Does Skid Shield Need to be Removed for Trailer Hitch Install on a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Question:
hi, i bought the vehicle specific trailer hitch for 2002 jeep grand cherokee laredo and took it to the shop to be installed and the person there said it is 3 inches too short to reach up high enough to the factory hitch bolts where the skid cover is fastened to the jeep. im frustrated. why wont it fit? It is a reese hitch lll with a 2 inch receiver opening that says for 2002 jeep grand cherokee laredo. Does everybody take there skid cover off to install this hitch or something?
asked by: SRH
Expert Reply:
You shouldn't have to remove the heat shield when installing a Class III trailer hitch like the Draw-Tite # 75139 (which is a sister brand to Reese). I tried looking up a Reese trailer hitch for your 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee but I wasn't able to find anything. If you can let me know what the part number for your Reese trailer hitch is I can look into it further for you.
I have attached an installation video of the Draw-Tite on a 2003 Grand Cherokee as well as the written instructions which specify that the heat shield remains in place.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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