Picture Request of a Front Mount Hitch Installed on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler

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do you have any pictures of the curt or draw-tite hitches on a 1997 tj. and mounting instruction. would like to see how the plastic cover over sway bar is trimmed, and if front sway bar bushing bolts are used and to mount these hitches. thank you.

asked by: John

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I attached a picture of the Curt Front Hitch part # C31028 installed on a similar Jeep Wrangler as your 1997 model. I also attached a set of installation instructions for you to check out that are very detailed.

The hitch mounts through holes on the frame. Some of them are already there and some have to be drilled.

I also attached a picture of the Draw Tite Hitch part # 65048 installed as well as installation instructions.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I went out to our warehouse for you and measured the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #65048. The actual cross tube is 28-1/4" long. The bolt holes are 31" apart on center and the outside to outside flange…

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Answer 2

We've got what you're looking for. The Curt Front Mount Hitch Receiver, part #C31028 mounts to the undersides of the frame members at the front of your Jeep so that the receiver opening is located under the front bumper, as you can…

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Answer 3

I attached a picture that has the most relevant dimensions of the Curt #31408. The length of the main crosstube as well as the distance between the mounting holes. The vertical height would be just a little over 2-1/2 inches. Our hitch…

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Answer 4

The Detail K2 Rampage II Snowplow #K2RAMP8219 will fit a 4-wheel drive 2004 Jeep Wrangler. When assembled, the K2 Rampage is 265 lbs, and as long as adding that amount of weight will not exceed your gross axle weight rating (GAWR) then it will not be…

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Answer 5

For your 2004 Jeep TJ, I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver 2", #C31028. This front mounted hitch is compatible with a round bumper. It is an easy bolt on application, but some drilling is required for installation. Access…

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Answer 6

I looked up the Mountain addition for your vehicle and it didn't mention if it had an aftermarket bumper but it did state fog lights which may be an issue for mounting the Draw-Tite #65048 hitch. Because these hitches are tested with the…

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Answer 7

I do have a front mount trailer hitch for your 2005 Jeep Wrangler that can be mounted under the front bumper, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C31028 (see photo) which is the only option that can be mounted in this way but the…

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Answer 8

To install the Front Hitch part #65048 on your 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ you will use one of the holes on the bumper and then also use one of the sway bar bushing bolt holes. Check out the picture I attached for more info. I also attached a link to the…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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