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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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I just bought 09 Sahara unlimited.. Looking to install a hitch with it.. which ones do u guys recommend?.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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I picked up the Smittybilt factory style hitch and the Mopar wiring harness from from 4wd.com and had it delivered to my local store (that way you don't pay shipping). The receiver ran $60 and the wiring was another $50. I'm happy with the Smittybilt hitch and $60 is much better than paying the inflated mopar price for essentially the same thing, the Mopar wiring harness is well worth the money though. It just plugs right in behind the driver side rear brake light and snaps into place very easily. Also the smittybilt hitch comes with a spot to hold the factory harness. Hope that helps.
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Geeper4x4
I have one I pulled off my Jeep. $80 plus shipping . I'll even throw in the wiring harness for free. It is the kind that plugs into the tail light. PM if you're interested.
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Ericker
I picked up the Smittybilt factory style hitch and the Mopar wiring harness from from 4wd.com and had it delivered to my local store (that way you don't pay shipping). The receiver ran $60 and the wiring was another $50. I'm happy with the Smittybilt hitch and $60 is much better than paying the inflated mopar price for essentially the same thing, the Mopar wiring harness is well worth the money though. It just plugs right in behind the driver side rear brake light and snaps into place very easily. Also the smittybilt hitch comes with a spot to hold the factory harness. Hope that helps.
I have this setup too and it works well. I got the Smittybilt hitch from 4WD.com for $47 during a free shipping + 20% off sale. For the Mopar wiring, check your local dealer. The MSRP is cheaper than 4WD's part and you won't pay shipping at the dealer.
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 04:58 AM
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Mailbox is cleared out.. PM me please!!


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Your need to empty your pm box. I sent you a pm and it came back your box is full and can not receive mail!!
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Just go to your dealer and get the actual wiring harness and hitch, it's about the same cost as any other combo but is designed to just bolt in and plug in...in total, a ten min job
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackNorthernJK
Just go to your dealer and get the actual wiring harness and hitch, it's about the same cost as any other combo but is designed to just bolt in and plug in...in total, a ten min job
I agree for the wiring, but the Mopar hitch is like $140 and the Smittybilt is $60 (less on sale). Besides the paint, they are pretty much identical.
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by itasor
I agree for the wiring, but the Mopar hitch is like $140 and the Smittybilt is $60 (less on sale). Besides the paint, they are pretty much identical.
That is the exact reason i went w/ the smittybilt hitch.
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by bbhockey19
I just bought 09 Sahara unlimited.. Looking to install a hitch with it.. which ones do u guys recommend?.
which one- front or rear?
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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Rear hitch?.. The mopar one is nice, but it is alot of moneyy
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