Recommended Front Mount Hitch for a 2005 Jeep Wrangler That Mounts Under Bumper

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I would like to know if hitch can be mounted below the front bumper? It looks like forward bolt holes match up. I know I couldnt use the rear bolts but hitch would only be used to move unloaded boat trailers. Thanks.

asked by: Bill L

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I do have a front mount trailer hitch for your 2005 Jeep Wrangler that can be mounted under the front bumper, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C31028 (see photo) which is the only option that can be mounted in this way but the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65048 installs above the front bumper.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

To install the Front Hitch part #65048 on your 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ you will use one of the holes on the bumper and then also use one of the sway bar bushing bolt holes. Check out the picture I attached for more info. I also attached a link to the…

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Answer 2

For your 2004 Jeep TJ, I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver 2", #C31028. This front mounted hitch is compatible with a round bumper. It is an easy bolt on application, but some drilling is required for installation.…

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Answer 3

I attached a picture of the Curt Front Hitch part #C31028 installed on a similar Jeep Wrangler as your 1997 model. I also attached a set of installation instructions for you to check out that are very detailed. The hitch mounts through holes on the…

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Answer 4

I looked up the Mountain addition for your vehicle and it didn't mention if it had an aftermarket bumper but it did state fog lights which may be an issue for mounting the Draw-Tite #65048 hitch. Because these hitches are tested with the…

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Answer 5

We've got what you're looking for. The Curt Front Mount Hitch Receiver, part #C31028 mounts to the undersides of the frame members at the front of your Jeep so that the receiver opening is located under the front bumper, as you can see in the…

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Answer 6

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 7

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 8

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 9

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Answer 10

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 11

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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Answer 12

I would love to help you upgrade the suspension on your Twilight 2800 travel trailer. The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR87ZR that you referenced are a great solution but we do need to double check a few things. First is that…

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