Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Factory Hitch
Question:
I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a Mopar factory hitch that is rusting out. It sits under the bumper cover and can not be seen. I want to replace with the draw tite hitch but would still like it hidden under the bumper cover. Will this mount the same under the bumper cover?
asked by: Happy C
Expert Reply:
Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75139 sits just below the rear fascia on a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and would not have the same appearance as the factory Mopar hitch you have now. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you. All of the aftermarket hitches for your Jeep fit this way.
If you do go with the Draw-Tite hitch and need some accessories I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
And if you need to add a trailer wiring connector for any reason I recommend # C55369 which will provide a 4-Way flat connector at the rear of the vehicle.
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
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- 7500 lbs GTW
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
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