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| Author: | Ncasey1288 [ Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | NEEDED - Advice for buying a rear hitch |
I just bought a 2012 KK Sport and i am looking to put a rear hitch on it for towing/bike rack/recovery. Can anyone lead me in a good direction as for a hitch? i.e. molar, random company off amazon or eBay, etc... I believe i read at one point too on this forum somewhere someone saying something about only being able to tow 2,500lbs since it did not come with the factory towing package and something else about a hitch recall. Should i be looking into that? Thanks for the help and advice. -Nate |
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| Author: | Bmxer524 [ Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEEDED - Advice for buying a rear hitch |
Yes, without the tow package we're limited to 2500lbs. However, you can add the hitch, wiring, and mechanical fan to make the tow package (this is what most of us believe is included in the tow package, there's no solid information on anything else). After all the additions you'll have a 5000lbs rating. Here's the how-to on the mechanical fan: viewtopic.php?f=104&t=76451 As for hitch preference, I went Mopar. The aftermarket hitches hang down too low and too far past the bumper for my liking. The Mopar hitch tucks up and actually cuts part of the bumper (it's designed to be cut) so that it's out of the way. |
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| Author: | JeepNCrowd [ Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEEDED - Advice for buying a rear hitch |
Go mopar. It tucks up nicely into the bumper. So it doesn't affect your departure angle. |
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| Author: | Stang977 [ Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEEDED - Advice for buying a rear hitch |
^^^ This |
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| Author: | CorporeSano [ Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEEDED - Advice for buying a rear hitch |
You'll need to cut out the cutout in the rear bumper for the OEM hitch. Center rear bumper underside. |
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| Author: | Ncasey1288 [ Thu Jul 23, 2015 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEEDED - Advice for buying a rear hitch |
Thanks for the replies. Do you just cut it with a dremel tool or a special pair of shears? |
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| Author: | JeepNCrowd [ Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEEDED - Advice for buying a rear hitch |
I used a box cutter |
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| Author: | At The Helm [ Fri Jul 24, 2015 10:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEEDED - Advice for buying a rear hitch |
X4 in the Mopar...it sits quite a bit higher than others and IMO built a lot better. Unless you're towing campers just get the cheap 4 way flat wiring harness from Curt. |
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