In the process of rigging up my CRD for towing (no factory package on it) for the possible move to Texas, I found out one interesting item.

It looks as though back in November of 07, the design of the HiddenHitch 87006 was changed such that it is now the identical twin to the DrawTite 75128. Common installation drawing for both model hitches is dated 11/26/07, lists both model numbers, same drawing, same ratings, same fastener kit.

I can personally verify that, as this weekend I went to a local dealer and purchased one of the new design 87006 - it is the same as the 75128 - and it is now currently residing under the back end of my CRD.

It has the same extra length on the receiver tube as the 75128. With my father's 10 1/2" length ball mount (pin hole to ball hole), the ball clears the back edge of the spare tire.

Now I just have to finish installing the Mopar wiring harnesses.

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Mitchell Oates
'87 MB 300D Diamond Blue Metallic
'87 MB 300D - R.I.P. 12/08
'05 Sport CRD Stone White
Provent CCV Filter/AT2525 Muffler
Stanadyne 30 u/Cat 2 u Fuel Filters
Fumoto Drain/Fleetguard LF3487 Oil filter
V6 Airbox/Amsoil EAA Air Filter
Suncoast TC/Shift Kit/Aux Cooler
Kennedy Lift Pump/Return Fuel Cooler

Just changed out my factory hitch with a draw-tite 75128. Removed the 7 pin housing and welded it to the new hitch. Jack stands and floor jack aid greatly. Anybody need a factory hitch for free? It's yours if you want to pick it up.

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08 Elantra SE daily driver
2001 F-250 powerstroke

Is the weight rating higher? In other words, why?

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Matt B.

05 Limited CRD. Bought it new. 112k on the clock now.

GDE Eco-tune, rear differential drain plug (drilled and tapped the pumpkin), transmission pan drain plug, Fumoto oil valve, fuel filler neck restriction removed, front hitch, Hayden fan clutch, Sears P1 battery since 08, Mobil 1 5w40, 5 volt glow plugs, DIY timing belt at 109k

Higher weight rating, longer receiver tube.

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08 Elantra SE daily driver
2001 F-250 powerstroke

If you flip the tire mount you will gain a few more inches. I'm glad that I flipped mine.

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2006 Black Jeep Liberty CRD Limited
K&N, Samco Hoses, Michelin 245/70-16 LTX A/T2, Fumoto F-102, V-Force Muffler, Mopar, Hitch, Trailer Wiring, Skid Plates, Slush Mats, Rear Shelf, Predator Stage 1, Transgo, ORM & CodeReader, Facet 40109 Pump
"IT'S A DIESEL THING, YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND"
Certified Services Auto & Truck Repair

Please explain "Flip".

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Manure green 2005 CRD sport4x4, GDE Hot tune, Cat Gut, OE skids, Draw tight hitch, Duramax lift pump, 160K on multiple varieties of fuel, XM radio, Escort live with Redline, fog light mod, GPS, Icom IC7000 all band radio call sign KC9QPF, Grabber AT2s on Soft 8s, FIA grill blanket.

unbolt the spare tire mount and turn it around. (the bottom is now on the top)

Now I get it. Thanks.

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Manure green 2005 CRD sport4x4, GDE Hot tune, Cat Gut, OE skids, Draw tight hitch, Duramax lift pump, 160K on multiple varieties of fuel, XM radio, Escort live with Redline, fog light mod, GPS, Icom IC7000 all band radio call sign KC9QPF, Grabber AT2s on Soft 8s, FIA grill blanket.

Rotate 180deg would seem better than flip - flip would be wheel-side is bolted to the body, wheel now mounts to side that had been attached to the body - had me going for a bit, there.....................

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'05 CRD Limited
Pricol EGT, Boost
GDE Hot '11; EDGE Trail switched
SEGR; Provent; Magnaflow;
Suncoast T\C, Transgo Tow'n'Go switch;
Cummins LP module, Fleetguard filter, Filterminder
2.5" Daystar f, OME r; Ranchos; K80767's, Al's lifted uppers
Rubicons, 2.55 Goodyears
Four in a row really makes it go