Do Tow Hooks Need to be Permanently Removed When Installing Curt Hitch on 2007 Jeep Wrangler

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Do you have to remove tow hooks permanently to install Curt hitch?

asked by: Gerald

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In order to install Curt hitch # 13432 on a 2007 Jeep Wrangler with a standard rear bumper, any tow hooks that are present will need to be permanently removed.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I don't know exactly how far the Draw-Tite hitch #DT78MR is going to stick out from your bumper but I can tell you that it's exactly 6-3/8 inches from the front of the mounting plate to the opening. The mounting plate itself is right at 3/4…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 4

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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Answer 5

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

There is a trailer hitch receiver as well as a 4-way wiring harness that fit your 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL; that said, we don't have any way to reference a VIN so you'll need to confirm if you do have the WL, which is the new model of…

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Answer 8

Yakima's Skyline towers part #Y53TR can fit the tracks of the Retrax XR that you have with the landing pad 1 part #Y00221 but there isn't a way with the Baseline towers. Your Yakima Corebar or Jetstream bars will work with the Skyline towers…

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Answer 9

Thanks for all the details! We definitely have a way to get a cargo basket and an awning installed on your 2024 Toyota Highlander, although the aftermarket roof rack systems will use a clamping system with your door jambs instead of mounting via…

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Answer 10

Hey John, I used to have a 2013 Sienna, it was a great van. I can definitely help set you up with Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars for your 2014 Sienna. The Rhino-Rack #RRVA126B-2 that you mentioned is a set of crossbars only though, so additional…

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Answer 11

According to Rhino Rack, if you were to go with the shorter bars, you'll only have 1-1/4 inch of leeway on each side which isn't enough in their opinion. I'd recommend going with the 71 inch bars so you'll be certain of a good fit. As…

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Answer 12

Whether or not you can flat tow with a Jeep bumper is really up to the manufacturers testing; some of the big names like MetalCloak or Poison Spyder have bumpers with D-ring attachments that can be used for flat towing connections. This is great…

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Do Tow Hooks Need to be Permanently Removed When Installing Curt Hitch on 2007 Jeep Wrangler

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