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Code: 36423
Retail:$210.45
Price:$112.95
Shipping Weight: 28 pounds
Shipping SpecialThis fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch is perfect for your light-duty towing and hitch rack needs. Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry strength standards. Drawbar, pin and clip sold separately.
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Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
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Video of Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
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Today on this 2011 Jeep Compass, were gonna install part number 36423 from Draw-Tite. This will also apply to part number 90156 from the Hidden Hitch.This is what the hitch looks like once installed in the vehicle. Next, well give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground is going to be 15 inches and from the center of the hitch pinhole to the outside edge of the bumper is going to be 5 inches. Alright, now were going to show you how the hitch is installed.On the 2011 vehicle, we do have to do some trimming on the bumper face shift. So well start doing that.
First thing were gonna do is find our center mark on our bumper face shift. Were gonna measure from the center of the plastic rivet over and thats gonna 6 5/8 inches. Thats whats called out in the instructions. Well double check ourselves from both side. And on each side of the mark were gonna measure out 1 inches.
Now those are our base marks. Now, from this edge going straight up, we need to go back 2 inches. So you need a square to figure it out. From our outside marks, well measure up 2 inches. On the other side well do the same thing again.
Then well make a line going across. Now it gives us a straight line to match our bottom line. And then you square the straight edge where you make the lines to cutout. With our lines in place, we can go ahead and cut it out. And then well score across the top here with a knife then we can bend it and break in half.Now next thing were gonna do is lower the exhaust to make it a little easier to put the hitch up into place.
Lets put a strap around the exhaust to keep it controlled as we lower it down. This is our strap right here.First off, were gonna lower the exhaust and get it out of the way for some working room. Were gonna spray the exhaust hanger with some lubricant and then remove it to just get it out of the way.Alright, at this point its a good idea to get an extra set of hands and then we can test the hitch in place and test a cutout. The mounting points of the forward hitch are right here and here. The holes go through all the way through the frame and our hitch mounts to the inside of the frame. And our bolts will install from the outside like this. We got the two bolts going towards the front, now well go ahead and push our hitch up, and see how much more we need to cut if any. As you can see, were pushing up the bumper fish a little bit. Well cut out a half inch and well check it again. We have cut out another 5/8 of an inch higher to get the clearance that we wanted. Now well go ahead and push the hitch up to place and go ahead, and run the second bolt in. This is gonna be the bolt thats close to the bumper. Now we may be in a little bit of a bind so we have to get a starter first and kinda thread it in to help work it into place. For a forward bolt well get the conical tooth washer and the rear bolt well get the lock washer and then install the nut.At this point, we got our hardware installed. Well go ahead and hand tight them and torque them down as specified in the instructions. At this point, well go ahead and reinstall the exhaust.So with that, were finished with our install. And there you have it for part number 36423 from Draw-Tite.
2007 - 2011 Jeep Compass All Models
2007 - 2011 Jeep Patriot All Models
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (18 Customer Reviews)
by: Manny G.06/23/2011
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Great experience! Super fast shipping- great product- as described etc. Would definently recommend/use again! 17789
by: Dan S.05/25/2011
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I was able to install this hitch myself on my 2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude. I did so in my carport, without a lift or jack, there was just enough room. It was a tight fit to get the torque wrench in there to tighten up the bolts, but I got them all, and did NOT have to remove the muffler, heat shield or this black device attached to the frame, next to the heat shield. I had to do some trimming on the rear fascia as it curves all the way down below the muffler. (I only had to trim the center, about 6-8" up, and aprox 6" across (could have been less, 2" or so, but I was unsure about how the safety chain loops would fit. The wiring harness was not too hard to install either. Good products. Thanks. Dan S.15348
by: James D.01/24/2012
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nice hitch,bolt holes lined up ,excellent fit,its nice to see quality workmanship at a descent price,thanks30259
by: Steve C.01/21/2012
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Bought this for my 2010 Compass. First, shipping was fast. Installation took 20 minutes for the hitch. Looks great, fits right. I also bought the vehicle specific wiring kit... admittedly I only bought it to qualify for free shipping, but after installing the kit, I will never ever ever splice another wire on my vehicles again. So clean looking, easy, and you don't have to cut wires on your new car or truck. Great hitch, easy install, the wiring kit is highly recommended, fast shipping....overall just a great experience.30072
by: Dustin01/11/2012
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Hitch arrived very fast. Fully bolted on in about half hour just like description said. Very good deal, I would highly recommend.29532
by: BW11/28/2011
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This is a very nice product. I used my floor jack and installed the hitch without a problem. The only thing that is a problem is re-installing the rear tow hook. Draw-Tite says to simply drill out the tow hook to 5/8" and install with the hitch. Well, let me tell you that tow hook is very hard. After trying 3 metal bits on my drill press, I took the hook to a tool and die shop. They had a tough time drilling through it with their bits. The owner said "wow that thing was hard". I've read many forums where people are re-installing the hook and hitch with the original Jeep hook bolts. I was not comfortable doing that. Anyway, the hitch and hook are installed with the supplied 5/8" bolts, torqued down, and lookin good. 27442
by: James C09/16/2011
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Receiver went on without a "hitch!" Good pun huh. Delivery was very timely. Very happy! I can now go get my new fishing boat. Wiring video is very helpful. Thanks24104
by: Bob S.08/15/2011
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Great value. Super fast delivery. Kind of a bugger to install but that was due to vehicle design and because I installed it on my back on a creeper. Done on a hoist should make the job much easier.21970
by: Kelly A.05/23/2011
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First off, Awesome Customer service. Always sent emails keeping you up to date. Item was shipped the next day. Easy to install.15192
by: Willie D05/07/2011
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Worked as described 13031
by: Sheldon Rosenberg04/08/2011
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Hitch fit exactly as stated, installation was easy. Ordering another one tonight for my dad with a bike rack!11377
by: Steve Church03/19/2011
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I ordered three items. All 3 items arrived at the same time, 'days' prior to when I expected them. All 3 items are exactly what I wanted, and the trailer hitch was perfect, fit's my little girls Jeep Patriot perfectly. I highly recommend etrailer! Thanks folks at etrailer. Steve9843
by: Keith S.03/16/2011
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Extremely easy to install for non-handy man like myself! Only took me 20 minutes to put it in. Etrailer was very good about keeping me informed of shipping as well. 9478
by: R. Mastrapa02/01/2011
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I am returning client from quite a few years ago. I definitively received awesome customer service. The product was as described and properly packaged. In addition, shipping time was surprisingly fast. I will definitively do business with you again.6501
by: Gerald E.12/20/2010
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Satisfied I recieved hitch 12/17/2010 installed it on 12/18/2010 went very well, I like the fact that you can only see the reciever part, it looks good.4360
by: Marty R.12/13/2010
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I wish all transactions were this easy I ordered a hitch and wiring kit for my Jeep Patriot and it arrived in just a few days. As stated on the web site the hitch was extremely easy to install and only took 20 minutes. The wiring harness went on in a flash too. I will definitely purchase from Etrailer again!4047
by: Allison01/25/2009
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Great Product, easy to install Purchased for 2008 Jeep Compass. Arrived lightening fast and was easy to install. Fit perfectly with no hassles. Would recommend.1529
by: Jake B.08/24/2008
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Built great & a snap to instal Installed this product on my 08 jeep compass today. Easy to do...follow the direstions & make sure to use a torque wrench (100 ft pounds is more than you think). No cutting is required unless you have the rallye.1215
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