the adapter size of 1 1/4 inch is uncommon, go for the 2 inch.

I got mine for $99 US at a local 4x4 shop (Hidden Hitch brand) and put
it on myself (no drilling required on my 03).



FrankW wrote:
> I really don't know why it would be too small.
> A TJ is only rated for 2000 lbs. It is plenty I'm sure.
>
> Greg wrote:
>
>> I agree about the hitch, to small, also when we ordered our Ford Escape
>> last year we didn't get the hitch, 1 1/4" at $480.00, so this year we
>> decided we wanted one, went to Ford dealer, they put on a 2" Hidden Hitch
>> for $360.00, these are Canadian prices, but gives you the idea.
>>
>> "Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message
>> news:br6c4g$cff@garcia.efn.org...
>>
>>> Make sure you get 3.73 gearing and a Dana 44 rear axle!!! No reason to
>>> EVER order a new Jeep w/o those two items.
>>>
>>> Also, forget the 1-1/4" hitch. THat's an uncommon size.
>>>
>>> -jeff
>>>
>>>
>>> In <JHazb.90560$Vs1.20370@twister.austin.rr.com> "Valued User"
>>
>>
>> <valued@user.com> writes:
>>
>>>> Hi. I'm plonging down for a 04TJ Sport this weekend. I don't intend on
>>
>>
>> rock
>>
>>>> crawling (well, not yet). We do go camping and light off-roading.
>>>
>>>
>>>> I priced out a Wrangler with the following options:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Auto, air, dimming mirror, dual tops, floor mats, spare tire cover,
>>
>>
>> sentry
>>
>>>> key, add a trunk, bodyside steps, speed control, locking fuel cap.
>>>
>>>
>>>> And Trac-Lock, and 4 wheel ABS.
>>>
>>>
>>>> I'm thinking of having them put a 1 1/4" trailer hitch.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Any other options (factory or dealer) that I should be adding? I'm
>>
>>
>> seriously
>>
>>>> debating getting the Ecco wheel and tire group for the $500 - I know I
>>
>>
>> want
>>
>>>> to run some beefy BGF AT's on either the stock 7" or new rims - nothing
>>>> huge - whatever will fit - I'm thinking 31"'s.
>>>
>>>
>>>> I also will be putting in a new MP3 Alpine radio, a 6" bazooka and 2
>>>> tweeters, and probably upgrading the stock speakers instead of
>>>> opting for
>>>> the 7 speaker system (I seriously doubt the extra $250 for the
>>>> option is
>>>> worth it) unless anyone here can attest that the little subwoofer in
>>>> the
>>>> console actually does something?
>>>
>>>
>>>> The whole reason I have to order it is because I want ABS (this
>>
>>
>> discussion
>>
>>>> has been beaten to death in other threads so lets not start another ABS
>>>> thread here - I'm getting it wether you agree or not).
>>>
>>>
>>>> The MSRP (minus the $1500 cash allowance) is about 25,825 - the
>>>> dealer is
>>>> saying he'll sell it to me for about $2,200 cheaper. I've checked out
>>>> Edmunds.com and some other sites and the price is pretty darn good.
>>>
>>>
>>>> What do you think about the price and the options (esp the ones I
>>>> didn't
>>>> opt. for).
>>>
>>>
>>>> I'm planning on putting down a refundable deposit this weekend.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

 

the adapter size of 1 1/4 inch is uncommon, go for the 2 inch.

I got mine for $99 US at a local 4x4 shop (Hidden Hitch brand) and put
it on myself (no drilling required on my 03).



FrankW wrote:
> I really don't know why it would be too small.
> A TJ is only rated for 2000 lbs. It is plenty I'm sure.
>
> Greg wrote:
>
>> I agree about the hitch, to small, also when we ordered our Ford Escape
>> last year we didn't get the hitch, 1 1/4" at $480.00, so this year we
>> decided we wanted one, went to Ford dealer, they put on a 2" Hidden Hitch
>> for $360.00, these are Canadian prices, but gives you the idea.
>>
>> "Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message
>> news:br6c4g$cff@garcia.efn.org...
>>
>>> Make sure you get 3.73 gearing and a Dana 44 rear axle!!! No reason to
>>> EVER order a new Jeep w/o those two items.
>>>
>>> Also, forget the 1-1/4" hitch. THat's an uncommon size.
>>>
>>> -jeff
>>>
>>>
>>> In <JHazb.90560$Vs1.20370@twister.austin.rr.com> "Valued User"
>>
>>
>> <valued@user.com> writes:
>>
>>>> Hi. I'm plonging down for a 04TJ Sport this weekend. I don't intend on
>>
>>
>> rock
>>
>>>> crawling (well, not yet). We do go camping and light off-roading.
>>>
>>>
>>>> I priced out a Wrangler with the following options:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Auto, air, dimming mirror, dual tops, floor mats, spare tire cover,
>>
>>
>> sentry
>>
>>>> key, add a trunk, bodyside steps, speed control, locking fuel cap.
>>>
>>>
>>>> And Trac-Lock, and 4 wheel ABS.
>>>
>>>
>>>> I'm thinking of having them put a 1 1/4" trailer hitch.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Any other options (factory or dealer) that I should be adding? I'm
>>
>>
>> seriously
>>
>>>> debating getting the Ecco wheel and tire group for the $500 - I know I
>>
>>
>> want
>>
>>>> to run some beefy BGF AT's on either the stock 7" or new rims - nothing
>>>> huge - whatever will fit - I'm thinking 31"'s.
>>>
>>>
>>>> I also will be putting in a new MP3 Alpine radio, a 6" bazooka and 2
>>>> tweeters, and probably upgrading the stock speakers instead of
>>>> opting for
>>>> the 7 speaker system (I seriously doubt the extra $250 for the
>>>> option is
>>>> worth it) unless anyone here can attest that the little subwoofer in
>>>> the
>>>> console actually does something?
>>>
>>>
>>>> The whole reason I have to order it is because I want ABS (this
>>
>>
>> discussion
>>
>>>> has been beaten to death in other threads so lets not start another ABS
>>>> thread here - I'm getting it wether you agree or not).
>>>
>>>
>>>> The MSRP (minus the $1500 cash allowance) is about 25,825 - the
>>>> dealer is
>>>> saying he'll sell it to me for about $2,200 cheaper. I've checked out
>>>> Edmunds.com and some other sites and the price is pretty darn good.
>>>
>>>
>>>> What do you think about the price and the options (esp the ones I
>>>> didn't
>>>> opt. for).
>>>
>>>
>>>> I'm planning on putting down a refundable deposit this weekend.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

 

On 10 Dec 2003 03:32 PM, thomas posted the following:
>
> the adapter size of 1 1/4 inch is uncommon, go for the 2 inch.
>
> I got mine for $99 US at a local 4x4 shop (Hidden Hitch brand) and put
> it on myself (no drilling required on my 03).

Better yet, ditch the whole factory bumper and hitch completely, and buy
an aftermarket bumper with an integral 2" hitch receiver.

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On 10 Dec 2003 03:32 PM, thomas posted the following:
>
> the adapter size of 1 1/4 inch is uncommon, go for the 2 inch.
>
> I got mine for $99 US at a local 4x4 shop (Hidden Hitch brand) and put
> it on myself (no drilling required on my 03).

Better yet, ditch the whole factory bumper and hitch completely, and buy
an aftermarket bumper with an integral 2" hitch receiver.

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On 10 Dec 2003 03:32 PM, thomas posted the following:
>
> the adapter size of 1 1/4 inch is uncommon, go for the 2 inch.
>
> I got mine for $99 US at a local 4x4 shop (Hidden Hitch brand) and put
> it on myself (no drilling required on my 03).

Better yet, ditch the whole factory bumper and hitch completely, and buy
an aftermarket bumper with an integral 2" hitch receiver.

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What Bugs?

I have about 8000 miles on my auto with no problems yet. Is a little
sluggish going into overdrive for the first 5000 miles or so but the engine
definitely gets stronger over time.
I turn the overdrive off when on secondary roads. Takes care of the
sluggishness and gain about 2 miles to the gallon to boot!

--
Tim

[____]
(OIIIIIIO)


> One last thing...The bugs in the new 4-sp auto may not be worked out yet,
you
> might consider the 5-speed.
>
> Good luck!

 

What Bugs?

I have about 8000 miles on my auto with no problems yet. Is a little
sluggish going into overdrive for the first 5000 miles or so but the engine
definitely gets stronger over time.
I turn the overdrive off when on secondary roads. Takes care of the
sluggishness and gain about 2 miles to the gallon to boot!

--
Tim

[____]
(OIIIIIIO)


> One last thing...The bugs in the new 4-sp auto may not be worked out yet,
you
> might consider the 5-speed.
>
> Good luck!

 

What Bugs?

I have about 8000 miles on my auto with no problems yet. Is a little
sluggish going into overdrive for the first 5000 miles or so but the engine
definitely gets stronger over time.
I turn the overdrive off when on secondary roads. Takes care of the
sluggishness and gain about 2 miles to the gallon to boot!

--
Tim

[____]
(OIIIIIIO)


> One last thing...The bugs in the new 4-sp auto may not be worked out yet,
you
> might consider the 5-speed.
>
> Good luck!

 

What Bugs?

I have about 8000 miles on my auto with no problems yet. Is a little
sluggish going into overdrive for the first 5000 miles or so but the engine
definitely gets stronger over time.
I turn the overdrive off when on secondary roads. Takes care of the
sluggishness and gain about 2 miles to the gallon to boot!

--
Tim

[____]
(OIIIIIIO)


> One last thing...The bugs in the new 4-sp auto may not be worked out yet,
you
> might consider the 5-speed.
>
> Good luck!

 

After sitting a couple of days, my auto does not engage immediately. It
must "warm up" for 20-30 secs before the vehicle will move. They
replaced the forward pump under warranty which helped a bit, but it's
still not normal. Especially when you compare it to the "jump" you get
in most Wrangler autos going into gear.

Intergate wrote:

> What Bugs?
>
> I have about 8000 miles on my auto with no problems yet. Is a little
> sluggish going into overdrive for the first 5000 miles or so but the engine
> definitely gets stronger over time.
> I turn the overdrive off when on secondary roads. Takes care of the
> sluggishness and gain about 2 miles to the gallon to boot!
>

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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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