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Old May 11, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Anyone have experience intalling a hitch on their Jk? Any websites that I could check out to help? Any particular hitch to suggest?

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Old May 11, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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It is pretty ease just four bolts. Check the "For Sale" section. There are usually one or two there.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Go to ___.etrailer.___. I recommend Hidden Hitch, or Reese, or Draw Tite...make sure it's a Class III.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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It's literally 4 bolts that thread into the actual receiver itself. The holes are already in the frame. No drilling. 10 minute job.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Bought mine from quadratec and my girlfriend installed it for me. She did the hitch and the wiring. I just watched.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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Just got my Hidden Hitch from etrailer last week. Install takes a few minutes. Needed a hitch for my bike carrier. Got a Thule rack, and no extension arm needed to clear the spare.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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I agree it's a 10min job. Did mine in the parking lot waiting to pick my kid up.me
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Old May 12, 2008 | 05:04 AM
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X4 on the easy job, took me all of 5-10 mins to install one and pull the hook.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Rubicon
Just got my Hidden Hitch from etrailer last week. Install takes a few minutes. Needed a hitch for my bike carrier. Got a Thule rack, and no extension arm needed to clear the spare.
I agree - best price I found. But... the first one they sent was welded by somebody unaccustomed to the concept of a jig. Number 2 was just right. And the tube is long enough to get me past the spare with the Thule bike carrier.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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I picked up the Cort from 4WD. $89 and like everyone said, 4 bolts, 10 min and the factory wire harness takes another 10. Easiest mod I've done so far.
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