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jinstall wrote:

I might have to import a US Spec trailer here. Who makes the best-strongest Class 4 hitch for the KJ? I really want to keep my E-spec hitch but I am not sure if I can use it on a US trailer. Thanks.

Class IV is rated to 10,000 lbs, are you sure you need that (i.e. are you exceeding the 5k the KJ is rated to)? Also, is your e-spec the threaded-tube style like this asfir:

or the 4-bolt nato-style that can take a pintle mount? Got a picture?

Dan

Author:	jinstall [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:21 pm ]
Post subject:	Looking at US Spec Trailer Hitches
I might have to import a US Spec trailer here. Who makes the best-strongest Class 4 hitch for the KJ? I really want to keep my E-spec hitch but I am not sure if I can use it on a US trailer. Thanks.

Author:	dgeist [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:58 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Looking at US Spec Trailer Hitches
jinstall wrote: I might have to import a US Spec trailer here. Who makes the best-strongest Class 4 hitch for the KJ? I really want to keep my E-spec hitch but I am not sure if I can use it on a US trailer. Thanks. Class IV is rated to 10,000 lbs, are you sure you need that (i.e. are you exceeding the 5k the KJ is rated to)? Also, is your e-spec the threaded-tube style like this asfir: or the 4-bolt nato-style that can take a pintle mount? Got a picture? Dan

Author:	tjkj2002 [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:55 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Looking at US Spec Trailer Hitches
dgeist wrote: jinstall wrote: I might have to import a US Spec trailer here. Who makes the best-strongest Class 4 hitch for the KJ? I really want to keep my E-spec hitch but I am not sure if I can use it on a US trailer. Thanks. Class IV is rated to 10,000 lbs, are you sure you need that (i.e. are you exceeding the 5k the KJ is rated to)? Also, is your e-spec the threaded-tube style like this asfir: or the 4-bolt nato-style that can take a pintle mount? Got a picture? Dan The OEM MOPAR US spec KJ hitch is a classIV rated hitch,even though the KJ is not rated for 10,000lbs,but the hitch is.

Author:	warp2diesel [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:19 pm ]
Post subject:	My hitch is listed under my mods below
I wanted to tow a little more than 5000# so I bought the stronger hitch.

Author:	RTStabler51 [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:56 pm ]
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etrailer.com is where I got mine from...

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Author:	jinstall [ Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:48 am ]
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My current e-spec is rated to 3500kgs and looks like nothing like the US ones. It has to be replaced as it has a permant ball on it, 50mm. It is th elowest point of th eJeep.

Author:	tonycrd [ Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:56 am ]
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Jins...you may get in big trouble with a US spec hitch...TUV doesn't like them very much. Can't you get a different head for the trailer?

Author:	jinstall [ Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:24 pm ]
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[quote="tonycrd"]Jins...you may get in big trouble with a US spec hitch...TUV doesn't like them very much. Can't you get a different head for the trailer?[/quote TuV is not an issue for me, I do not have to have my cars inspected by TuV.

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