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Cheapest place to find a hitch?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by TheInvisibleMan, Apr 29, 2009.

  1. Apr 29, 2009 at 4:47 PM
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    Anyone know where hitches are sold cheap? eBay has em for $135, and trying to find a junkyard in ct with a hitch is like trying to find a miracle. Where do you guys get yours from?
     
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  2. Apr 29, 2009 at 5:06 PM
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    Find someone who took their rear bumper off.
    I took mine off, and it's been sitting in my garage ever since.
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2009 at 10:45 AM
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  4. Apr 30, 2009 at 10:46 AM
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    The best place is craigslist... I found several for $75-$100.
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2009 at 10:53 AM
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    Yeah..my two best ideas already got hit- Pick-n-Pull/Junkyards or craigslist...

    Good luck!!
     
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  6. Apr 30, 2009 at 11:26 AM
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    maybe try tractor supply company
     
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  7. Apr 30, 2009 at 11:41 AM
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    I got one from a local hitch and muffler shop for my Crown Vic for $140 installed.
     
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  8. Apr 30, 2009 at 2:25 PM
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    thanks guys i should've thought about craigslist. these other sources are worth looking at too
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2009 at 2:29 PM
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    my local hitch shop tried giving me a "special deal" for $275 LMAO
     
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