Trailer hitch for TJ?
#11
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
I bought a draw-tite from a local dealer for $105. I put it on myself, took
about 25 minutes. I had to remove the rear tow hook, but I can always get a
receiver mounted hook.
I got the hitch only, since I'm not going to lift it until the stock tires
wear down. I don't get too crazy off road, so I don't have any hang up
problems with it. I'll get the integrated hitch when I lift it. That won't
be for a while.
I went for the class III. Way overkill for only hauling a jet-ski, but all
the decent hitch accesories are all 2". It's rated for way more than the
Jeep is safe for.
--
Matt
'03 TJ Sport
91 kawasaki 650sx
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:wzCJb.7009$6l1.4624@okepread03...
> I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at www.etrailer.com.
I
> figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> locally.
>
> Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars of
> each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
Canada".
> Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on mine?
>
> Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
They
> are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new rear
> bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
>
>
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about 25 minutes. I had to remove the rear tow hook, but I can always get a
receiver mounted hook.
I got the hitch only, since I'm not going to lift it until the stock tires
wear down. I don't get too crazy off road, so I don't have any hang up
problems with it. I'll get the integrated hitch when I lift it. That won't
be for a while.
I went for the class III. Way overkill for only hauling a jet-ski, but all
the decent hitch accesories are all 2". It's rated for way more than the
Jeep is safe for.
--
Matt
'03 TJ Sport
91 kawasaki 650sx
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:wzCJb.7009$6l1.4624@okepread03...
> I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at www.etrailer.com.
I
> figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> locally.
>
> Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars of
> each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
Canada".
> Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on mine?
>
> Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
They
> are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new rear
> bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
>
>
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#12
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
I bought a draw-tite from a local dealer for $105. I put it on myself, took
about 25 minutes. I had to remove the rear tow hook, but I can always get a
receiver mounted hook.
I got the hitch only, since I'm not going to lift it until the stock tires
wear down. I don't get too crazy off road, so I don't have any hang up
problems with it. I'll get the integrated hitch when I lift it. That won't
be for a while.
I went for the class III. Way overkill for only hauling a jet-ski, but all
the decent hitch accesories are all 2". It's rated for way more than the
Jeep is safe for.
--
Matt
'03 TJ Sport
91 kawasaki 650sx
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:wzCJb.7009$6l1.4624@okepread03...
> I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at www.etrailer.com.
I
> figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> locally.
>
> Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars of
> each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
Canada".
> Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on mine?
>
> Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
They
> are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new rear
> bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
>
>
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about 25 minutes. I had to remove the rear tow hook, but I can always get a
receiver mounted hook.
I got the hitch only, since I'm not going to lift it until the stock tires
wear down. I don't get too crazy off road, so I don't have any hang up
problems with it. I'll get the integrated hitch when I lift it. That won't
be for a while.
I went for the class III. Way overkill for only hauling a jet-ski, but all
the decent hitch accesories are all 2". It's rated for way more than the
Jeep is safe for.
--
Matt
'03 TJ Sport
91 kawasaki 650sx
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:wzCJb.7009$6l1.4624@okepread03...
> I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at www.etrailer.com.
I
> figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> locally.
>
> Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars of
> each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
Canada".
> Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on mine?
>
> Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
They
> are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new rear
> bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
>
>
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#13
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
I bought a draw-tite from a local dealer for $105. I put it on myself, took
about 25 minutes. I had to remove the rear tow hook, but I can always get a
receiver mounted hook.
I got the hitch only, since I'm not going to lift it until the stock tires
wear down. I don't get too crazy off road, so I don't have any hang up
problems with it. I'll get the integrated hitch when I lift it. That won't
be for a while.
I went for the class III. Way overkill for only hauling a jet-ski, but all
the decent hitch accesories are all 2". It's rated for way more than the
Jeep is safe for.
--
Matt
'03 TJ Sport
91 kawasaki 650sx
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:wzCJb.7009$6l1.4624@okepread03...
> I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at www.etrailer.com.
I
> figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> locally.
>
> Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars of
> each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
Canada".
> Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on mine?
>
> Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
They
> are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new rear
> bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
>
>
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about 25 minutes. I had to remove the rear tow hook, but I can always get a
receiver mounted hook.
I got the hitch only, since I'm not going to lift it until the stock tires
wear down. I don't get too crazy off road, so I don't have any hang up
problems with it. I'll get the integrated hitch when I lift it. That won't
be for a while.
I went for the class III. Way overkill for only hauling a jet-ski, but all
the decent hitch accesories are all 2". It's rated for way more than the
Jeep is safe for.
--
Matt
'03 TJ Sport
91 kawasaki 650sx
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:wzCJb.7009$6l1.4624@okepread03...
> I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at www.etrailer.com.
I
> figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> locally.
>
> Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars of
> each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
Canada".
> Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on mine?
>
> Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
They
> are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new rear
> bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
>
>
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
I haven't seen a decent integrated hitch for under $250... if you can find
me something for around $120, I'll get it!
Eric
"Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
>
> If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
>
> Eric wrote:
>
> > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at www.etrailer.com.
I
> > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> > locally.
> >
> > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars of
> > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
Canada".
> > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
mine?
> >
> > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
They
> > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
rear
> > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> >
> >
>
me something for around $120, I'll get it!
Eric
"Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
>
> If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
>
> Eric wrote:
>
> > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at www.etrailer.com.
I
> > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> > locally.
> >
> > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars of
> > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
Canada".
> > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
mine?
> >
> > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
They
> > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
rear
> > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> >
> >
>
#15
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
I haven't seen a decent integrated hitch for under $250... if you can find
me something for around $120, I'll get it!
Eric
"Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
>
> If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
>
> Eric wrote:
>
> > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at www.etrailer.com.
I
> > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> > locally.
> >
> > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars of
> > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
Canada".
> > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
mine?
> >
> > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
They
> > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
rear
> > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> >
> >
>
me something for around $120, I'll get it!
Eric
"Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
>
> If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
>
> Eric wrote:
>
> > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at www.etrailer.com.
I
> > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> > locally.
> >
> > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars of
> > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
Canada".
> > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
mine?
> >
> > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
They
> > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
rear
> > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> >
> >
>
#16
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
I haven't seen a decent integrated hitch for under $250... if you can find
me something for around $120, I'll get it!
Eric
"Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
>
> If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
>
> Eric wrote:
>
> > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at www.etrailer.com.
I
> > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> > locally.
> >
> > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars of
> > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
Canada".
> > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
mine?
> >
> > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
They
> > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
rear
> > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> >
> >
>
me something for around $120, I'll get it!
Eric
"Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
>
> If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
>
> Eric wrote:
>
> > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at www.etrailer.com.
I
> > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> > locally.
> >
> > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars of
> > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
Canada".
> > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
mine?
> >
> > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
They
> > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
rear
> > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> >
> >
>
#17
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
My Olympic Rock bumper/hitch combo was $170 or $180, can't remember exactly
which. Has a 2" receiver hitch at bumper level, not welded underneath the
bumper like many are. Quadratec's and 4Wheel Drive Hardware's catalog both
have it.
Jerry
--
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"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:bRJJb.2851$zf.347@okepread05...
> I haven't seen a decent integrated hitch for under $250... if you can find
> me something for around $120, I'll get it!
>
> Eric
> "Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> > Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> > anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> > hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> >
> > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >
> > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
www.etrailer.com.
> I
> > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> > > locally.
> > >
> > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars
of
> > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
> Canada".
> > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
> mine?
> > >
> > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
> They
> > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
> rear
> > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > 99 TJ SE
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
which. Has a 2" receiver hitch at bumper level, not welded underneath the
bumper like many are. Quadratec's and 4Wheel Drive Hardware's catalog both
have it.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
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http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:bRJJb.2851$zf.347@okepread05...
> I haven't seen a decent integrated hitch for under $250... if you can find
> me something for around $120, I'll get it!
>
> Eric
> "Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> > Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> > anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> > hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> >
> > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >
> > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
www.etrailer.com.
> I
> > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> > > locally.
> > >
> > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars
of
> > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
> Canada".
> > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
> mine?
> > >
> > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
> They
> > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
> rear
> > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > 99 TJ SE
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
#18
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
My Olympic Rock bumper/hitch combo was $170 or $180, can't remember exactly
which. Has a 2" receiver hitch at bumper level, not welded underneath the
bumper like many are. Quadratec's and 4Wheel Drive Hardware's catalog both
have it.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
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http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:bRJJb.2851$zf.347@okepread05...
> I haven't seen a decent integrated hitch for under $250... if you can find
> me something for around $120, I'll get it!
>
> Eric
> "Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> > Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> > anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> > hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> >
> > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >
> > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
www.etrailer.com.
> I
> > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> > > locally.
> > >
> > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars
of
> > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
> Canada".
> > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
> mine?
> > >
> > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
> They
> > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
> rear
> > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > 99 TJ SE
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
which. Has a 2" receiver hitch at bumper level, not welded underneath the
bumper like many are. Quadratec's and 4Wheel Drive Hardware's catalog both
have it.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:bRJJb.2851$zf.347@okepread05...
> I haven't seen a decent integrated hitch for under $250... if you can find
> me something for around $120, I'll get it!
>
> Eric
> "Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> > Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> > anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> > hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> >
> > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >
> > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
www.etrailer.com.
> I
> > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> > > locally.
> > >
> > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars
of
> > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
> Canada".
> > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
> mine?
> > >
> > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
> They
> > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
> rear
> > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > 99 TJ SE
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
#19
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
My Olympic Rock bumper/hitch combo was $170 or $180, can't remember exactly
which. Has a 2" receiver hitch at bumper level, not welded underneath the
bumper like many are. Quadratec's and 4Wheel Drive Hardware's catalog both
have it.
Jerry
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"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:bRJJb.2851$zf.347@okepread05...
> I haven't seen a decent integrated hitch for under $250... if you can find
> me something for around $120, I'll get it!
>
> Eric
> "Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> > Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> > anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> > hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> >
> > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >
> > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
www.etrailer.com.
> I
> > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> > > locally.
> > >
> > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars
of
> > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
> Canada".
> > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
> mine?
> > >
> > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
> They
> > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
> rear
> > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > 99 TJ SE
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
which. Has a 2" receiver hitch at bumper level, not welded underneath the
bumper like many are. Quadratec's and 4Wheel Drive Hardware's catalog both
have it.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:bRJJb.2851$zf.347@okepread05...
> I haven't seen a decent integrated hitch for under $250... if you can find
> me something for around $120, I'll get it!
>
> Eric
> "Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> > Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> > anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> > hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> >
> > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >
> > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
www.etrailer.com.
> I
> > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying someone
> > > locally.
> > >
> > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few dollars
of
> > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
> Canada".
> > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
> mine?
> > >
> > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch?
> They
> > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
> rear
> > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > 99 TJ SE
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
#20
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
Found one for $179 (50" version), but says you shouldn't tow with it. (So
why have the hitch built in?!?).
Eric
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:z0KJb.37343$gN.25216@fed1read05...
> My Olympic Rock bumper/hitch combo was $170 or $180, can't remember
exactly
> which. Has a 2" receiver hitch at bumper level, not welded underneath the
> bumper like many are. Quadratec's and 4Wheel Drive Hardware's catalog
both
> have it.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> news:bRJJb.2851$zf.347@okepread05...
> > I haven't seen a decent integrated hitch for under $250... if you can
find
> > me something for around $120, I'll get it!
> >
> > Eric
> > "Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> > news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> > > Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> > > anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> > > hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> > >
> > > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> > >
> > > Eric wrote:
> > >
> > > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
> www.etrailer.com.
> > I
> > > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying
someone
> > > > locally.
> > > >
> > > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few
dollars
> of
> > > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
> > Canada".
> > > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
> > mine?
> > > >
> > > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden
Hitch?
> > They
> > > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
> > rear
> > > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
why have the hitch built in?!?).
Eric
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:z0KJb.37343$gN.25216@fed1read05...
> My Olympic Rock bumper/hitch combo was $170 or $180, can't remember
exactly
> which. Has a 2" receiver hitch at bumper level, not welded underneath the
> bumper like many are. Quadratec's and 4Wheel Drive Hardware's catalog
both
> have it.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> news:bRJJb.2851$zf.347@okepread05...
> > I haven't seen a decent integrated hitch for under $250... if you can
find
> > me something for around $120, I'll get it!
> >
> > Eric
> > "Roy J" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> > news:jlFJb.110$e23.65579@news.uswest.net...
> > > Get the integrated hitch/bumper I know you said you can't do it
> > > anyway :<) Decent 2" receiver hitch runs US $100, bumpers with
> > > hitch about $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> > >
> > > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> > >
> > > Eric wrote:
> > >
> > > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
> www.etrailer.com.
> > I
> > > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying
someone
> > > > locally.
> > > >
> > > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few
dollars
> of
> > > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
> > Canada".
> > > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
> > mine?
> > > >
> > > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden
Hitch?
> > They
> > > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
> > rear
> > > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>