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Can I put a hitch on with dual out exhaust?

Old Aug 21, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Talkin to a mechanic the other day that said he doesn't think I can put a hitch on with my dual out exhaust. What say you?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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hey you can drive a car with your feet if you want to.......

that don't make it a good idea.....


I had dual out on my Dakota and it was fine..... just take a look under there and see. I don't think an exhaust shop would not take that into account. maybe though
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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if you can put it on. keep in mind you will probably get black stains from the exhaust on whatever you pull.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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What do you have for a truck?

I think if you buy the one from Dodge it just has a receiver that attaches right under the bumper and shouldn't get in the way of any pipes. It doesn't require a large aftermarket hitch.

I just checked my own truck which has the factory tow package and it looks like there is tons of room under there for anything you would add.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sos
What do you have for a truck?

I think if you buy the one from Dodge it just has a receiver that attaches right under the bumper and shouldn't get in the way of any pipes. It doesn't require a large aftermarket hitch.

I just checked my own truck which has the factory tow package and it looks like there is tons of room under there for anything you would add.
I have the same truck as you without the tow package.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Run two ex pipes over the rear diff and out the right rear, behind the rear wheal, simple.. Or run it in front of the rear wheal, better sound, cost's less, but your rim will get dirty from the ex..

I have the ex exiting over the diff and out behind the right rear wheal, I was worried abought ex getting my trailer dirty, and to run pipe around the spare tire adds to the cost and makes the ex more restrictive....
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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The hitch should not be a problem with the exhaust....That is if you use a factory hitch...
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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Here's a link to the the factory hitch. It's small and shouldn't effect anything at all. http://www.mopar-accessories.com/en-...ubGroupId=3055
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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i have a factory hitch with a dual out. i have more trouble clearing the left side rear shock and the spare (33") than I do the hitch. I don't think the hitch is even close to it.

 

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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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I too have dual outs with a hitch. As said above, the bigger problem was clearing the rear shocks.
 
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