Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2008 Jeep Wrangler X
Question:
which trailer hitch package will work with a 2008 Jeep Wrangler X which currently does not have a hitch.
asked by: Rob K
Expert Reply:
The hitch and wiring I recommend for your 2008 Jeep Wrangler X are the etrailer Trailer Hitch # e98856 and the Tekonsha T-One Wiring Kit # 118416.
This trailer hitch has a matte black finish that looks more rugged and protects the hitch better than the classic glossy finish that the other hitches have to offer. This also has a longer receiver tube which helps to place accessories further back past your spare tire.
The T-One wiring is simply the best and most reliable that we have to offer which is why I recommend it. Please note that if you have a Right-Hand Drive model then you may need to hardwired from the passenger side. In this case you'll need to contact Horizon Global for instructions.
To complete a towing setup you also need a ball mount kit. I recommend checking out Ball Mount Kit # 989900 because it includes two ball mounts, one with a 3/4” rise/2” drop and the other with a 2-3/4” rise/4” drop, a 1-7/8” hitch ball, a 2” hitch ball, and a pin and clip. You will want to refer to the attached ball mount article to ensure that this kit is correct for your towing application.
I have attached some videos on Jeep Wranglers for the hitch and wiring as well as a review video of the ball mount kit for you to reference.
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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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
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- etrailer
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