Increasing Fuel Tank Protection on 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Question:
Looking for Protection for a 2001 Grand Cherokee back end due to the fuel tank located between the rear axle and the lack of bumper area with a semi exposed fuel tank due to high vehicle read end height. Do you or anyone sell something that mounts a little lower as in frame mount with steel 1/2inch + steel plate 3foot wide that s down then angles back partially under front of fuel tank or like my square tube 1992 chevy full size blazer tow hitch that i could attatch a secondary tube bumper to the receiver?
asked by: Ron R
Expert Reply:
Chrysler's solution to increasing the protection of the fuel tank on the Jeep Grand Cherokee was to install a trailer hitch. I have included a link to all of the hitch receivers available for your 2001.
My personal recommendation is to go with a Class III hitch like the Curt, # 13051. A Class III hitch not only gives you the added towing capacity but by having the 2" opening you increase your options when it comes to hitch mounted accessories.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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