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The Art Doctor

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Trailer Hitch
« on: January 24, 2020, 08:48:30 am »
I have a light weight 1952 aluminum runabout on a single steel beam trailer, total package is less than 900 lbs with a tongue weight right around 100 lbs. I noticed that there are old stock bolt on hitches readily available cheap on eBay for 84-87.  I assume 88 with its changes is different and had no aftermarket support.

Anybody know the towing capacity?  Anybody add one to an 88?  can the 84-87 be modified to fit an 88?


My usual tow rig and dinghy
 

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Re: Trailer Hitch
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2020, 09:58:52 am »
I don't know what the capacity is, but back when Ed Parks owned the Fiero Factory (Tony AL), he would tow a Fiero on a tow dolly with another Fiero. That's how he built up his stock of parts cars in the beginning, before he got a more suitable vehicle for towing Fieros.
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Re: Trailer Hitch
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2020, 10:35:36 am »
The rear of the Fieros are no different.  The difference in the 88 is where the suspension components attach.  Ron768 has a hitch on his 85SE and I think he tows some pretty good loads with it. 

The Fiero Store sells a hitch that's made for all years.  One ton towing capacity.  I think the major concern with this would be the braking power of the Fiero.

https://www.fierostore.com/Product/Detail.aspx?s=98777
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Re: Trailer Hitch
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2020, 11:23:09 am »
The Fiero is rated to tow 1000 lbs. I have towed my KZ 1000 LTD which weighs about 600 lbs. My trailer weighs about 125 lbs. My 85 has no problem towing this at highway speed.
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Re: Trailer Hitch
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2020, 05:08:33 pm »
Quote from: ron768 on January 27, 2020, 11:23:09 am
The Fiero is rated to tow 1000 lbs.

Good to know.  I don't expect to be doing it often but the wagon needs some repairs and I'd like to take it off trailering duty if I could.
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