Hitch?
#21
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Re: Hitch?
DougW wrote:
> From what I've noticed class II hitches don't have many things made
> for them; like tow hooks, bike racks, etc. Class III (2") is more
> common in the accessories arena. Suggest checking on what all you
> might want to use it for first. However, the point on towing limits
> is very important. Never go outside the max printed on the vehicle
> tag. It's not just dangerous it's deadly dangerous.
Reinforcing the point:
Go with a 2" for usability, but stay within Jeep's weight and size
limits for trailers.
Items like 4 bike racks, rear platforms, winches, tire carriers, etc...
are often only available with 2" tubes. Smaller bike racks are
available in 1 1/4".
Don't ask me how I know how scary stopping a 1500 lb trailer on a wet
surface when your TJ has leaky rear drum cylinders (a.k.a. no back
brakes) is... The trailer was within the ratings, but the rear brake
problem was an unknown.
The only downside of a 2" is many shops won't install it, as their
lawyers won't let them. It will have to be installed at home, but it's
easy to do.
My last three Wranglers have suffered the rear brake slave cylinder
failure at least once.
Barry
> From what I've noticed class II hitches don't have many things made
> for them; like tow hooks, bike racks, etc. Class III (2") is more
> common in the accessories arena. Suggest checking on what all you
> might want to use it for first. However, the point on towing limits
> is very important. Never go outside the max printed on the vehicle
> tag. It's not just dangerous it's deadly dangerous.
Reinforcing the point:
Go with a 2" for usability, but stay within Jeep's weight and size
limits for trailers.
Items like 4 bike racks, rear platforms, winches, tire carriers, etc...
are often only available with 2" tubes. Smaller bike racks are
available in 1 1/4".
Don't ask me how I know how scary stopping a 1500 lb trailer on a wet
surface when your TJ has leaky rear drum cylinders (a.k.a. no back
brakes) is... The trailer was within the ratings, but the rear brake
problem was an unknown.
The only downside of a 2" is many shops won't install it, as their
lawyers won't let them. It will have to be installed at home, but it's
easy to do.
My last three Wranglers have suffered the rear brake slave cylinder
failure at least once.
Barry
#22
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Re: Hitch?
I suggest looking at an integrated bumper with a 2" receiver built in
for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
bumper.
Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?
>
> Thanx,
> Bob
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
bumper.
Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?
>
> Thanx,
> Bob
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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#23
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Re: Hitch?
I suggest looking at an integrated bumper with a 2" receiver built in
for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
bumper.
Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?
>
> Thanx,
> Bob
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
bumper.
Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?
>
> Thanx,
> Bob
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
#24
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Re: Hitch?
I suggest looking at an integrated bumper with a 2" receiver built in
for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
bumper.
Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?
>
> Thanx,
> Bob
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
bumper.
Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?
>
> Thanx,
> Bob
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
#25
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Re: Hitch?
I suggest looking at an integrated bumper with a 2" receiver built in
for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
bumper.
Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?
>
> Thanx,
> Bob
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
bumper.
Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?
>
> Thanx,
> Bob
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
#26
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Re: Hitch?
twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in
news:wRWee.1570$1o3.774@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com :
> I suggest looking at an integrated bumper with a 2" receiver built in
> for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
> bumper.
>
> Bob wrote:
>
>> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional
>> light home project and recreational use. What do I need to know
>> before choosing and what brands are recommended?
>>
>> Thanx,
>> Bob
>
Can you provide a couple of online purchase sources for the "integrated"
bumper and receiver?
news:wRWee.1570$1o3.774@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com :
> I suggest looking at an integrated bumper with a 2" receiver built in
> for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
> bumper.
>
> Bob wrote:
>
>> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional
>> light home project and recreational use. What do I need to know
>> before choosing and what brands are recommended?
>>
>> Thanx,
>> Bob
>
Can you provide a couple of online purchase sources for the "integrated"
bumper and receiver?
#27
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Re: Hitch?
twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in
news:wRWee.1570$1o3.774@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com :
> I suggest looking at an integrated bumper with a 2" receiver built in
> for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
> bumper.
>
> Bob wrote:
>
>> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional
>> light home project and recreational use. What do I need to know
>> before choosing and what brands are recommended?
>>
>> Thanx,
>> Bob
>
Can you provide a couple of online purchase sources for the "integrated"
bumper and receiver?
news:wRWee.1570$1o3.774@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com :
> I suggest looking at an integrated bumper with a 2" receiver built in
> for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
> bumper.
>
> Bob wrote:
>
>> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional
>> light home project and recreational use. What do I need to know
>> before choosing and what brands are recommended?
>>
>> Thanx,
>> Bob
>
Can you provide a couple of online purchase sources for the "integrated"
bumper and receiver?
#28
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Re: Hitch?
twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in
news:wRWee.1570$1o3.774@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com :
> I suggest looking at an integrated bumper with a 2" receiver built in
> for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
> bumper.
>
> Bob wrote:
>
>> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional
>> light home project and recreational use. What do I need to know
>> before choosing and what brands are recommended?
>>
>> Thanx,
>> Bob
>
Can you provide a couple of online purchase sources for the "integrated"
bumper and receiver?
news:wRWee.1570$1o3.774@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com :
> I suggest looking at an integrated bumper with a 2" receiver built in
> for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
> bumper.
>
> Bob wrote:
>
>> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional
>> light home project and recreational use. What do I need to know
>> before choosing and what brands are recommended?
>>
>> Thanx,
>> Bob
>
Can you provide a couple of online purchase sources for the "integrated"
bumper and receiver?
#29
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Re: Hitch?
twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in
news:wRWee.1570$1o3.774@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com :
> I suggest looking at an integrated bumper with a 2" receiver built in
> for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
> bumper.
>
> Bob wrote:
>
>> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional
>> light home project and recreational use. What do I need to know
>> before choosing and what brands are recommended?
>>
>> Thanx,
>> Bob
>
Can you provide a couple of online purchase sources for the "integrated"
bumper and receiver?
news:wRWee.1570$1o3.774@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com :
> I suggest looking at an integrated bumper with a 2" receiver built in
> for mounting accessories. It keeps your clearance and gives you a real
> bumper.
>
> Bob wrote:
>
>> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional
>> light home project and recreational use. What do I need to know
>> before choosing and what brands are recommended?
>>
>> Thanx,
>> Bob
>
Can you provide a couple of online purchase sources for the "integrated"
bumper and receiver?
#30
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Re: Hitch?
Explorer Pro-Comp makes a nice "Rock Bumper" with 2 inch reciever.
Tough looking and easy to install. I got both front and a back matching
bumpers and it really gave me a more stylish/aggresive look than stock.
They are powder coated and faily thick-walled. The front will not have
holes for your license plate. You will have to drill or maybe your in
a state that does not require a front plate?
www.4wheelparts.com is where I found them.
bjc
Tough looking and easy to install. I got both front and a back matching
bumpers and it really gave me a more stylish/aggresive look than stock.
They are powder coated and faily thick-walled. The front will not have
holes for your license plate. You will have to drill or maybe your in
a state that does not require a front plate?
www.4wheelparts.com is where I found them.
bjc