Front receiver

greenrider · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:32 pm

My Liberty has a new look.

It was less that the dealer wanted for the front tow hooks .Now i can get pulled out either way when i get stuck. That is if i am still alive , its a Xmas gift from my wive and was soppose to be under the tree. :roll:

It was a nice day here so i put it on now.

BeepBeepJeepJeep · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:34 pm

Was it as hard to install as it looks?

And what do you plan on doing with those license plate holes?

dog_party · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:37 pm

That looks nice. Did you take any bumper-off picts while you were putting it on?

greenrider · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:09 pm

BeepBeepJeepJeep wrote:

Was it as hard to install as it looks?

And what do you plan on doing with those license plate holes?

Im going to buy the silver center bezel from www.jparts.com it's the same as factory installed on the Reegade ($147.59). The wife hit a pole a few months ago and i just found this part.
It took me about 1 hour to remove cover install reciever and put on cover. The hitch came withthe rivits to install it.

That looks nice. Did you take any bumper-off picts while you were putting it on?
No pics I was done before i thought of it . I t cold here so ya move fast :lol:

. I'm not a good turning wrenches and it was easy as pie. im the instructions it said to torgue at 50 lb-ft i did it at 75 lb-ft.

greenrider · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:16 pm

The hitch is a Draw-tite from towing products in Plymouth ,Michigan. part #65042 13542.weight approx 30 lbs. I put the d ring on it.

nlife · **Joined:** Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:43 pm **Posts:** 226

Get one of these: http://www.drawtite-hitches.com/product ... Plate,6495 and not have to worry about someone else pulling you out

. I want one of the front hitches, but I can't find a website for where you bought yours

They are very hard to come by these days

N

Guest · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:11 pm

greenrider wrote:

im the instructions it said to torgue at 50 lb-ft i did it at 75 lb-ft.

75 ft lbs is 50% more than 50 ft lbs...it may not hurt anything, but it puts more tension on the bolt, and its shearing strength is compromised.

Just an FYI:)

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:26 pm

ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:

greenrider wrote:

im the instructions it said to torgue at 50 lb-ft i did it at 75 lb-ft.

75 ft lbs is 50% more than 50 ft lbs...it may not hurt anything, but it puts more tension on the bolt, and its shearing strength is compromised.

Just an FYI:)

ya but if its a grade 8 it will not matter and it really wouldnt matter on a grade 5 either

AbsoluteRenegade · **Posted:** Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:50 am

I will be selling my front hitch in about 1 month, less. Highest bidder on ebay

greenrider · **Posted:** Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:41 am

nlife wrote:

I want one of the front hitches, but I can't find a website for where you bought yours

They are very hard to come by these days N

When i went to get mine the guy said they don't produce them anymore for the Liberty. He went to a place that buys thier old stock and found one . A place in Mississauga ,Ont, Canada. Where do you live i drive truck and could see if he can get another and ship it to you. Just a thought.

Guest · **Posted:** Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:59 am

jsc7002 wrote:

ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:

greenrider wrote:

im the instructions it said to torgue at 50 lb-ft i did it at 75 lb-ft.

75 ft lbs is 50% more than 50 ft lbs...it may not hurt anything, but it puts more tension on the bolt, and its shearing strength is compromised.

Just an FYI:)

ya but if its a grade 8 it will not matter and it really wouldnt matter on a grade 5 either

all depends on the size of the bolt, but whatever floats your boat. I personally wouldn't have over-torqued them. Might as well run your lugnuts up to 200 ft lbs.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:43 pm

ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:

jsc7002 wrote:

ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:

greenrider wrote:

im the instructions it said to torgue at 50 lb-ft i did it at 75 lb-ft.

75 ft lbs is 50% more than 50 ft lbs...it may not hurt anything, but it puts more tension on the bolt, and its shearing strength is compromised.

Just an FYI:)

ya but if its a grade 8 it will not matter and it really wouldnt matter on a grade 5 either

all depends on the size of the bolt, but whatever floats your boat. I personally wouldn't have over-torqued them. Might as well run your lugnuts up to 200 ft lbs.

ya it will all depend on the bolt size, and Im not saying thats the way to go b/c I wouldnt do it

myjeepwalks · **Posted:** Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:34 pm

25 more ft lbs isn't gonna matter on those bolts.

Cowcatcher · **Posted:** Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:51 pm

There is a member, Landy, who is building a one time production of a DrawTite reproduction. Check in the ad area for the post.

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=25476

Landy · **Posted:** Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:41 am

Thanks Dave. I've got a few front hitches left over and I P/M'd nlife. I'll need to get him a ship quote for Canada and maybe we can fit him a front receiver.

Landy

KY Liberty · **Joined:** Sat Jul 09, 2005 1:46 pm **Posts:** 1195

Has anyone tried one of these front hitch receivers?

http://www.jeepbumpers.com/product_info.php/cPath/599_2001/products_id/24514

I'd like to know if it would fit with the Westin brush guard.

Guest · **Posted:** Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:39 pm

The way it bolts in, I doubt it. it bolts to where the stock tow hooks mount. on mine, I had to drill two more holes further back (total of 6)

Dje Ryu · **Posted:** Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:18 pm

$250 for THAT!?!? Wow. I think I'd find a local shop to make it.

Guest · **Posted:** Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:53 pm

i don't think it'll work, judging on where your brush guard goes into your bumper

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