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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 03:54 AM
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Default Hitch Receiver which one?

I think mopar reciver look more solid and 3500 lb rating

so what about this compination:

1. MOPAR® Hitch Receiver
For 07-08 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12015_100.htm
2. 2" receiver ball mount with pin and clip.
2" drop or ¾” rise.
8½” long. ???
1" Ball Hole.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92018_20.htm

how long it will be fine? and what about 2" or 4" Drop? I'm gona use it with 07 Rubicon with stock tires
I wnat easy hock up and disconection without worrring about the outside spare tire restriction if it will be too short and the clearance between the receivver ball and tire is very tide

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Imag...15-add1-lg.jpg
and the ball I'm having 50 mm what will be in inchs?

http://www.quadratec.com/products/92018_11.htm

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 04:14 AM
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That's the one I like because it looks heaftier than...

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12015_13_07.htm

however I will probably get this one becuse of price and I don't really tow anything that is significant. They look to have the same specs.

For your height and length you may be better off to back it up to the trailer and measure it to get an accurate length. That way you will know for sure before your purchase.

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 04:18 AM
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I got a Hidden Hitch 2", was ~$130 and seems to stick out a little farther than the Mopar version, but is pretty stout. I can snap a pic tonight and send if you'd like.

I needed it for my bike rack which I already had. I put off the wiring harness until I actually need to pull a trailer
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 09:09 AM
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I got mine from etrailer and it is as soild as anybodys cost $99.00 and free shipping.
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by hgrill18
I got a Hidden Hitch 2", was ~$130 and seems to stick out a little farther than the Mopar version, but is pretty stout. I can snap a pic tonight and send if you'd like.

I needed it for my bike rack which I already had. I put off the wiring harness until I actually need to pull a trailer
it well be great to see some pictures of ur s to get better idea
my worry was about the spare tire of rubicon which may coz restriction to attach and disconnect the trailer
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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Hey Gents (ladies too if any are present),

Be mindful of the weight rating...yes a class three is rated for 350 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 3500 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight unassisted; and with load distribution 450 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 4500 lbs. gross trailer weight but your Jeep will vary depending on equipment and model, due to the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes a light weight 150 lbs. driver...I haven't seen that number on the scale since High School.

It varies from a very light 100 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 1000 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight unassisted; and with load distribution of the same; to a heafty 350 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 3500 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight unassisted; and with load distribution of the same. Consult your new owners manual for correct weight and equipment towing limitations; mine starts on page 328.

I bought a Valley hitch as they are manufactured 20 minutes south of here...trying to support local economy...blah...blah...blah...but the class three rating still applies; 350 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 3500 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight unassisted; and with load distribution 450 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 4500 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight.

You theoretically could tow 350 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 3500 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight unassisted; and with load distribution 450 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 4500 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight but not legally...and here in California, CHP will fine you and require a tow of the trailer...meaning you no longer get to tow it behind your Jeep, you have to pay a tow truck to hall it to an impound yard...you know the drill $$$$ big time fines!
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Default Hidden Hitch Pics

Ask and ye shall receive..



That's an X stock 245/75R16 tire on a stock 16" wheel (6.5" backspace), stock rubi tires will stick out about 1" more and down about 1.5"
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by brokebolt
Hey Gents (ladies too if any are present),

Be mindful of the weight rating...yes a class three is rated for 350 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 3500 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight unassisted; and with load distribution 450 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 4500 lbs. gross trailer weight but your Jeep will vary depending on equipment and model, due to the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes a light weight 150 lbs. driver...I haven't seen that number on the scale since High School.

It varies from a very light 100 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 1000 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight unassisted; and with load distribution of the same; to a heafty 350 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 3500 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight unassisted; and with load distribution of the same. Consult your new owners manual for correct weight and equipment towing limitations; mine starts on page 328.

I bought a Valley hitch as they are manufactured 20 minutes south of here...trying to support local economy...blah...blah...blah...but the class three rating still applies; 350 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 3500 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight unassisted; and with load distribution 450 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 4500 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight.

You theoretically could tow 350 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 3500 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight unassisted; and with load distribution 450 lbs. maximum tongue weight and 4500 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight but not legally...and here in California, CHP will fine you and require a tow of the trailer...meaning you no longer get to tow it behind your Jeep, you have to pay a tow truck to hall it to an impound yard...you know the drill $$$$ big time fines!
Mine would not be a purchase for a heavy tow if I tow at all. The main question in my mind is...How many 40lb bags of multch will my 500lb rack hold that fits into the Draw-Tite hitch with a 350lb max tongue weight? 350lbs???

As far as weight distribution, are you talking about the hitches that have the wider arms(?) that mount further out to the frame?
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 03:51 AM
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Got mine, Mopar from the dealer for $142.00. The 4 pin harness was $39.
I like the way the 4 pin wiring connector attaches and is held tightly in place on the Mopar receiver. Also do not like the way some aftermarket receivers stick out.
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 04:21 AM
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The hitch from Curt Mfg. will not stick out past the bumper and is less money than the Mopar hitch.
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