Thanks Doug,

The tow harnesses you installed, where they from Jeep, or someone else?

Thanks for the reminder on sharp plastic, I think I ran in to that myself a
couple
of times.Who'd thought plastic could be so sharp.and I'm sure I'll remember
this
post just after I cut myself. :-)
---Greg---

> I've installed several tow harnesses in ZJs. Plainly put the most
> difficult thing is pulling off the plastic panels. The wiring package
> comes with basic instructions and if your comfortable with a screwdriver
> and zip-ties it is an easy job. Word of caution. Those plastic panels
> have razor sharp edges. Sliced the crap out of myself twice on those
> things.

 

Thanks Doug,

The tow harnesses you installed, where they from Jeep, or someone else?

Thanks for the reminder on sharp plastic, I think I ran in to that myself a
couple
of times.Who'd thought plastic could be so sharp.and I'm sure I'll remember
this
post just after I cut myself. :-)
---Greg---

> I've installed several tow harnesses in ZJs. Plainly put the most
> difficult thing is pulling off the plastic panels. The wiring package
> comes with basic instructions and if your comfortable with a screwdriver
> and zip-ties it is an easy job. Word of caution. Those plastic panels
> have razor sharp edges. Sliced the crap out of myself twice on those
> things.

 

Thanks Doug,

The tow harnesses you installed, where they from Jeep, or someone else?

Thanks for the reminder on sharp plastic, I think I ran in to that myself a
couple
of times.Who'd thought plastic could be so sharp.and I'm sure I'll remember
this
post just after I cut myself. :-)
---Greg---

> I've installed several tow harnesses in ZJs. Plainly put the most
> difficult thing is pulling off the plastic panels. The wiring package
> comes with basic instructions and if your comfortable with a screwdriver
> and zip-ties it is an easy job. Word of caution. Those plastic panels
> have razor sharp edges. Sliced the crap out of myself twice on those
> things.

 

Quoting from the Jeep website, all models except the Overland come
with 3.55 as the standard axle ratio. There is no reference to either
engines or transmissions.

For accessories, go to www.buymopar.com and send them an e-mail
concerning the wiring harness adapter. parts@buymopar.com If a
factory kit is available, they will let you know, and also have the
best price on the Internet. I have ordered several things from them
for my ZJ and have been very happy with their service. You will get
an answer from them in 24 to 48 hours (depending upon holidays, etc.)

----



On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 17:25:20 GMT, "Greg" <vze4973g@verizon.net> wrote:

>Hi ----,
>
> Thanks for your reply,
>I "think" when you get the 4.7 and the 5speed automatic you get the 3.73
>dana 44.
>but I'll have to check.
>for trailer wiring, I was hoping jeep would have a wiring harness to plug
>in to the existing
>vehicle wiring.

 

Quoting from the Jeep website, all models except the Overland come
with 3.55 as the standard axle ratio. There is no reference to either
engines or transmissions.

For accessories, go to www.buymopar.com and send them an e-mail
concerning the wiring harness adapter. parts@buymopar.com If a
factory kit is available, they will let you know, and also have the
best price on the Internet. I have ordered several things from them
for my ZJ and have been very happy with their service. You will get
an answer from them in 24 to 48 hours (depending upon holidays, etc.)

----



On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 17:25:20 GMT, "Greg" <vze4973g@verizon.net> wrote:

>Hi ----,
>
> Thanks for your reply,
>I "think" when you get the 4.7 and the 5speed automatic you get the 3.73
>dana 44.
>but I'll have to check.
>for trailer wiring, I was hoping jeep would have a wiring harness to plug
>in to the existing
>vehicle wiring.

 

Quoting from the Jeep website, all models except the Overland come
with 3.55 as the standard axle ratio. There is no reference to either
engines or transmissions.

For accessories, go to www.buymopar.com and send them an e-mail
concerning the wiring harness adapter. parts@buymopar.com If a
factory kit is available, they will let you know, and also have the
best price on the Internet. I have ordered several things from them
for my ZJ and have been very happy with their service. You will get
an answer from them in 24 to 48 hours (depending upon holidays, etc.)

----



On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 17:25:20 GMT, "Greg" <vze4973g@verizon.net> wrote:

>Hi ----,
>
> Thanks for your reply,
>I "think" when you get the 4.7 and the 5speed automatic you get the 3.73
>dana 44.
>but I'll have to check.
>for trailer wiring, I was hoping jeep would have a wiring harness to plug
>in to the existing
>vehicle wiring.

 

Greg did pass the time by typing:
> Thanks Doug,
>
> The tow harnesses you installed, where they from Jeep, or someone else?

Mostly OEM (Jeep), I believe a few more bucks for something that is
guaranteed to fit/work is better than an aftermarket splice kit.
Although sometimes you can't get older harnesses and have to build them.

Give the folks at buymopar.com a shot. They are a dealership but they
don't price gouge on parts.

> Thanks for the reminder on sharp plastic, I think I ran in to that myself a
> couple
> of times.Who'd thought plastic could be so sharp.and I'm sure I'll remember
> this
> post just after I cut myself. :-)

:) It usually works that way. (:

--
DougW

 

Greg did pass the time by typing:
> Thanks Doug,
>
> The tow harnesses you installed, where they from Jeep, or someone else?

Mostly OEM (Jeep), I believe a few more bucks for something that is
guaranteed to fit/work is better than an aftermarket splice kit.
Although sometimes you can't get older harnesses and have to build them.

Give the folks at buymopar.com a shot. They are a dealership but they
don't price gouge on parts.

> Thanks for the reminder on sharp plastic, I think I ran in to that myself a
> couple
> of times.Who'd thought plastic could be so sharp.and I'm sure I'll remember
> this
> post just after I cut myself. :-)

:) It usually works that way. (:

--
DougW

 

Greg did pass the time by typing:
> Thanks Doug,
>
> The tow harnesses you installed, where they from Jeep, or someone else?

Mostly OEM (Jeep), I believe a few more bucks for something that is
guaranteed to fit/work is better than an aftermarket splice kit.
Although sometimes you can't get older harnesses and have to build them.

Give the folks at buymopar.com a shot. They are a dealership but they
don't price gouge on parts.

> Thanks for the reminder on sharp plastic, I think I ran in to that myself a
> couple
> of times.Who'd thought plastic could be so sharp.and I'm sure I'll remember
> this
> post just after I cut myself. :-)

:) It usually works that way. (:

--
DougW

 

Roughly 1/1/04 08:01, Greg's monkeys randomly typed:

> OK First- Thanks to everyone who responded to my first question.
>
> I found a Grand Cherokee that has most of what I wanted,
>
> V8 special edition,
> Only major option it's missing is a trailer towing package.

Costs $255 if ordered with vehicle.

> According to the dealer, the 4.7's come with all the necessary cooling for
> towing,
> and the tow package only adds the receiver, trailer plug wiring, and power
> steering cooling.

That matches what you can check for yourself at www.jeep.com.

See no additional transmission cooler for the 4.7 with the
5 speed auto.

Would it cost you more than the $255 to get the
wiring and hitch properly installed aftermarket?

You *do* get a "Trail Rated" badge if this is a 4wd.

--
Fan of the dumbest team in America.