# Tow bar

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-bar/49232>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Tags:** ion, saturn\
**Created:** [May 23, 2010, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-bar/49232 "2010-05-23T00:33:32Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Arch\_Drafter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9f8e36/32.png) [@Arch\_Drafter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arch_Drafter)\
**Post date:** [May 23, 2010, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-bar/49232/1 "2010-05-23T00:33:32Z")

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I have a 2006 Saturn Ion. I would like to know if it is possible [Safe?] to put on a tow hitch [for a utility trailer]? I would include stiffer shocks if this is possible.

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**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\
**Post date:** [May 23, 2010, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-bar/49232/2 "2010-05-23T14:53:39Z")

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Unless your manual says differently, “googling”, your tow weight is about !000 lbs ? If that’s the case, it certainly is safe provided you stay well within the rating. The tongue weight should not present a problem and stiffer shocks are unnecessary for occasional towing. IMO, I would keep the weight under 750 lbs for any small compact FWD car for safe handling and traction.