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What size Trailer Hitch??

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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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So I'm driving my 08 JK 4 door back across the country from Colorado to Florida and I was curious as to what hitch I need to tow a 4x8 Uhaul trailer (the smallest cargo trailer) and I have 35" Mud Grapplers. I know I need an aftermarket to lower it down so it can tow the trailer levely?sp What kind do I need and where can I get one?
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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Do you mean the receiver or the ball mount? (2" Receiver)
U-Haul requires the Ball to be no higher than 24", additionally they will not let you tow with a soft top or no top... Hard top only.
Some stupid thing about the possibility of being ejected out of the vehicle.
I have a 2.5" TF lift and I got a ball mount with a 3.5" drop.
The ball itself can either be 1 7/8" or 2".
The trailer will also be a 4 pin connector, make sure you have the right harness.
Good Luck!
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Sethc84
Do you mean the receiver or the ball mount? (2" Receiver)
U-Haul requires the Ball to be no higher than 24", additionally they will not let you tow with a soft top or no top... Hard top only.
Some stupid thing about the possibility of being ejected out of the vehicle.
I have a 2.5" TF lift and I got a ball mount with a 3.5" drop.
The ball itself can either be 1 7/8" or 2".
The trailer will also be a 4 pin connector, make sure you have the right harness.
Good Luck!
I guess the reciever. I have the RC 3.25" Lift with 35" Mud Grapplers on 18" Rockstars. I guess I would need something like an adjustable ball mount?
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92018_24.htm
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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You don't need to go that crazy. The trailer does not need to be exactly level.
Get a Reese Ball Mount with a 5" drop and you'll be just fine.
Here is a pic of my rig with a small U-Haul Trailer.
2.5" Lift, 35" MTR/Kevlar. The ball mount was a 3.5" drop.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Awesome! Thanks! I'll look into it now.
Preciate the help!
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...on/2842AT.html

Would this work??
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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Yup.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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Thanks for the responses.....

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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Do the Stock JKs come with a wiring hookup for the trailer for the lights?? Or do I need to buy a wiring kit or something?
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 01:47 AM
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this it the hitch i got for mine

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12016_400_07.htm

and this is the wiring harness i got

http://www.quadratec.com/products/92015_110.htm

its plug and play.. took me 20 min to install both.
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