Does the Air Dam on a 1998 Jeep Cherokee have to be Removed to Install a Front Mount Trailer Hitch

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Can I re-use my front air dam and just notch around the 2inch receiver part? I would like to keep it as hidden as possible.

asked by: Brian S

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The air dam does need to be trimmed (or removed) to install front mount trailer hitch # 65009. The skid shield, if present, would have to be removed. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this hitch so you can see the installation procedure.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I have attached the installation instructions for the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, #31084, on a 1999 Jeep Cherokee. The link to the instructions is located on the right of this page.

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Answer 2

Sounds like you have a boat trailer that you tow your Triton 21RX with that has surge brakes that are locking up in reverse. This is a fairly common scenario that has an easy fix. With surge brakes, you have a brake actuator applying the needed…

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Answer 3

Thanks for the info! Since your boat trailer uses the common inner bearing L68149 and outer bearing l44649, the trailer has a 3,500lb axle. This helps narrow down the search, but there are still a few things to check before confirming a compatible…

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Answer 4

It sounds like your existing hub uses a LM67048 inner/LM11949 bearing. The only hubs we offer that would be compatible with that bearing set would be an agricultural hub like #AH15450ECOMP which is meant for low-speed use (20 mph or less) on…

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The inner bearings should be #LM48548 (1.375 inch inner diameter), outer bearing should be #L44649 (1.06 inch inner diameter) and the grease seal should be #58846. I would recommend you pull your bearings out to verify that but that SHOULD be what…

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Answer 6

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 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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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 9

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 10

We have run into this quite a few times in the past, and the best option will be replacing the Lance 7-pin connector with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will give you a standard 7-way connector to plug into the factory 7-way…

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Answer 11

If you have the Ford 3" hitch then you can definitely add it but, yes it would change the weight capacity. The TorkLift Cannon Hitch Extension item #TLE1636 only has a 3,600 lbs towing capacity and a 360 lbs maximum tongue weight. If used with a…

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Answer 12

Yes that is correct, Eugene. Since the canister sits flush with the bed rails, you'd effectively have 9" under the canister.

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Does the Air Dam on a 1998 Jeep Cherokee have to be Removed to Install a Front Mount Trailer Hitch

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