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1997 Jeep Trailer Hitch

1997 Jeep Trailer Wiring

1997 Jeep Brake Controller

1997 Jeep Front Mount Hitch

1997 Jeep Towing Mirrors

1997 Jeep Base Plate for Tow Bar

1997 Jeep Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System

1997 Jeep Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring

Cargo Control

1997 Jeep Roof Rack

1997 Jeep Trunk Bike Rack

1997 Jeep Vehicle Cargo Control

Performance Accessories

1997 Jeep Cold Air Intake

1997 Jeep Air Filter

1997 Jeep Exhaust

1997 Jeep Suspension Enhancement

1997 Jeep Transmission Cooler

1997 Jeep Performance Chip

1997 Jeep Exterior Lights

1997 Jeep Tire Chains

1997 Jeep Throttle Body Spacer

1997 Jeep Fluid Filters

1997 Jeep Vehicle Lightbars

Vehicle Trim

1997 Jeep Floor Mats

1997 Jeep Tube Steps

1997 Jeep Trim Kits

1997 Jeep Vehicle Covers

1997 Jeep Grille

1997 Jeep Grille Guard

1997 Jeep Bug Shield

1997 Jeep Side Window Vents

1997 Jeep Bumpers

1997 Jeep Interior Trim

1997 Jeep Lamp Guards

1997 Jeep Vehicle Tent

1997 Jeep Vehicle Seat Covers

1997 Jeep Replacement Mirrors

1997 Jeep Windshield Wiper Blades

Jeep Accessories

1997 Jeep Replacement Top

1997 Jeep Jeep Doors

1997 Jeep Jeep Seats

1997 Jeep Jeep Windows

1997 Jeep Jeep Fender Flares

1997 Jeep Jeep Spare Tire Carriers

1997 Jeep Roll Bar Cover

1997 Jeep Jeep Hardware

1997 Jeep Questions and Answers

• Dual Hitch Reciever Recommendation for Carrying a Bike Rack and Flat Towing a 1997 Jeep Wrangler
  
• I believe I have a better solution for you to allow you to carry a bike rack and flat tow your 1997 Jeep Wrangler. I would recommend you get a dual hitch adapter like a Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-4. You could then use your tow bar on the lower opening and then carry a bike rack on the top opening. For a 4 bike rack by Swagman that would work well with the # RM-077-4 check out the Swagman Trailhead 4 Bike Carrier # S63380. Check out the review video I attached for this pro
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  
• The Draw-Tite Class I receiver you mentioned, part # 24827 is a vehicle-specific item that will fit a 2005-2010 Scion tC only. To see the various hitches available for a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, click the provided link. I would recommend the Curt Class III receiver, part # 13160. A Class III receiver will allow you to maximize the towing capacity of your Cherokee. The more common 2 inch receiver size will also allow you a better selection of hitch accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers, if
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• Weight Ratings of Draw-Tite Front Mount Receiver Part # 65048
  
• The Draw-Tite Front Mounted Receiver, part # 65048 has a GTW (gross trailer weight) rating of 3000 lbs, a straight line pull of 9,000 lbs and a vertical load capacity (maximum amount of weight that can be suspended from receiver) of 300 lbs. To view the installation instructions or an installation video, click the provided link.
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• Roof Rack and Ski Carrier for a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with Factory Side Rails
  
• For a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with factory side rails that run front to back, you can add the Yakima RailGrabs, # Y00138, and 48 inch bars # Y00408. Then you can add a ski carrier. For the Yakima bars you can use the Big PowderHound, # Y03082, which holds 6 skis or 4 snowboards. We also have the smaller version that holds 4 skis or 2 boards # Y03081. The newer Yakima carriers are the FatCat, # Y03088, for 6 skis, 4 boards, or # Y03087, for 4 skis, 2 boards. I have included some instru
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• Are Replacement Parts Available for the Base Plate Kit # 1424-1 for a 1997 Jeep Wrangler
  
• The replacement parts that are available for the Roadmaster Base Plate Kit, # 1424-1, are the removable draw bars and the hardware kit. The brackets that attach to the frame of the vehicle are not available as replacement parts. For the drivers side draw bar, you will want part # C-000478 and for the passenger side draw bar, # C-000479. If you need replacement mounting hardware, then you will want hardware kit, # 1424-1HK.
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• Will Curt Roof Mount Cargo Basket Fit a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport XJ
  
• For a roof mount basket, you will need to have crossbars that run from side to side on the roof. To determine if the Curt roof basket, # C18115, will fit your 1997 Jeep Cherokee you will need to measure the bars width and the center to center distance between them. The Curt basket fits on crossbars that are no wider than 3 inches and a bar spread of at least 15 inches. I have included a link to the basket instructions for you. If you need to add crossbars I have included a link to the roof
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• Is an Adapter Available for a Stowmaster 5000 Tow Bar to Blue Ox Base Plate on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler
  
• Unfortunately, there is not an adapter available that will allow you to use the Stowmaster 5000 tow bar with a set of Blue Ox base plates. This means that you also would not be able to use the Roadmaster Guardian 2nd Vehicle Kit, # RM-4000-1, that you referenced. You have two options. First, if you want stay with your Stowmaster tow bar you could go with a set of Roadmaster base plates on your 1997 Jeep Wrangler. You would need part # 1424-1 if your Jeep has a U-channel or double tube bumper.
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• Do the Bestop Soft Upper Doors come with a Plastic Window for a 1997 Jeep Wrangler
  
• There is a plastic window that comes as part of the soft doors, # B5179037. They can zip off and on as you can see in the instructions I have linked for you. If you look closely at the photo on the product page, you can even see there is a window because the mirror is reflected in it.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1997 Jeep Wrangler With Double Tube Bumper Behind a Motor Home
  
• You will want to check your owners manual or with the manufacturer for instructions on the proper procedure for towing your 1997 Jeep Wrangler. Some vehicles might need to be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect, or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed. To tow your 1997 Jeep Wrangler with the double tube bumper, you will need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, wiring and depending on the states you are planning on towing the vehicle thro
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• Installation Instructions for Curt Trailer Hitch 13084 on a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country Edition
  
• If you are talking about the skid shield, it will need to be removed or loosened for hitch installation. On the 1997 Jeep Cherokee, there are 4 possible vehicle types in terms of trailer hitch installation. The instructions for the Curt trailer hitch, # 13084, covers each type. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to review. I have also included a link to a video showing a typical installation. If you plan on doing some towing, I recommend the etrailer ball mount ki
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• Towing Capacity and Weight Distribution Use with 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ
  
• I did some research regarding the specific towing capabilities of your Jeep. According to what I could find, the 1997 TJ has a towing capacity of 2000 lbs towing/ 300 lb tongue weight for the 4.0 L motor or the 2.5 L with manual transmission. The 2.5 L motor with the automatic transmission has a 1000 lb towing/ 100 lb tongue weight capacity. The short wheelbase of the Wrangler is the main reason why none of our hitch manufacturers recommend using weight distribution for this vehicle. Putting
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• Can a 1997 Jeep TJ Handle 2,500 Pounds Gross Trailer Weight to Tow ATVs and Gear
  
• You will want to check the owners manual of the 1997 Jeep TJ for the official towing capacities but I am fairly certain it can handle 2,500 pounds of gross trailer weight. What you will want to add is a transmission cooler since you will be towing in the mountains. The extra weight of the trailer and items in it combined with the hilly mountainous terrain will put a lot of stress on the transmission. Adding a cooler will lower the temperature of the fluid and increase the life of the transmis
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• Availability of Tailgate Bar for 1997 Jeep Wrangler
  
• The Bestop Replacement Tailgate Bar, part # B5260101, you have referenced is for a 2007 to 2009 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. This part is just the bar that runs across the top of the tailgate and gives you an attachment point for the rear window of a Trektop soft top # B5680435, or # B5680535. This bar allows you to open the tailgate of your Jeep without opening or removing the rear window. It does not fit a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. For your 1997 Jeep Wrangler you will need the Bestop Rep
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• Electrical Connection from Motor Home to a Jeep Wrangler for Tail Lights when Flat Towing
  
• If you already have the diodes installed, all you have to do is it connect the motor home to the Jeep Wrangler. The diode kit probably came with a 4-Way flat trailer connector that should be at the front of the vehicle. In a perfect world, the motor home would have a 4-Way flat receptacle. If that is the case, just plug then into each other. If the motor home or the diode kit had a different type of connector, you will need an adapter or you may have to hardwire in the correct connector depen
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• Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitch # 24631 on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ
  
• Yes, we have Replacement Hardware Kits, item # RHK, Available for the hitches we sell. Once you navigate to the RHK page on our site, you will need to put in the hitch part number and manufacturer name, and we will send out the appropriate hardware for the hitch you have.
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• What is Difference Between 4.80-8 Trailer Tire and 4.80/4-8 Tire
  
• The tire size you referenced, 4.80-8, and 4.80/4-8 tire are interchangeable. The width is just slightly different, but will fit the same size wheels. The older tire size use to be a 4.00-8, so the 4-8 is added to the tire description so that those who have the older 4.00x8 tires, which are no longer available, will know that this size is compatible with their trailer. This is the case with the Kenda Bias Trailer Tire, part # AM30000. I have linked a tire size FAQ that shows the different t
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• Towing Setup Recommendations for a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Pulling a Boat and Trailer
  
• The first thing you will need to do is check with Jeep to determine what the towing capacity is for certain. Next, you will want to get an accurate weight for the boat and trailer. Once you have those numbers we will be able to know what is safe for you to do with your trailer. In some states you are required to have trailer brakes on trailers that weigh over a certain amount. You will want to check with your local DOT to see what, if any, regulations are in place for trailer brakes. A simple
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• Converting European 7-Way Wiring Harness on 1997 Jeep Wrangler Back to US 4-Way Wiring Harness
  
• On a European 7-Way trailer connector, the connector is pinned out differently than those used in the United States. They also use more wires to cover the same functions as a US wiring configuration. I would not have an adapter that could be used to adapt your European 7-Way connector to a US 4-Way connector. It would be much more beneficial to wire the trailer to work with a US configuration and to replace the wiring harness on your 1997 Jeep Wrangler back to US specs. When you rewire your E
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• Base Plates, Wiring, Safety Cables, and Braking System to Flat Tow a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  
• For your 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Stowmaster tow bar, you can use either Standard Base Plates, # 1411-1 or XL Base Plates # 1411-2. The difference is that the XL base plates feature removable draw bar arms. There is no cutting, welding, or holes that need to be drilled to install either one of these base plate kits. To complete the towing set up for your Jeep, you will need safety cables, lighting, and a supplemental braking system as required by law. For safety cables, I recommend Ro
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• WIll 15x7 Rims with 33x10.5R15 Wheels and Tires fit on a Curt Spare Tire Carrier # C31006
  
• Yes, the spare tire of your 1997 TJ Wrangler that has a 33x10.50R15 tire size on a 15x7 ecco cast aluminum spoke rim with a bolt pattern of 5 inches on 4-1/2 inches will be able to mount to the Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier, part # C31006.
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• Will The RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522 Fit My 1997 Jeep Wrangler Tow Bar
  
• If your Jeep has the vehicle specific base plate kit mounted to the Jeep, then the RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar, part # RM-522, will fit your 1997 Jeep Wrangler. Part # RM-522 is compatible with Roadmaster EZ, MX, XL, and Standard base plates and vehicles that weigh less than 6,000 pounds. The correct base plate kit that we have available to fit a 1997 Jeep Wrangler is the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, part # 1424-1, which is compatible with the Falcon Tow Bar # RM-5
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• When Is the Battery Used On The Roadmaster Even Brake Braking System # RM-9400
  
• On the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Proportional Braking System, part # RM-9400, the battery will have a minimal drain on the battery at all times because it uses a constant self-diagnostic test on the system at all times and transmits the testing info to the wireless monitor. The monitor will show you that the Even Brake system is fully operational. The drain on the battery would be very minimal when it is doing the self-diagnostic testing. It also has a Power Save low battery protection f
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• Will the Bestop Supertop Soft Top, # B5470937, fit my 1997 Jeep Wrangler with Half Doors
  
• I spoke with my contact at Bestop and he informed me that the Bestop Supertop Soft Top for Jeep, # B5470937, will fit your 1997 Jeep Wrangler SE with half doors as long as there are no modifications made to the Jeep that affect the installation of a factory top. I have included installation details below.
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• Ball Mount for 1997 Grand Cherokee
  
• The ball mount needed will depend on the size of the receiver opening in your hitch, 1-1/4 or 2 inch. The class II ballmount, part # 3592 that you looked at will fit your vehicle if it has the the 1-1/4 inch receiver. If you have the 2 inch receiver, part # 2923 would be a great choice.
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• Can I Get Hidden Hitch Replacement Hardware For My 1997 Jeep TJ
  
• Yes, you can purchase the installation hardware for your Hidden Hitch Class III Round Tube Trailer Hitch, part # 87431. You can order the kit by entering part number RHK and then, on the Replacement Hardware Kit page, entering the part number of the hitch you have and selecting the manufacturer of the hitch.
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• Factory Wiring Harness that Does Not Work on a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  
• If you have tested the trailer connector with a circuit tester like part # 40376, and determined that the harness not working has nothing to do with a blown fuse, then you will want to replace the converter unit. We have a T-1 Connector, part # 118349, that is specifically designed for your vehicle. The unit draws its 12V power directly from the vehicle battery, instead of drawing it through the vehicle lighting circuits. Installation is a snap, with no cutting or splicing required.
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