How Does the Draw-Tite Front Hitch # 65048 Install on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ

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Question:

have 96 tj. the bumper area has 2 bolts. and under plastic cover, one bolt for sway bar bushing mount. how will this mount on my tj. video and pictures show older model jeep.

asked by: John

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Helpful Expert Reply:

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 installation instructions for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I had our warehouse measure each of the front mount trailer hitch receivers you mentioned, and the dimensions are as follows. The Curt #31408 measures 32-3/4" long x 8-3/4" wide, the Draw-Tite #65080 measures 36-3/4" long x…

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Answer 2

I attached a picture that has the most relevant dimensions of the Curt #31408. The length of the main crosstube as well as the distance between the mounting holes. The vertical height would be just a little over 2-1/2 inches. Our hitch manufacturers…

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Answer 3

There is a way to find where the end of the hitch receiver will sit once installed on your 2011 Toyota Tundra, but we have not had a chance to install the Curt Front Mount Hitch, #31198, on a 2011 Toyota Tundra yet, so I do not have a specific…

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Answer 4

The flange dimensions of the Buyers Products Class 4 Service Body Short Hitch Receiver part #3371801053 are 8-1/4" x 6-5/8".

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Answer 5

I went out to our warehouse for you and measured the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #65048. The actual cross tube is 28-1/4" long. The bolt holes are 31" apart on center and the outside to outside flange measurement is…

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Answer 6

The measurements of the Curt hitch #31198 are 38-7/8 inches from side to side, 2 inches from front to back 1-7/8 inches from the mounting flange to the cross tube.

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Answer 7

The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #31198 referenced in your question has a length of right at 2-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer edge of the receiver. I went out to our warehouse to take a look at the 7 to 8…

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Answer 8

I was able to get the measurements you were looking for of the Draw-Tite front mount hitch that fits your 2020 Toyota Tundra, which is the following: - Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #65080 The hitch is similar to the Curt #31198 in…

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Answer 9

According to the installation instructions, the tow hooks should have been reinstalled when the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, part #31198, was installed on your 2013 Toyota Tundra Unlimited. I have attached a picture from the instructions…

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Answer 10

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. Access…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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