How to Reinstall Tow Hook on a 2012 Jeep Patriot when Installing a Trailer Hitch
Question:
Is it possible to reinstall the tow hook during the installation of the Draw-Tite Hitch# 75712?
asked by: Ralph F
Expert Reply:
You can reinstall the tow hook if present when installing trailer hitch # 75712 on a 2012 Jeep Patriot. You will have to drive out the knurled neck bolts on the tow hook. Then you will need to drill out the holes to 5/8 of an inch. Use the hardware that comes with the hitch to attach the tow hook to the outside of the driver side frame. I have included a link to the installation instructions that explain this process. I have also linked a video that shows the rest of a typical installation.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK4. It comes with a ball mount, interchangeable ball set, a hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. For trailer wiring use # 118552. I have linked a video and instructions for the wiring as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit - 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 - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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