Tow package/hitch

[tdihopeful]

I had ordered a Kurt Hitch however because of a misunderstanding it was returned to sender. I am thinking now of Fabrication of my own. I'm pretty good at welding and was thinking perhaps I can weld brackets onto the frame rails then have a hitch that bolts to those. Avoiding drilling holes in my spare tire trunk as well as the various fitment issues I've seen. I'm sure the Kurt works fine and for towing what the 1.9 is capable of. Anyway if anyone has suggestions as to alternative locations to attach a tow package to with welding or a combination of welding and bolts/nuts please make them.

 

[GlowBugTDI]

There are threads on here where some members have shown how they made their own hitch. Search around a bit and see what you find

 

[hskrdu]

Another DIY Trailer Hitch Project

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2 inch receiver hitch MKIV Golf just installed

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Another 2 inch trailer hitch receiver build.

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Mk4 Jetta wagon 2" hitch receiver

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2" home made trailer hitch

here a some pics of my hitch project I used 2" square tube 19"long to utilize the side holes on the bumper shock rail and cut the shock plate off and reused it on the tube so I have 8 bolts holding it all on. Plus no loss of clearance. total cost of purchases 25 dollars. I had the...

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Tow hitch mounted to the bumper

I like the way FJ40Jim welded a hitch receiver on the bumper behind the license plate. It's truly hidden, allows for an interchangable hitch/ball and it looks like it would be cheaper than a euro hitch. http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=255330&page=96 I'd like to do the same, but...

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DIY "hidden hitch"

I was in the market for a hitch and not really finding anything that I liked or even suited what I needed it for I decided to build my own. Bumper cover and 5mph bumper removed. My noob welding skills There are two cut outs on each "frame rail" that are perfect to bolt it down to Mock...

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