Trailer hitch for TJ?
01-04-2004, 02:40 PM
#41
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
On 04 Jan 2004 07:29 AM, Eric posted the following:
> 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"...
For a rear bumper you definitely want the 57" version.
> If I had the extra $$, I'd just buy that, but as it stands, I can get
> a hitch at U-Hell for $170 installed...
That is almost exactly what my Olympic Rock Bumper with receiver cost.
A little more, actually. Aside from the fact that U-Haul is staffed by
ignorant ******, you should still go with the rock bumper because it is
simple to install. There are only 4 bolts; there is some additional
bracing included but I'm not even using that since it isn't compatible
with my Tomken fuel tank skid. Some of the guys who have had theirs for
a while talk about drilling holes and hard to reach bolts, but in the
current version of the bumper those extra bolts have been eliminated.
They were originally intended to fit holes present in '97 and prior
Jeeps but missing from '98 and later models. Seriously the bumper is
about the easiest thing you can buy to install on your Jeep.
> I'll probably take it off in a year or so and sell it when I get some
> money to upgrade my bumper. I'm going to want an integrated tire
> carrier too since I'll probably be up to 33's. :-)
If you are going to replace it, keep in mind that there is probably a
bigger market for a used Rock Bumper than there is for a used Uhaul
hitch. Personally I kind of wish I had just spent the bucks on the
bumper/rack combo in the first place but the Olympic bumper is working
fine, other than some damage to the powdercoat.
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> I could only find pics of the 57" bumper and really like how it fits
> to the rear. I'm not sure the 50" would look so good. I didn't
> realize I was looking at a pic for the 57" on a page for the 50"...
For a rear bumper you definitely want the 57" version.
> If I had the extra $$, I'd just buy that, but as it stands, I can get
> a hitch at U-Hell for $170 installed...
That is almost exactly what my Olympic Rock Bumper with receiver cost.
A little more, actually. Aside from the fact that U-Haul is staffed by
ignorant ******, you should still go with the rock bumper because it is
simple to install. There are only 4 bolts; there is some additional
bracing included but I'm not even using that since it isn't compatible
with my Tomken fuel tank skid. Some of the guys who have had theirs for
a while talk about drilling holes and hard to reach bolts, but in the
current version of the bumper those extra bolts have been eliminated.
They were originally intended to fit holes present in '97 and prior
Jeeps but missing from '98 and later models. Seriously the bumper is
about the easiest thing you can buy to install on your Jeep.
> 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. :-)
If you are going to replace it, keep in mind that there is probably a
bigger market for a used Rock Bumper than there is for a used Uhaul
hitch. Personally I kind of wish I had just spent the bucks on the
bumper/rack combo in the first place but the Olympic bumper is working
fine, other than some damage to the powdercoat.
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01-04-2004, 02:40 PM
#42
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
On 04 Jan 2004 07:29 AM, Eric posted the following:
> 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"...
For a rear bumper you definitely want the 57" version.
> If I had the extra $$, I'd just buy that, but as it stands, I can get
> a hitch at U-Hell for $170 installed...
That is almost exactly what my Olympic Rock Bumper with receiver cost.
A little more, actually. Aside from the fact that U-Haul is staffed by
ignorant ******, you should still go with the rock bumper because it is
simple to install. There are only 4 bolts; there is some additional
bracing included but I'm not even using that since it isn't compatible
with my Tomken fuel tank skid. Some of the guys who have had theirs for
a while talk about drilling holes and hard to reach bolts, but in the
current version of the bumper those extra bolts have been eliminated.
They were originally intended to fit holes present in '97 and prior
Jeeps but missing from '98 and later models. Seriously the bumper is
about the easiest thing you can buy to install on your Jeep.
> I'll probably take it off in a year or so and sell it when I get some
> money to upgrade my bumper. I'm going to want an integrated tire
> carrier too since I'll probably be up to 33's. :-)
If you are going to replace it, keep in mind that there is probably a
bigger market for a used Rock Bumper than there is for a used Uhaul
hitch. Personally I kind of wish I had just spent the bucks on the
bumper/rack combo in the first place but the Olympic bumper is working
fine, other than some damage to the powdercoat.
----------------------------------------------------
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> I could only find pics of the 57" bumper and really like how it fits
> to the rear. I'm not sure the 50" would look so good. I didn't
> realize I was looking at a pic for the 57" on a page for the 50"...
For a rear bumper you definitely want the 57" version.
> If I had the extra $$, I'd just buy that, but as it stands, I can get
> a hitch at U-Hell for $170 installed...
That is almost exactly what my Olympic Rock Bumper with receiver cost.
A little more, actually. Aside from the fact that U-Haul is staffed by
ignorant ******, you should still go with the rock bumper because it is
simple to install. There are only 4 bolts; there is some additional
bracing included but I'm not even using that since it isn't compatible
with my Tomken fuel tank skid. Some of the guys who have had theirs for
a while talk about drilling holes and hard to reach bolts, but in the
current version of the bumper those extra bolts have been eliminated.
They were originally intended to fit holes present in '97 and prior
Jeeps but missing from '98 and later models. Seriously the bumper is
about the easiest thing you can buy to install on your Jeep.
> 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. :-)
If you are going to replace it, keep in mind that there is probably a
bigger market for a used Rock Bumper than there is for a used Uhaul
hitch. Personally I kind of wish I had just spent the bucks on the
bumper/rack combo in the first place but the Olympic bumper is working
fine, other than some damage to the powdercoat.
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01-04-2004, 02:40 PM
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
On 04 Jan 2004 07:29 AM, Eric posted the following:
> 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"...
For a rear bumper you definitely want the 57" version.
> If I had the extra $$, I'd just buy that, but as it stands, I can get
> a hitch at U-Hell for $170 installed...
That is almost exactly what my Olympic Rock Bumper with receiver cost.
A little more, actually. Aside from the fact that U-Haul is staffed by
ignorant ******, you should still go with the rock bumper because it is
simple to install. There are only 4 bolts; there is some additional
bracing included but I'm not even using that since it isn't compatible
with my Tomken fuel tank skid. Some of the guys who have had theirs for
a while talk about drilling holes and hard to reach bolts, but in the
current version of the bumper those extra bolts have been eliminated.
They were originally intended to fit holes present in '97 and prior
Jeeps but missing from '98 and later models. Seriously the bumper is
about the easiest thing you can buy to install on your Jeep.
> I'll probably take it off in a year or so and sell it when I get some
> money to upgrade my bumper. I'm going to want an integrated tire
> carrier too since I'll probably be up to 33's. :-)
If you are going to replace it, keep in mind that there is probably a
bigger market for a used Rock Bumper than there is for a used Uhaul
hitch. Personally I kind of wish I had just spent the bucks on the
bumper/rack combo in the first place but the Olympic bumper is working
fine, other than some damage to the powdercoat.
----------------------------------------------------
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> I could only find pics of the 57" bumper and really like how it fits
> to the rear. I'm not sure the 50" would look so good. I didn't
> realize I was looking at a pic for the 57" on a page for the 50"...
For a rear bumper you definitely want the 57" version.
> If I had the extra $$, I'd just buy that, but as it stands, I can get
> a hitch at U-Hell for $170 installed...
That is almost exactly what my Olympic Rock Bumper with receiver cost.
A little more, actually. Aside from the fact that U-Haul is staffed by
ignorant ******, you should still go with the rock bumper because it is
simple to install. There are only 4 bolts; there is some additional
bracing included but I'm not even using that since it isn't compatible
with my Tomken fuel tank skid. Some of the guys who have had theirs for
a while talk about drilling holes and hard to reach bolts, but in the
current version of the bumper those extra bolts have been eliminated.
They were originally intended to fit holes present in '97 and prior
Jeeps but missing from '98 and later models. Seriously the bumper is
about the easiest thing you can buy to install on your Jeep.
> 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. :-)
If you are going to replace it, keep in mind that there is probably a
bigger market for a used Rock Bumper than there is for a used Uhaul
hitch. Personally I kind of wish I had just spent the bucks on the
bumper/rack combo in the first place but the Olympic bumper is working
fine, other than some damage to the powdercoat.
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01-04-2004, 03:58 PM
#44
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
Where did you get your bumper? The 57" is showing up for $249 (I believe)
and up. Not including shipping...
Eric
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040104104009859-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 04 Jan 2004 07:29 AM, Eric posted the following:
> > 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"...
>
> For a rear bumper you definitely want the 57" version.
>
> > 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...
>
> That is almost exactly what my Olympic Rock Bumper with receiver cost.
> A little more, actually. Aside from the fact that U-Haul is staffed by
> ignorant ******, you should still go with the rock bumper because it is
> simple to install. There are only 4 bolts; there is some additional
> bracing included but I'm not even using that since it isn't compatible
> with my Tomken fuel tank skid. Some of the guys who have had theirs for
> a while talk about drilling holes and hard to reach bolts, but in the
> current version of the bumper those extra bolts have been eliminated.
> They were originally intended to fit holes present in '97 and prior
> Jeeps but missing from '98 and later models. Seriously the bumper is
> about the easiest thing you can buy to install on your Jeep.
>
> > 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. :-)
>
> If you are going to replace it, keep in mind that there is probably a
> bigger market for a used Rock Bumper than there is for a used Uhaul
> hitch. Personally I kind of wish I had just spent the bucks on the
> bumper/rack combo in the first place but the Olympic bumper is working
> fine, other than some damage to the powdercoat.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
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and up. Not including shipping...
Eric
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040104104009859-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 04 Jan 2004 07:29 AM, Eric posted the following:
> > 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"...
>
> For a rear bumper you definitely want the 57" version.
>
> > 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...
>
> That is almost exactly what my Olympic Rock Bumper with receiver cost.
> A little more, actually. Aside from the fact that U-Haul is staffed by
> ignorant ******, you should still go with the rock bumper because it is
> simple to install. There are only 4 bolts; there is some additional
> bracing included but I'm not even using that since it isn't compatible
> with my Tomken fuel tank skid. Some of the guys who have had theirs for
> a while talk about drilling holes and hard to reach bolts, but in the
> current version of the bumper those extra bolts have been eliminated.
> They were originally intended to fit holes present in '97 and prior
> Jeeps but missing from '98 and later models. Seriously the bumper is
> about the easiest thing you can buy to install on your Jeep.
>
> > 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. :-)
>
> If you are going to replace it, keep in mind that there is probably a
> bigger market for a used Rock Bumper than there is for a used Uhaul
> hitch. Personally I kind of wish I had just spent the bucks on the
> bumper/rack combo in the first place but the Olympic bumper is working
> fine, other than some damage to the powdercoat.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
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01-04-2004, 03:58 PM
#45
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
Where did you get your bumper? The 57" is showing up for $249 (I believe)
and up. Not including shipping...
Eric
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040104104009859-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 04 Jan 2004 07:29 AM, Eric posted the following:
> > 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"...
>
> For a rear bumper you definitely want the 57" version.
>
> > 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...
>
> That is almost exactly what my Olympic Rock Bumper with receiver cost.
> A little more, actually. Aside from the fact that U-Haul is staffed by
> ignorant ******, you should still go with the rock bumper because it is
> simple to install. There are only 4 bolts; there is some additional
> bracing included but I'm not even using that since it isn't compatible
> with my Tomken fuel tank skid. Some of the guys who have had theirs for
> a while talk about drilling holes and hard to reach bolts, but in the
> current version of the bumper those extra bolts have been eliminated.
> They were originally intended to fit holes present in '97 and prior
> Jeeps but missing from '98 and later models. Seriously the bumper is
> about the easiest thing you can buy to install on your Jeep.
>
> > 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. :-)
>
> If you are going to replace it, keep in mind that there is probably a
> bigger market for a used Rock Bumper than there is for a used Uhaul
> hitch. Personally I kind of wish I had just spent the bucks on the
> bumper/rack combo in the first place but the Olympic bumper is working
> fine, other than some damage to the powdercoat.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
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and up. Not including shipping...
Eric
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040104104009859-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 04 Jan 2004 07:29 AM, Eric posted the following:
> > 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"...
>
> For a rear bumper you definitely want the 57" version.
>
> > 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...
>
> That is almost exactly what my Olympic Rock Bumper with receiver cost.
> A little more, actually. Aside from the fact that U-Haul is staffed by
> ignorant ******, you should still go with the rock bumper because it is
> simple to install. There are only 4 bolts; there is some additional
> bracing included but I'm not even using that since it isn't compatible
> with my Tomken fuel tank skid. Some of the guys who have had theirs for
> a while talk about drilling holes and hard to reach bolts, but in the
> current version of the bumper those extra bolts have been eliminated.
> They were originally intended to fit holes present in '97 and prior
> Jeeps but missing from '98 and later models. Seriously the bumper is
> about the easiest thing you can buy to install on your Jeep.
>
> > 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. :-)
>
> If you are going to replace it, keep in mind that there is probably a
> bigger market for a used Rock Bumper than there is for a used Uhaul
> hitch. Personally I kind of wish I had just spent the bucks on the
> bumper/rack combo in the first place but the Olympic bumper is working
> fine, other than some damage to the powdercoat.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
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01-04-2004, 03:58 PM
#46
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
Where did you get your bumper? The 57" is showing up for $249 (I believe)
and up. Not including shipping...
Eric
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040104104009859-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 04 Jan 2004 07:29 AM, Eric posted the following:
> > 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"...
>
> For a rear bumper you definitely want the 57" version.
>
> > 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...
>
> That is almost exactly what my Olympic Rock Bumper with receiver cost.
> A little more, actually. Aside from the fact that U-Haul is staffed by
> ignorant ******, you should still go with the rock bumper because it is
> simple to install. There are only 4 bolts; there is some additional
> bracing included but I'm not even using that since it isn't compatible
> with my Tomken fuel tank skid. Some of the guys who have had theirs for
> a while talk about drilling holes and hard to reach bolts, but in the
> current version of the bumper those extra bolts have been eliminated.
> They were originally intended to fit holes present in '97 and prior
> Jeeps but missing from '98 and later models. Seriously the bumper is
> about the easiest thing you can buy to install on your Jeep.
>
> > 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. :-)
>
> If you are going to replace it, keep in mind that there is probably a
> bigger market for a used Rock Bumper than there is for a used Uhaul
> hitch. Personally I kind of wish I had just spent the bucks on the
> bumper/rack combo in the first place but the Olympic bumper is working
> fine, other than some damage to the powdercoat.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
> Unofficial Bearhawk FAQ website:
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and up. Not including shipping...
Eric
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040104104009859-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 04 Jan 2004 07:29 AM, Eric posted the following:
> > 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"...
>
> For a rear bumper you definitely want the 57" version.
>
> > 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...
>
> That is almost exactly what my Olympic Rock Bumper with receiver cost.
> A little more, actually. Aside from the fact that U-Haul is staffed by
> ignorant ******, you should still go with the rock bumper because it is
> simple to install. There are only 4 bolts; there is some additional
> bracing included but I'm not even using that since it isn't compatible
> with my Tomken fuel tank skid. Some of the guys who have had theirs for
> a while talk about drilling holes and hard to reach bolts, but in the
> current version of the bumper those extra bolts have been eliminated.
> They were originally intended to fit holes present in '97 and prior
> Jeeps but missing from '98 and later models. Seriously the bumper is
> about the easiest thing you can buy to install on your Jeep.
>
> > 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. :-)
>
> If you are going to replace it, keep in mind that there is probably a
> bigger market for a used Rock Bumper than there is for a used Uhaul
> hitch. Personally I kind of wish I had just spent the bucks on the
> bumper/rack combo in the first place but the Olympic bumper is working
> fine, other than some damage to the powdercoat.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
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01-04-2004, 05:01 PM
#47
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Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
Wish I could help with the US/Canadian version question, but I'm really not
sure. To answer another of your posts, I bought mine from
www.quadratec.com for about $180, but that was over a year back. Looks
like they have it as Product # 12008 now and it's going for $209. May want
to shop around... seems like you could get it cheaper than that.
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:IyZJb.4447$zf.1966@okepread05...
> I do spend time on the trails.. usually once a month in the
> spring/summer/fall timeframe. I don't think I can shell out the extra
dough
> right now for the 57", so I'll just end up waiting.
>
> No one did answer my original question -- what is the difference, if any,
> between Canadian and US TJs that would make them need different hitches?!?
>
> Thanks guys.
>
> Eric
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:SUXJb.598$ZQ5.277749906@newssvr11.news.prodig y.com...
> > It just bolts right to the existing holes for the OEM one. Mine took
> about
> > an hour to remove the old and install the new, but most of that was
> because
> > I did it alone and it was difficult to hold it up and bolt it in at the
> same
> > time.
> >
> > I highly recommend it. I have the 57" as it goes all the way to the
edges
> > of the Jeep on the sides to give some protection to the rear corners.
> Since
> > it's angled towards the edges, it still has quite a bit of clearance
there
> > (although from the posts, it doesn't sound like that's too big of a deal
> for
> > your use).
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:qbXJb.3917$zf.3178@okepread05...
> > > 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.
> > > > Unofficial Bearhawk FAQ website:
> > > > http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/bhfaq/
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
sure. To answer another of your posts, I bought mine from
www.quadratec.com for about $180, but that was over a year back. Looks
like they have it as Product # 12008 now and it's going for $209. May want
to shop around... seems like you could get it cheaper than that.
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:IyZJb.4447$zf.1966@okepread05...
> I do spend time on the trails.. usually once a month in the
> spring/summer/fall timeframe. I don't think I can shell out the extra
dough
> right now for the 57", so I'll just end up waiting.
>
> No one did answer my original question -- what is the difference, if any,
> between Canadian and US TJs that would make them need different hitches?!?
>
> Thanks guys.
>
> Eric
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:SUXJb.598$ZQ5.277749906@newssvr11.news.prodig y.com...
> > It just bolts right to the existing holes for the OEM one. Mine took
> about
> > an hour to remove the old and install the new, but most of that was
> because
> > I did it alone and it was difficult to hold it up and bolt it in at the
> same
> > time.
> >
> > I highly recommend it. I have the 57" as it goes all the way to the
edges
> > of the Jeep on the sides to give some protection to the rear corners.
> Since
> > it's angled towards the edges, it still has quite a bit of clearance
there
> > (although from the posts, it doesn't sound like that's too big of a deal
> for
> > your use).
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:qbXJb.3917$zf.3178@okepread05...
> > > 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.
> > > > Unofficial Bearhawk FAQ website:
> > > > http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/bhfaq/
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-04-2004, 05:01 PM
#48
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
Wish I could help with the US/Canadian version question, but I'm really not
sure. To answer another of your posts, I bought mine from
www.quadratec.com for about $180, but that was over a year back. Looks
like they have it as Product # 12008 now and it's going for $209. May want
to shop around... seems like you could get it cheaper than that.
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:IyZJb.4447$zf.1966@okepread05...
> I do spend time on the trails.. usually once a month in the
> spring/summer/fall timeframe. I don't think I can shell out the extra
dough
> right now for the 57", so I'll just end up waiting.
>
> No one did answer my original question -- what is the difference, if any,
> between Canadian and US TJs that would make them need different hitches?!?
>
> Thanks guys.
>
> Eric
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:SUXJb.598$ZQ5.277749906@newssvr11.news.prodig y.com...
> > It just bolts right to the existing holes for the OEM one. Mine took
> about
> > an hour to remove the old and install the new, but most of that was
> because
> > I did it alone and it was difficult to hold it up and bolt it in at the
> same
> > time.
> >
> > I highly recommend it. I have the 57" as it goes all the way to the
edges
> > of the Jeep on the sides to give some protection to the rear corners.
> Since
> > it's angled towards the edges, it still has quite a bit of clearance
there
> > (although from the posts, it doesn't sound like that's too big of a deal
> for
> > your use).
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:qbXJb.3917$zf.3178@okepread05...
> > > 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.
> > > > Unofficial Bearhawk FAQ website:
> > > > http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/bhfaq/
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
sure. To answer another of your posts, I bought mine from
www.quadratec.com for about $180, but that was over a year back. Looks
like they have it as Product # 12008 now and it's going for $209. May want
to shop around... seems like you could get it cheaper than that.
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:IyZJb.4447$zf.1966@okepread05...
> I do spend time on the trails.. usually once a month in the
> spring/summer/fall timeframe. I don't think I can shell out the extra
dough
> right now for the 57", so I'll just end up waiting.
>
> No one did answer my original question -- what is the difference, if any,
> between Canadian and US TJs that would make them need different hitches?!?
>
> Thanks guys.
>
> Eric
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:SUXJb.598$ZQ5.277749906@newssvr11.news.prodig y.com...
> > It just bolts right to the existing holes for the OEM one. Mine took
> about
> > an hour to remove the old and install the new, but most of that was
> because
> > I did it alone and it was difficult to hold it up and bolt it in at the
> same
> > time.
> >
> > I highly recommend it. I have the 57" as it goes all the way to the
edges
> > of the Jeep on the sides to give some protection to the rear corners.
> Since
> > it's angled towards the edges, it still has quite a bit of clearance
there
> > (although from the posts, it doesn't sound like that's too big of a deal
> for
> > your use).
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:qbXJb.3917$zf.3178@okepread05...
> > > 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.
> > > > Unofficial Bearhawk FAQ website:
> > > > http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/bhfaq/
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-04-2004, 05:01 PM
#49
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
Wish I could help with the US/Canadian version question, but I'm really not
sure. To answer another of your posts, I bought mine from
www.quadratec.com for about $180, but that was over a year back. Looks
like they have it as Product # 12008 now and it's going for $209. May want
to shop around... seems like you could get it cheaper than that.
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:IyZJb.4447$zf.1966@okepread05...
> I do spend time on the trails.. usually once a month in the
> spring/summer/fall timeframe. I don't think I can shell out the extra
dough
> right now for the 57", so I'll just end up waiting.
>
> No one did answer my original question -- what is the difference, if any,
> between Canadian and US TJs that would make them need different hitches?!?
>
> Thanks guys.
>
> Eric
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:SUXJb.598$ZQ5.277749906@newssvr11.news.prodig y.com...
> > It just bolts right to the existing holes for the OEM one. Mine took
> about
> > an hour to remove the old and install the new, but most of that was
> because
> > I did it alone and it was difficult to hold it up and bolt it in at the
> same
> > time.
> >
> > I highly recommend it. I have the 57" as it goes all the way to the
edges
> > of the Jeep on the sides to give some protection to the rear corners.
> Since
> > it's angled towards the edges, it still has quite a bit of clearance
there
> > (although from the posts, it doesn't sound like that's too big of a deal
> for
> > your use).
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:qbXJb.3917$zf.3178@okepread05...
> > > 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.
> > > > Unofficial Bearhawk FAQ website:
> > > > http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/bhfaq/
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
sure. To answer another of your posts, I bought mine from
www.quadratec.com for about $180, but that was over a year back. Looks
like they have it as Product # 12008 now and it's going for $209. May want
to shop around... seems like you could get it cheaper than that.
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:IyZJb.4447$zf.1966@okepread05...
> I do spend time on the trails.. usually once a month in the
> spring/summer/fall timeframe. I don't think I can shell out the extra
dough
> right now for the 57", so I'll just end up waiting.
>
> No one did answer my original question -- what is the difference, if any,
> between Canadian and US TJs that would make them need different hitches?!?
>
> Thanks guys.
>
> Eric
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:SUXJb.598$ZQ5.277749906@newssvr11.news.prodig y.com...
> > It just bolts right to the existing holes for the OEM one. Mine took
> about
> > an hour to remove the old and install the new, but most of that was
> because
> > I did it alone and it was difficult to hold it up and bolt it in at the
> same
> > time.
> >
> > I highly recommend it. I have the 57" as it goes all the way to the
edges
> > of the Jeep on the sides to give some protection to the rear corners.
> Since
> > it's angled towards the edges, it still has quite a bit of clearance
there
> > (although from the posts, it doesn't sound like that's too big of a deal
> for
> > your use).
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:qbXJb.3917$zf.3178@okepread05...
> > > 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.
> > > > Unofficial Bearhawk FAQ website:
> > > > http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/bhfaq/
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-04-2004, 06:01 PM
#50
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Trailer hitch for TJ?
On 04 Jan 2004 11:58 AM, Eric posted the following:
> Where did you get your bumper? The 57" is showing up for $249 (I
> believe) and up. Not including shipping...
Rosser Jeep. I'm sure that the price has gone up some in the 3 years
since, but I wouldn't think by that much. It was between $160-170 at
the time.
----------------------------------------------------
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Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
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> Where did you get your bumper? The 57" is showing up for $249 (I
> believe) and up. Not including shipping...
Rosser Jeep. I'm sure that the price has gone up some in the 3 years
since, but I wouldn't think by that much. It was between $160-170 at
the time.
----------------------------------------------------
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Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
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