Why Do Different Hitches Install in Different Ways on a 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Question:
Looking how different hitches attach - some have two holes on each side that go to the under side of the frame - others have one that goes to the underside and the other goes to the side. Why and which is better?
asked by: JohnSpeacht
Expert Reply:
One method is not really better than the other. There is just more than one way a hitch could be installed on the 2005 Jeep Wrangler. It would be slightly easier to install a hitch that mounts just to the bottoms of the frame rails, such as # 13408, since the mounting holes are a little easier to reach.
If you plan on doing some towing 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 for trailer wiring you can use # 118409 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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