PCTim wrote:
My hitch only uses 2 bolts on each side, so those front ones are only used by the skid. I ended up putting both the skid and hitch on at the same time. I couldn't get a socket around that bolt, so I just left it off. I figure I have five of the six bolts (four of which go through the hitch as well), that skid ain't going nowhere. Maybe someday I'll get around to putting it in.
I got it! For-friggin-finally! I spent more money on tools to do it than I spent on the hitch! ($27 breaker bar, $5 18mm socket, $15 18mm crescent - Hitch was only $50) This hitch is some kind of sturdy, 6 bolts to the frame oughta do-er! It looks real nice, too, it's one of those hidden-hitch type deals where just the receiver sticks out below the bumper.
Taking the right-rear tire off and going in through the side with an 18mm crescent wrench did the trick. I got that bolt off no problem!
Thanks for calling to make sure I got it, Tim. Sorry my phone cut out on you at the end, I guess my battery was dying. See you guys up in NH tomorrow!
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Jeff 2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade
4x4, 6spd, Leather, Sunroof, trak-loc, skids/rails, hitch+shackle, hooks, Alpine/iPod, Thule, GPS, CB, Frankenlifted w/ 31" MTRs
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