Hitch for '89 YJ
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Hitch for '89 YJ
Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
would be appreciated.
Thanx
Bill Smith
the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
would be appreciated.
Thanx
Bill Smith
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Re: Hitch for '89 YJ
Bill, a class III hitch would be bolted to the Jeep frame not the bumper.
That being said your Wrangler cannot safely pull a class III load due to its
short wheelbase.
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
That being said your Wrangler cannot safely pull a class III load due to its
short wheelbase.
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
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Re: Hitch for '89 YJ
Bill, a class III hitch would be bolted to the Jeep frame not the bumper.
That being said your Wrangler cannot safely pull a class III load due to its
short wheelbase.
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
That being said your Wrangler cannot safely pull a class III load due to its
short wheelbase.
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
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Re: Hitch for '89 YJ
Bill, a class III hitch would be bolted to the Jeep frame not the bumper.
That being said your Wrangler cannot safely pull a class III load due to its
short wheelbase.
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
That being said your Wrangler cannot safely pull a class III load due to its
short wheelbase.
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
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Re: Hitch for '89 YJ
Bill, a class III hitch would be bolted to the Jeep frame not the bumper.
That being said your Wrangler cannot safely pull a class III load due to its
short wheelbase.
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
That being said your Wrangler cannot safely pull a class III load due to its
short wheelbase.
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
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Re: Hitch for '89 YJ
Integrated bumper tow hitch like the Tomken Protec bumper.
http://www.tomken.com/
I have no complaints about mine except for the fancy powder coat getting
rust bubbles underneath. Ground it all off and painted it with Rust-Oleum.
Those oval things are called "Bumperettes".
Earle
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
http://www.tomken.com/
I have no complaints about mine except for the fancy powder coat getting
rust bubbles underneath. Ground it all off and painted it with Rust-Oleum.
Those oval things are called "Bumperettes".
Earle
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
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Re: Hitch for '89 YJ
Integrated bumper tow hitch like the Tomken Protec bumper.
http://www.tomken.com/
I have no complaints about mine except for the fancy powder coat getting
rust bubbles underneath. Ground it all off and painted it with Rust-Oleum.
Those oval things are called "Bumperettes".
Earle
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
http://www.tomken.com/
I have no complaints about mine except for the fancy powder coat getting
rust bubbles underneath. Ground it all off and painted it with Rust-Oleum.
Those oval things are called "Bumperettes".
Earle
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
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Re: Hitch for '89 YJ
Integrated bumper tow hitch like the Tomken Protec bumper.
http://www.tomken.com/
I have no complaints about mine except for the fancy powder coat getting
rust bubbles underneath. Ground it all off and painted it with Rust-Oleum.
Those oval things are called "Bumperettes".
Earle
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
http://www.tomken.com/
I have no complaints about mine except for the fancy powder coat getting
rust bubbles underneath. Ground it all off and painted it with Rust-Oleum.
Those oval things are called "Bumperettes".
Earle
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
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Re: Hitch for '89 YJ
Integrated bumper tow hitch like the Tomken Protec bumper.
http://www.tomken.com/
I have no complaints about mine except for the fancy powder coat getting
rust bubbles underneath. Ground it all off and painted it with Rust-Oleum.
Those oval things are called "Bumperettes".
Earle
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
http://www.tomken.com/
I have no complaints about mine except for the fancy powder coat getting
rust bubbles underneath. Ground it all off and painted it with Rust-Oleum.
Those oval things are called "Bumperettes".
Earle
"BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
>
> I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
>
> By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanx
> Bill Smith
>
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Re: Hitch for '89 YJ
Thanx. This is for very short distances only a few times a year. Namely
taking my boat about a half mile to the launch ramp for the season and
then back out at the end of the year.
billy ray wrote:
> Bill, a class III hitch would be bolted to the Jeep frame not the bumper.
>
> That being said your Wrangler cannot safely pull a class III load due to its
> short wheelbase.
>
>
> "BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
> news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> > Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> > the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> > shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> > presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
> >
> > I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> > behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> > from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
> >
> > By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> > would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanx
> > Bill Smith
> >
taking my boat about a half mile to the launch ramp for the season and
then back out at the end of the year.
billy ray wrote:
> Bill, a class III hitch would be bolted to the Jeep frame not the bumper.
>
> That being said your Wrangler cannot safely pull a class III load due to its
> short wheelbase.
>
>
> "BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
> news:1153924335.790386.164730@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> > Folks, I have a 1989 Wrangler. I would like to add a class III hitch to
> > the rear. The bumper is flush with the tailgate and there are two oval
> > shaped things attached to it on each side of the spare tire -
> > presumably to act as bumper/shock absorbers in the event of a hit.
> >
> > I would like to put a hitch on this thing but the gas tank is right
> > behind (and hangs somewhat below) the bumper. Are there any suggestions
> > from anyone who has added a hitch in this scenario?
> >
> > By the way, I also want to add a front hitch so any advice or caveats
> > would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanx
> > Bill Smith
> >