Is Drilling or Trimming Required to Install Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch on a 2013 Grand Cherokee

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I am looking for installation instructions. Wondering if I have to modify any bodywork on my 2013 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk edition to mount it, and if so, what needs to be modified. I intend to use it to push a SnowSport HD plow.

asked by: Erik A

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To install front mount trailer hitch # C31033 you may need to enlarge an access hole on the frame under the vehicle by drilling, filing, or using a rotary tool. There is also an underbody panel that needs to be removed for installation. It can either stay off the vehicle or be trimmed and reinstalled. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

To answer your question about which front mounted hitch option you should order for your 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, there is actually only one that fits, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #C31033. That said, your tow hooks do need to be…

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Answer 2

Yes, the etrailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier item #e98ZR is compatible with your 2018 Mercedes Sprinter 3500's spare tire.

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Answer 3

Curt front mount trailer hitch #C31033 will fit your 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee as long as the vehicle does not have factory tow hooks. There are no options if it does have factory tow hooks. Though we have heard of at least one customer who had a…

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Answer 4

The 3-3/4" measurement is measuring to the triangle piece/gusset. This does have some slight variation depending on the weld. After measuring I found that the distance from the center of the closest hole to the base of the gusset is…

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The etrailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier #e98ZR will fit a wide variety of tires/wheels and while it doesn't have a weight capacity, it does have mounting holes that are similar to the Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier #c31006 so…

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I do have a snow plow that is a confimed fit for your 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overlander. It will require a 2 inch front hitch receiver, and I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver 2", #C31033. Drilling may be required for this…

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 10

To add a hitch to your 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, I recommend the Draw-Tite item #DT42GR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Jeep with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 7,500 lbs towing capacity…

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Answer 11

I have a solution for you, but we do not carry Glo-Brite lights, so replacing it with the same brand will not be something I can offer you. Instead, to replace your Glo-Brite 9852-88, I recommend using the Optronics LED Trailer Tail Light #STL72RB.…

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Answer 12

From what I'm seeing it looks like the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT42GR (76595), which replaced the 76545, not only got a higher class rating, but it also looks like the crosstube is closer to the bolt holes as well which might…

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