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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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got mine on e-bay 68.00 shipped and the wiring harness from quadratec 20.00 shipped.took maybe 30 min to do both with getting tools.and a scale of 1- 10 10 being the hardest this was a 1.5.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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alright on my laptop....

wiring harness http://www.quadratec.com/products/92015_17.htm

simple plug and play!
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Thanks, I appreciate all the answers. It really helps to have the knowledge and experience when making a decision on spending our hard earned cash. Thanks all. wing79
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by wing79
Hey All, anyone install their own hitch? If so where did you get it at, and which brand? How much will this set me back? I have a 2009 Sahara and there is a small notch where I assume a hitch can be bolted on. I have a small trailer that I use to haul things back and forth to my cabin and such. I believe it is a 5'x8' trailer that I use to use for my quad (as the kids came the toys went) Any answers are appreciated, Thanks in advance. wing79
Predators 8, Wings 0, sorry, I digress.
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by wing79
Thanks, I appreciate all the answers. It really helps to have the knowledge and experience when making a decision on spending our hard earned cash. Thanks all. wing79
Just one other small consideration if you plan to replace your rear bumper: Many of the after-market bumpers come with a built-in hitch, and almost all of the after-market bumpers are not compatible with the stock hitch. But, the stock hitch is best if you'd like to keep maximum tow capacity.
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by wing79
Hey All, anyone install their own hitch? If so where did you get it at, and which brand? How much will this set me back? I have a 2009 Sahara and there is a small notch where I assume a hitch can be bolted on. I have a small trailer that I use to haul things back and forth to my cabin and such. I believe it is a 5'x8' trailer that I use to use for my quad (as the kids came the toys went) Any answers are appreciated, Thanks in advance. wing79
I installed mine. I think it was about 130 for everything, including the trailer harness. I got everything from Mopar. That's exactly what I tow. A 5x8 utility trailer.
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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I got mine off of E-Bay along with the harness for around 75.00. The hitch is made by Rugged Ridge. Easy to install, only 4 bolts.

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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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I looked around and didn't trust aftermarket ones (few had proper specs)... went with Mopar one from the dealer for cheap ($75cdn IIRC) and went with the 7pin wiring hardness, also from dealer.
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Same here Zook. Mine was a class 3 as was yours too most likely.
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