Trailer Hitch for 97 Cobra

Hazman · 08-14-2003, 05:07 AM

Ok Ok I know it sounds strange but for going to the track it would be nice to be able to have a small trailer for tires and such. I know I could go the other direction and get a trailer to put the Cobra on but that means buying something that can pull a trailer with a Cobra on it! Right now that is out of my reach, especially since my fun budget goes for tires and go fast parts for said Cobra.

So I know some of you have gone this route. What type of hitch have you used? Pros? Cons? Does it show much when not in use or is it hidden?

Thanks

Calvin_1976 · 08-14-2003, 06:42 AM

I helped put a hitch on Blown96Snake's car. It was a Hide-a-Hitch I think. Construction was nice and installation was easy (with the right tools

). One of the nice things about that hitch was the tounge came off. With the tounge off it is hard to tell the car has a hitch on it.

SpeedFreakSVT · 08-14-2003, 03:37 PM

i have a hitch on my 97 cobra... i had to figure out a way to pull my motocross bikes after my lightning was stolen. its really handy and u can barely see it... plus its light so dont worry about weight...

flynfink · 08-14-2003, 04:43 PM

Hey Speedfreak, what kinda bike trailer do you pull? The hitch on my 99 is a class one (1 1/4") and I may wnat a small two bike trailer to get my duc on.

tgentry · 08-22-2003, 03:52 PM

I've seen two trailer hitches that fit our cars, both are pretty inconspicuous.

I have the Draw Tite model with a 1 1/4" receiver. I needed the square receiver to be compatible with my bicycle rack. It's also been used many times to haul tires, tools and spares (never the right ones) to the track using a 4x8 trailer from Harbor Freight. Installation was pretty easy and it uses the existing bumper attachment points, so no extra holes. BTW, once mounted all you can see from behind the car is the receiver.

Reese offers their "Shadow" hitch, with a flat bar type receiver. It's a bit less noticeable, offers the same carrying capacity, but isn't as universally compatible with other manufacturers racks and accessories.

Hazman · 08-22-2003, 05:38 PM

Thanks Tom.

I want the compatibility also so I am ordering the Draw Tite. Found it online for $74.00.

08-14-2003, 05:07 AM	#1
Hazman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Harriman, TN Posts: 823	Trailer Hitch for 97 Cobra Ok Ok I know it sounds strange but for going to the track it would be nice to be able to have a small trailer for tires and such. I know I could go the other direction and get a trailer to put the Cobra on but that means buying something that can pull a trailer with a Cobra on it! Right now that is out of my reach, especially since my fun budget goes for tires and go fast parts for said Cobra. So I know some of you have gone this route. What type of hitch have you used? Pros? Cons? Does it show much when not in use or is it hidden? Thanks

08-14-2003, 06:42 AM	#2
Calvin_1976 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NC Posts: 247	I helped put a hitch on Blown96Snake's car. It was a Hide-a-Hitch I think. Construction was nice and installation was easy (with the right tools ). One of the nice things about that hitch was the tounge came off. With the tounge off it is hard to tell the car has a hitch on it. __________________ 91 BMW 318is 03 Buell XB9R Upgrade the driver

08-14-2003, 03:37 PM	#3
SpeedFreakSVT Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami,FL. Posts: 114	i have a hitch on my 97 cobra... i had to figure out a way to pull my motocross bikes after my lightning was stolen. its really handy and u can barely see it... plus its light so dont worry about weight... __________________ Glenn 1999 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4x4 TD- Daily Driver 1995 Ford Mustang Cobra-460 BB Powered... 1993 Ford F150 Lightning - Wife's Daily Driver

08-14-2003, 04:43 PM	#4
flynfink Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,002	Hey Speedfreak, what kinda bike trailer do you pull? The hitch on my 99 is a class one (1 1/4") and I may wnat a small two bike trailer to get my duc on. __________________ Jeff F. AKA FlynFink 07' Porscha Cayman S 99' Rio Red Cobra Vert. #203 of 4055 94' Black Cobra Coupe #4971 of 5009 "Drive it like ya stole it"

08-22-2003, 03:52 PM	#5
tgentry Got Boost? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 608	I've seen two trailer hitches that fit our cars, both are pretty inconspicuous. I have the Draw Tite model with a 1 1/4" receiver. I needed the square receiver to be compatible with my bicycle rack. It's also been used many times to haul tires, tools and spares (never the right ones) to the track using a 4x8 trailer from Harbor Freight. Installation was pretty easy and it uses the existing bumper attachment points, so no extra holes. BTW, once mounted all you can see from behind the car is the receiver. Reese offers their "Shadow" hitch, with a flat bar type receiver. It's a bit less noticeable, offers the same carrying capacity, but isn't as universally compatible with other manufacturers racks and accessories. __________________ Tom Gentry Life is too short for boring rides! '06 Schwinn StingRay Spoiler (3 speed conversion) '03 Giant Team ONCE (Campy goodness) '00 Bike E E2 Tandem (too many mods to list) '98 ProFlex Beast (no more elastomers) '06 Kustom Kruiser Roadster (8 speed conversion) '74 PPV (Resto-mod project) '98 E-150 Starcraft Heritage "Black Bart" '89 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL "Gunther"

08-22-2003, 05:38 PM	#6
Hazman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Harriman, TN Posts: 823	Thanks Tom. I want the compatibility also so I am ordering the Draw Tite. Found it online for $74.00.

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