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Author:  Liberator [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:54 am ]
Post subject:  Front Hitch
What is the make and model number of the front hitch that was available awhile back but is discontinued now please?

What is available now?

Will a 2002 front end hitch fit a 2005 or vice versa?

I did a search for front hitches and only got 1834 hits :shock:
Author:  Guest [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:11 am ]
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As far as I know, yes, the 02-4 front hitch will fit the 05-7s. I have the hitch Landy made the run of which was modeled after the '05-7 models, and mine fit nicely, but I had to hack the holes in my bumper just a bit.

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You can kinda see where the loops come off the bottom of the hitch, and I had to cut a bit to clear those holes. it's not noticeable to anybody but me for the most part though, so I've been lazy in taking the dremel to clean the holes up.
Author:  rangerd77 [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:30 am ]
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i have the CURT hitch for a YJ/TJ on mine. fit real nice but i had to drill a hole on each side for the 2nd bolt in the hitch.

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i hacked the crap outta my bumper, but its mine, i can do that. if you can get this one, you are gonna need to do somewhat of a hack job to make it fit. unless you put some kinda spacers on it to drop it down a little.
Author:  Blue KJ in PA [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:35 am ]
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Draw Tite number was 65042



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Author:  Liberator [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:29 am ]
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Thanks for all the replies so far!!

Blue KJ, what year is your KJ and did you have to drill or make any mods to fit that Draw Tite model no 65042 onto your KJ?

What model years is this 65042 good for? All KJ models?

I tried to google it but since it has been discontinued, little info on this...

Thanks!!!
Author:  Blue KJ in PA [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:00 am ]
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I have an 03 KJ, only drilling to mount the Drawtite 65042 was to add the third hole on each side (I forget the Reese number...I'll look for it). Then I used a very long screw driver that I taped the bolts onto and guided them into the holes.

I timmed the bumper cover only for looks. I don't remember who it was but there was a later year KJ that need a little trimming where the receiver sits.

As a part of the Draw-tite, Reese, Hidden Hitch "harmonization" the paren company, I believe it is Cequent, decided to eliminate the Draw-tite and Reese front hitch for the KJ.

Edit: Reese number for the front hitch was Reese 13542
Edit 2: Hidden Hitch part number was HH7-5024 (but this was a 2 piece hitch)
Author:  jsc7002 [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:10 pm ]
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the front hitch was discontinued so you will have to try and find a used one or do what Rangerd77 did
Author:  Blue KJ in PA [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:25 pm ]
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That or constantly monitor for sale board here and craigslist/ebay...If I sell my extra car and get a CJ or YJ to replace it, I just might sell my front hitch.
Author:  Liberator [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:36 pm ]
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So with the Drawtite 65042 which was supposed to be designed for the KJ still needs drilling to install. Was this the best model to try and find used?

How much were these new?

Blue, why would you sell yours if you got another car especially if they are no longer in production?
Author:  KeswickDave [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:14 pm ]
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Hidden Hitch 5024 (two-piece) on my '05... no extra drilling, just have to trim the bumper where the receiver sticks out, also lies behind the front license plate holder if you have one, I relocated mine.

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Author:  Blue KJ in PA [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:12 pm ]
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Liberator wrote:
So with the Drawtite 65042 which was supposed to be designed for the KJ still needs drilling to install. Was this the best model to try and find used?

How much were these new?

Blue, why would you sell yours if you got another car especially if they are no longer in production?


The Drawtite/Reese uses 3 hole on each side...2 are already there on each side so if you want it to be as strong as possible you have to drill the third hole on each side...if you wanted you could leave that off I guess. If I do get myself a CJ or YJ I'll be wheel it rather than the KJ so I might sell off the front hitch to pay for CJ/YJ upgrades.
Author:  Liberator [ Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:28 am ]
Post subject:  Cost
What did a NEW Draw Tite unit cost when it was available and how much are the hidden Hitch ones?

Are all models no longer available now?

Okay thanks everybody!!
Author:  Blue KJ in PA [ Sat Sep 20, 2008 8:18 am ]
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I think I paid in the $150 range plus or minus $30...LOL, I don't remember as it was like 3yrs ago.
Author:  riptricket [ Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:59 pm ]
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This is the one I was looking at for quite sometime, saving money. It will work, maybe not as strong, but it will work!!!
Author:  jsc7002 [ Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:36 pm ]
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:shock: $254!! thats crazy and your right its not gonna be very strong unless you added to the mounting system which would cost even more
Author:  Guest [ Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:01 pm ]
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I'm not a huge fan of that. No loops. I like loops.
Author:  Liberator [ Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:03 pm ]
Post subject:  TB
What are loops and what are they for?
Author:  jsc7002 [ Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:12 pm ]
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he is talking about the loops where you hook your safety chains to when you tow, its not something you necessarily need on a front hitch but it is nice to have
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