps!!!

This is from www.curtmfg.com

CURT Class III Hitch - 2" Receiver Tube opening Rear Mount

2010 Dodge Dakota Pickup, All




Product #13229 - Hitch Only, Ball Mount Sold Separately











Hitch only. Ballmount, pin & clip not included

• Product # 13229
• MSRP: $145.20
• UPC - 612314132294 / PC - 12
• 2" Receiver Tube opening
• Install Time: 15 minutes*
• Instruction Sheet 13229
• Notes:
  • No drilling required
  • OEM style hitch
  • Hitch only. Ballmount, pin & clip not included
• Gross Load Capacity

Weight Carrying 5000 lb.
Tongue Weight 500 lb.
Weight Distribution (WD)5500 lb.
WD Tongue Weight 550 lb.

 

If your truck did come with the tow pacakage it should have had 4 pin and 7 pin connection and the factory receiver style hitch. I have to say If he took the factory hitch, it bolts to the frame and part of your wiring harness should be "dangling" at the back. I have an 08 and it was factory wired for 4 pin (but this is not "tow pacakage"). If you want the factory style receiver hitch go to a collisions parts catalog and get the part number and you can order online. The factory style is an easy install. You can certainly go with an after market, I wanted a cleaner factory look.

 

A couple easy things to look for to confirm the tow package is the tow/haul button at the end of the gear shifter and the power steering cooling. To confirm the power steering cooling look through the grill at the front of the truck. If you see cooling lines in front of the rad you have the power steering cooling.

 

The tow/haul comes standard with everyone.

 

Thanks for all the information its been bery helpful. I tried searching online for a photo of the installation of the receiver mentionned above but couldn't find one. From treading the instruction manual with the curt receiver I have a hard time figuring out where it will go. I have to holes in the round tubing and two larger holes (chain plate) below. The bolts provided with the kit seem to be too short to go through the tubing.

If one of you as a picture of the installation I would appreciate it. I don't want to spend the money and find out I am missing another piece.

Thanks

 

Based on the build sheet for my truck would you guys say I can tow close the the maximum recommended of 7000LBS?

Sales Code Description
*A5 Deluxe Cloth High-Back Bucket Seats
-DD Dk Slate Gray/Med Slate Gray
APAS Monotone Paint
BAZS 136 Amp Alternator
BCES 600 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BCSS Run Down Protection Battery
BGJS Pwr Disc/Drum Rr Anti-Lock Brakes
CABP Bucket Seats
CBZS Prem Vinyl Door Trim w/Map Pocket
CFNS Rear 60/40 Folding Seat
CG3S Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags**
CKES Front Seat Area Carpet
CLES Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSWS Driver Assist Handle
CUCP Floor Console
CWUS Crate 'N Go
DBAC All Automatic Transmissions
DGQ 5-Spd Automatic 545RFE Transmission
DHTP Elec,Shift-on-the-Fly,P/Time T/Case
DJDS 205MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRBP Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle
EVE 4.7L V8 Engine
GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEGS Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
GJDS Rear Fixed Window
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNDS Driver Side Sun Visor
GNES Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror
GURS Power Mirrors
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXRS Keyless Entry
GXXS Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
HAAS Air Conditioning
JAAS Instrument Panel
JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBHS Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JDCS 200 KPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JKWP 12V Center Console Power Outlet
JKYS Power Accessory Delay
JPBS Power Locks
JPDS Power Windows, Driver One-Touch
JP8S Manual Adjust Seats
LABS Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning LP
LAFS Key in Ign/Seat Belt Warning Buzzer
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LAMS Door Ajar Warning Lamp
LCDS Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LCHS Rear Dome Lamp
LMKS Daytime Running Headlamps, High Beam
LNJS Fog Lamps
LPES Cargo Lamp
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MBAS Painted Front Bumper
MBDS Argent Rear Bumper
MFWS Bright/Body Color Grille
MFYS Chrome Headlamp Bezels
MGAS Ram's Head Badge
MGDS SXT Badge
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MUMS Dakota Badge
MURS Dodge Badge
MVEP V-8 Badge
MWKS Dual Function Tailgate
MWTS 4X4 Badge
NAS 50 State Emissions
NFBS 22 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHFP Power Steering Cooler
NHKS Engine Block Heater
NHMS Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
NZDS Next Generation Engine Controller
PDM Mineral Gray Met. Clear Coat
QDMS Mineral Gray Met. Clear Coat
RCDS 4 Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
RESS Media Center 130 CD/MP3
RSUP Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCDS Luxury Steering Wheel
SDBS Heavy Duty Suspension
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SUAS Tilt Steering Column
TBBS Full Size Spare Tire
TBMS Tire Carrier Winch
TVFS P245/70R16 BSW On/Off Road Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WDQP 16" Steel Spare Wheel
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
WNWS 16" Aluminum Wheels
XBNP Tip Start
XBSS Pickup Box
XDXS Scissor Type Jack
XFUS Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring
XGWP Stain Repel Seat Fabric
XKNA Flex Fuel Vehicle
XLNP English/USA Language
XSLS Brake/Park Interlock
X81S Instrument Panel Parts Module
X88S Tire & Wheel Parts Module

 

WOW, Sorry I missed this post. I will grab you some pictures if you still need them.

 

I think this is a misprint. Not sure they put a decent set of shocks in ANY Dakota since 2005....

 

A few points:

• The Curt Mfg #13229 (pictured above) is about $75 on amazon.com, with free shipping if you're a "Prime" member. You'd have to be nutz to pay the $150 MSRP.
• And yes, the above receiver comes with a really inappropriate bolt. The head is countersunk, even though the step bumper is not; and the head requires a 12mm Allen head socket -- which is almost impossible to find. Simpler just to replace the bloody bolt altogether for about a buck: 3/4-10 (coarse) x 2.5" or so, with a standard hex head (1-1/8"). Moreover, it's almost impossible to apply the proper torque with such a tiny tool.
• My own solution was to use, in place of a bolt, a stainless steel "Convert-a-Ball" with a 3/4-10 x 2.5" shank. I now have BOTH 1-7/8" and 2" ***** readily available for light-duty towing right there on the bumper at all times. (See attached image)
• When I bought my first Dakota in 1992, the lower (numerically higher) 3.92 axle ratio was part of the "tow package". Not sure if that's still true, but that will go a long way toward increasing your GCVW rating.
• Here's a link to an Online VIN Decoder that's pretty comprehensive. For those that require instant gratification, rather than writing to Chrysler.