tallahasseegreys Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 I want to get a 1.25" receiver hitch for my 850 wagon, mainly for a bike carrier. I'd like to install it myself to save money. Is this easy to do? It looks like it's just 4 bolts that you bolt to the frame. Is this as easy as it sounds? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_mad finn Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 I wanted to do the same to my 940 wagon, but found an easier and less expensive solution. Convert-A-Ball sells trailer hitch balls that come in two parts, the "stud" and the ball which fits over the stud. The advantage of this is, you can easily change ball sizes. Anyway, they also sell a bike rack (holds 3) that sits on the "stud" (that also comes with the rack). What I did was, I bought the rack/stud, then I found a strong "L" bracket at my hardward store (it was actually a bracket for a dock), that had a hole in the center of one of the wings. I just bolted the bracket to the rear bumper, put the Convert-A-Ball stud in the hole, and it works great! Bracket cost about $5, bike rack and stud were about $80. Hope this makes sense, but as soon as you see the rack, you'll understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOPTURBO Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 to put on a receiver hitch is very easy. its just the 4 bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkeneipp Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hello:I recommend the trailer hitch package from IPD. It's only 4 bolts, takes only 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallahasseegreys Posted June 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 I just checked out the one they sell at IPD. I found the same one at www.drawtite-hitches.com for $117 after shipping...saving of at least 40 bucks, and they're the same part number.jdkeneipp - Did you actually install one of these? On a wagon? I understand that no drilling is required on wagons, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850boston Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 There is a "module" that is needed which has it's own power wire which would be run off of the battery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOPTURBO Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 no drilling required. holes are already there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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