Trailer hitch for TJ?
01-04-2004, 01:09 AM
#21
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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
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-04-2004, 01:09 AM
#22
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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 $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> > >
> > > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> > >
> > > Eric wrote:
> > >
> > > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
> www.etrailer.com.
> > I
> > > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying
someone
> > > > locally.
> > > >
> > > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few
dollars
> of
> > > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep TJ
> > Canada".
> > > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit on
> > mine?
> > > >
> > > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden
Hitch?
> > They
> > > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a new
> > rear
> > > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-04-2004, 01:59 AM
#23
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
Eric, it was rated to tow the Wrangler's 2,000 max weight towing limit until
the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's what it was
designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all the time, and even
use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my property.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:U6OJb.3186$zf.1501@okepread05...
> 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 $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> > > >
> > > > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > > > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > > > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > > > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> > > >
> > > > Eric wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
> > www.etrailer.com.
> > > I
> > > > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying
> someone
> > > > > locally.
> > > > >
> > > > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few
> dollars
> > of
> > > > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep
TJ
> > > Canada".
> > > > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit
on
> > > mine?
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden
> Hitch?
> > > They
> > > > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a
new
> > > rear
> > > > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > > > >
> > > > > Eric
> > > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's what it was
designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all the time, and even
use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my property.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:U6OJb.3186$zf.1501@okepread05...
> 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 $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> > > >
> > > > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > > > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > > > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > > > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> > > >
> > > > Eric wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
> > www.etrailer.com.
> > > I
> > > > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying
> someone
> > > > > locally.
> > > > >
> > > > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few
> dollars
> > of
> > > > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep
TJ
> > > Canada".
> > > > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit
on
> > > mine?
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden
> Hitch?
> > > They
> > > > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a
new
> > > rear
> > > > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > > > >
> > > > > Eric
> > > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-04-2004, 01:59 AM
#24
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Posts: n/a
Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
Eric, it was rated to tow the Wrangler's 2,000 max weight towing limit until
the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's what it was
designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all the time, and even
use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my property.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:U6OJb.3186$zf.1501@okepread05...
> 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 $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> > > >
> > > > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > > > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > > > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > > > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> > > >
> > > > Eric wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
> > www.etrailer.com.
> > > I
> > > > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying
> someone
> > > > > locally.
> > > > >
> > > > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few
> dollars
> > of
> > > > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep
TJ
> > > Canada".
> > > > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit
on
> > > mine?
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden
> Hitch?
> > > They
> > > > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a
new
> > > rear
> > > > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > > > >
> > > > > Eric
> > > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's what it was
designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all the time, and even
use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my property.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:U6OJb.3186$zf.1501@okepread05...
> 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 $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> > > >
> > > > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > > > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > > > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > > > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> > > >
> > > > Eric wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
> > www.etrailer.com.
> > > I
> > > > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying
> someone
> > > > > locally.
> > > > >
> > > > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few
> dollars
> > of
> > > > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep
TJ
> > > Canada".
> > > > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit
on
> > > mine?
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden
> Hitch?
> > > They
> > > > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a
new
> > > rear
> > > > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > > > >
> > > > > Eric
> > > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-04-2004, 01:59 AM
#25
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
Eric, it was rated to tow the Wrangler's 2,000 max weight towing limit until
the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's what it was
designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all the time, and even
use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my property.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:U6OJb.3186$zf.1501@okepread05...
> 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 $160 and up. But do get the 2" receiver.
> > > >
> > > > If you get the hitch, make sure that the receiver goes INTO the
> > > > cross tube rather than hanging down below. Difference is about 4"
> > > > of ground clearance in the back. I had one on my other SUV, hung
> > > > up on driveway curb cuts. ARGH!
> > > >
> > > > Eric wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I am buying a hitch for my 99 TJ SE and took a look at
> > www.etrailer.com.
> > > I
> > > > > figured installing one myself would be WAY cheaper than paying
> someone
> > > > > locally.
> > > > >
> > > > > Turns out, there are a few different styles, all within a few
> dollars
> > of
> > > > > each other. The only difference is, most of them say "Fits Jeep
TJ
> > > Canada".
> > > > > Is there something different about TJs in Canada? Will those fit
on
> > > mine?
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, anyone have any preferences between Draw-Tite and Hidden
> Hitch?
> > > They
> > > > > are about the same price. Round tube or square tube? And no, a
new
> > > rear
> > > > > bumper with integrated hitch isn't an option right now. Thanks!
> > > > >
> > > > > Eric
> > > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's what it was
designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all the time, and even
use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my property.
Jerry
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"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:U6OJb.3186$zf.1501@okepread05...
> 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
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-04-2004, 04:01 AM
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
On 03 Jan 2004 09:59 PM, Jerry Bransford posted the following:
> Eric, it was rated to tow the Wrangler's 2,000 max weight towing limit
> until the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's
> what it was designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all
> the time, and even use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my
> property.
I can say with certainty from personal experience that it will tow more
than you have any business towing with a Wrangler. Olympic's lawyers
most likely realized that Jeep's 2000 pound limit is a true max limit
with little safety margin, and decided that the best course of action
from a liability standpoint was to disown towing altogether.
Damn near swallowed the seat cushion on two separate occasions, with two
different TJs, pulling the same overloaded trailer using Olympic bumpers (
I don't do that anymore). If the road conditions had been anything
other than dry pavement either time I would have been toast.
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> Eric, it was rated to tow the Wrangler's 2,000 max weight towing limit
> until the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's
> what it was designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all
> the time, and even use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my
> property.
I can say with certainty from personal experience that it will tow more
than you have any business towing with a Wrangler. Olympic's lawyers
most likely realized that Jeep's 2000 pound limit is a true max limit
with little safety margin, and decided that the best course of action
from a liability standpoint was to disown towing altogether.
Damn near swallowed the seat cushion on two separate occasions, with two
different TJs, pulling the same overloaded trailer using Olympic bumpers (
I don't do that anymore). If the road conditions had been anything
other than dry pavement either time I would have been toast.
----------------------------------------------------
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01-04-2004, 04:01 AM
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
On 03 Jan 2004 09:59 PM, Jerry Bransford posted the following:
> Eric, it was rated to tow the Wrangler's 2,000 max weight towing limit
> until the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's
> what it was designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all
> the time, and even use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my
> property.
I can say with certainty from personal experience that it will tow more
than you have any business towing with a Wrangler. Olympic's lawyers
most likely realized that Jeep's 2000 pound limit is a true max limit
with little safety margin, and decided that the best course of action
from a liability standpoint was to disown towing altogether.
Damn near swallowed the seat cushion on two separate occasions, with two
different TJs, pulling the same overloaded trailer using Olympic bumpers (
I don't do that anymore). If the road conditions had been anything
other than dry pavement either time I would have been toast.
----------------------------------------------------
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> Eric, it was rated to tow the Wrangler's 2,000 max weight towing limit
> until the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's
> what it was designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all
> the time, and even use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my
> property.
I can say with certainty from personal experience that it will tow more
than you have any business towing with a Wrangler. Olympic's lawyers
most likely realized that Jeep's 2000 pound limit is a true max limit
with little safety margin, and decided that the best course of action
from a liability standpoint was to disown towing altogether.
Damn near swallowed the seat cushion on two separate occasions, with two
different TJs, pulling the same overloaded trailer using Olympic bumpers (
I don't do that anymore). If the road conditions had been anything
other than dry pavement either time I would have been toast.
----------------------------------------------------
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01-04-2004, 04:01 AM
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
On 03 Jan 2004 09:59 PM, Jerry Bransford posted the following:
> Eric, it was rated to tow the Wrangler's 2,000 max weight towing limit
> until the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's
> what it was designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all
> the time, and even use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my
> property.
I can say with certainty from personal experience that it will tow more
than you have any business towing with a Wrangler. Olympic's lawyers
most likely realized that Jeep's 2000 pound limit is a true max limit
with little safety margin, and decided that the best course of action
from a liability standpoint was to disown towing altogether.
Damn near swallowed the seat cushion on two separate occasions, with two
different TJs, pulling the same overloaded trailer using Olympic bumpers (
I don't do that anymore). If the road conditions had been anything
other than dry pavement either time I would have been toast.
----------------------------------------------------
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> Eric, it was rated to tow the Wrangler's 2,000 max weight towing limit
> until the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's
> what it was designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all
> the time, and even use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my
> property.
I can say with certainty from personal experience that it will tow more
than you have any business towing with a Wrangler. Olympic's lawyers
most likely realized that Jeep's 2000 pound limit is a true max limit
with little safety margin, and decided that the best course of action
from a liability standpoint was to disown towing altogether.
Damn near swallowed the seat cushion on two separate occasions, with two
different TJs, pulling the same overloaded trailer using Olympic bumpers (
I don't do that anymore). If the road conditions had been anything
other than dry pavement either time I would have been toast.
----------------------------------------------------
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01-04-2004, 11:29 AM
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
I could only find pics of the 57" bumper and really like how it fits to the
rear. I'm not sure the 50" would look so good. I didn't realize I was
looking at a pic for the 57" on a page for the 50"...
If I had the extra $$, I'd just buy that, but as it stands, I can get a
hitch at U-Hell for $170 installed...
I'll probably take it off in a year or so and sell it when I get some money
to upgrade my bumper. I'm going to want an integrated tire carrier too
since I'll probably be up to 33's. :-)
Eric
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040104000118664-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 03 Jan 2004 09:59 PM, Jerry Bransford posted the following:
> > Eric, it was rated to tow the Wrangler's 2,000 max weight towing limit
> > until the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's
> > what it was designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all
> > the time, and even use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my
> > property.
>
> I can say with certainty from personal experience that it will tow more
> than you have any business towing with a Wrangler. Olympic's lawyers
> most likely realized that Jeep's 2000 pound limit is a true max limit
> with little safety margin, and decided that the best course of action
> from a liability standpoint was to disown towing altogether.
>
> Damn near swallowed the seat cushion on two separate occasions, with two
> different TJs, pulling the same overloaded trailer using Olympic bumpers (
> I don't do that anymore). If the road conditions had been anything
> other than dry pavement either time I would have been toast.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
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> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
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rear. I'm not sure the 50" would look so good. I didn't realize I was
looking at a pic for the 57" on a page for the 50"...
If I had the extra $$, I'd just buy that, but as it stands, I can get a
hitch at U-Hell for $170 installed...
I'll probably take it off in a year or so and sell it when I get some money
to upgrade my bumper. I'm going to want an integrated tire carrier too
since I'll probably be up to 33's. :-)
Eric
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040104000118664-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 03 Jan 2004 09:59 PM, Jerry Bransford posted the following:
> > Eric, it was rated to tow the Wrangler's 2,000 max weight towing limit
> > until the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's
> > what it was designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all
> > the time, and even use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my
> > property.
>
> I can say with certainty from personal experience that it will tow more
> than you have any business towing with a Wrangler. Olympic's lawyers
> most likely realized that Jeep's 2000 pound limit is a true max limit
> with little safety margin, and decided that the best course of action
> from a liability standpoint was to disown towing altogether.
>
> Damn near swallowed the seat cushion on two separate occasions, with two
> different TJs, pulling the same overloaded trailer using Olympic bumpers (
> I don't do that anymore). If the road conditions had been anything
> other than dry pavement either time I would have been toast.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
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01-04-2004, 11:29 AM
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
I could only find pics of the 57" bumper and really like how it fits to the
rear. I'm not sure the 50" would look so good. I didn't realize I was
looking at a pic for the 57" on a page for the 50"...
If I had the extra $$, I'd just buy that, but as it stands, I can get a
hitch at U-Hell for $170 installed...
I'll probably take it off in a year or so and sell it when I get some money
to upgrade my bumper. I'm going to want an integrated tire carrier too
since I'll probably be up to 33's. :-)
Eric
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040104000118664-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 03 Jan 2004 09:59 PM, Jerry Bransford posted the following:
> > Eric, it was rated to tow the Wrangler's 2,000 max weight towing limit
> > until the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's
> > what it was designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all
> > the time, and even use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my
> > property.
>
> I can say with certainty from personal experience that it will tow more
> than you have any business towing with a Wrangler. Olympic's lawyers
> most likely realized that Jeep's 2000 pound limit is a true max limit
> with little safety margin, and decided that the best course of action
> from a liability standpoint was to disown towing altogether.
>
> Damn near swallowed the seat cushion on two separate occasions, with two
> different TJs, pulling the same overloaded trailer using Olympic bumpers (
> I don't do that anymore). If the road conditions had been anything
> other than dry pavement either time I would have been toast.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
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> http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/bhfaq/
rear. I'm not sure the 50" would look so good. I didn't realize I was
looking at a pic for the 57" on a page for the 50"...
If I had the extra $$, I'd just buy that, but as it stands, I can get a
hitch at U-Hell for $170 installed...
I'll probably take it off in a year or so and sell it when I get some money
to upgrade my bumper. I'm going to want an integrated tire carrier too
since I'll probably be up to 33's. :-)
Eric
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040104000118664-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 03 Jan 2004 09:59 PM, Jerry Bransford posted the following:
> > Eric, it was rated to tow the Wrangler's 2,000 max weight towing limit
> > until the lawyers made them nervous. It's fine for towing, that's
> > what it was designed for. I use my f/r Olympic receiver hitches all
> > the time, and even use them to push/pull my 4,000 lb. boat around my
> > property.
>
> I can say with certainty from personal experience that it will tow more
> than you have any business towing with a Wrangler. Olympic's lawyers
> most likely realized that Jeep's 2000 pound limit is a true max limit
> with little safety margin, and decided that the best course of action
> from a liability standpoint was to disown towing altogether.
>
> Damn near swallowed the seat cushion on two separate occasions, with two
> different TJs, pulling the same overloaded trailer using Olympic bumpers (
> I don't do that anymore). If the road conditions had been anything
> other than dry pavement either time I would have been toast.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
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