Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Question:
Dear Sirs, I have a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, I was looking at buying your Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2inch - 13251. It looks the bumper is the same as mine. I wanted to ask you if you sell the hitch and ball that apparently goes inside this mechanism? Thank you in advance.
asked by: Edgar S
Expert Reply:
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 13251, is confirmed to fit your 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. If your Jeep has a rear factory tow hook it'll need to be removed.
The recommended ball mount for the Curt receiver is part # C45030. It has a 1 inch rise or 2-1/4 inch drop. You need to determine the rise or drop you need for your trailer. I've attached an article to help with this. If this ball mount doesn't work for you I've also linked our complete selection of ball mounts to fit the Curt hitch.
For a 2 inch hitch ball use # 63845 or if you need a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19260. They both fit the Curt ball mount. If you choose a different ball mount you'll need to find a hitch ball to fit.
The standard pin and clip that fits is # PC3.
To tow a trailer you also need a wiring harness. Use the Tekonsha, part # 118425, for a 4-way connector. This supplies power to the trailer's lights. It plugs in behind both tail lights.
I've linked some install videos on the hitch and the wiring harness for you. As well as some articles you might find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise, 2-1/4" Drop - 7-5/8" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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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
- 5500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 550 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- CURT
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