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- Will the Curt Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier 18100 Clear 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ Spare when Folded
- On the Curt trailer hitch mount cargo carrier, # C18100, when folded it measures 5 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest edge of the carrier. You will need to measure from the center of the hitch pin hole on your Jeep straight back to the distance required to clear the spare tire. If that distance is less than 5 inches, the carrier will fit when folded.
On Class III trailer hitches we have installed on TJs the average distance to clear the spare tire is greater than 5 in
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- Will the Curt Front Mount Hitch # C31028 Install Below the Bumper on a 1999 Jeep TJ
- The Curt Front Mount Hitch, # C31028, does install under the bumper of your 1999 Jeep TJ and, according to my contact at Curt, will not interfere with the steering box or pitman arm.
I have attached a photo showing what the hitch will look like once installed. I have also attached a link to the installation instructions for you tow check out.
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- Clearance of Swagman Platform Bike Carrier, Part # S64663, On 2000 Jeep TJ Wrangler
- My contact at Swagman advises that the back edge of the main 2 x 2 inch horizontal tube will extend back 16 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole on your receiver. I have included a measured drawing of this carrier that will help illustrate.
Another common concern for owners of vehicles with rear-mounted spare tires is clearance for the spare.
You can determine the position of the Swagman Platform Bike Carrier, Part # S64663, when mounted on your 2000 Jeep TJ by measuring back from th
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- Will MaxxTow 30x50 Wheelchair Carrier, Part # MT70106, Clear Spare Tire of a 2003 Jeep Wrangler TJ
- You can determine the clearance of the MaxxTow 30x50 Folding Wheelchair Carrier, part # MT70106, to your Jeep TJ spare tire by measuring back from the center of the hitch pin hole (the hole that accepts the hitch pin that secures the hitch to a trailer or cargo carrier). If the distance from the center of the hole to the outside edge of your spare tire is less than 7-1/2 inches, the spare tire will clear the nearest edge of the carrier when it is in the folded position.
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- Availability of Soft Doors for a 2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Unlimited
- I spoke with my contact at Bestop and he stated that you can use 2-piece soft doors # B5178915 on your 2006 TJ Unlimited. He also stated that for that model year, the black that was used was black diamond # B5178935. The doors do come in pairs.
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- Replacement Factory Style Windshield Channel for a 1999 Jeep Wrangler TJ
- The part you are looking for is the factory style windshield channel. We have replacement channel # B5501401. It works with OEM soft tops and Bestop Supertop NX and Trektop NX fabric soft tops. It is designed to fit 1997 to 2006 Jeep Wrangler (TJ). I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
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- Solution for Carrying Two Kayaks on 2006 Jeep Wrangler Soft Top
- As long as both you kayaks do not exceed the 150 lb weight limit of the rack system, you can indeed carry kayaks with the Bestop HighRock Overhead Rack.
I would recommend the Yakima BigStack 2 Kayak Carrier, part # Y04041, which would mount directly to the HighRock Rack. The carrier also includes bow/stern tie downs.
Keep in mind that since the bars will be located over the rear portion of your Jeep, the length of the kayaks will not be centered on the vehicle.
Yakima also offers a roo
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- Base Plate Recommendations for 2001 Jeep TJ
- For your 2001 Jeep Sport, you will need the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 1424-1. This product features a hidden bracket design and can be easily removed via 2 pins. The installation is easy and requires no welding and instructions and mounting hardware is included.
Another option for your double-tube bumpered Jeep is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1120. This item spreads towing force evenly which lessens the weight on your vehicles suspension. It also features easy installation with no weld
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- Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers for 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ
- Jeep Wrangler models are not equipped with the under dash connector for installing a brake controller, so there is not a harness that would allow a plug and play installation available, I am sorry to say.
Fortunately, a brake controller can be easily installed using our brake controller installation kit, part # ETBC7. The kit includes an adapter that will convert your existing 4-pole trailer connector to a 7-way. If your Jeep does not already have a 4-pole trailer connector, one will need to
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- Upper Door Sliders for a 2006 Jeep Wrangler X TJ
- The Bestop Upper Door Sliders, # B5178715, are designed to fit the 2006 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) but not unlimited models. The X is not an unlimited so there will not be a fit issue. They fit factory tops (Bestop also makes the OEM tops for Jeep) and aftermarket Bestop Jeep tops. I also linked the door sliders that fit the 2006 TJ. There are different colors available.
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- Base Plates and Flat Towing Accessories for 2001 Jeep Wrangler
- Since you have a Roadmaster tow bar, your best bet would be to use a Roadmaster Base Plate.
The base plate kit you need will depend on the front bumper of your Wrangler.
If you have a U-channel or single tube bumper, use # 1420-1. If you have a double tube bumper with NO front leaf springs, use part # 1424-1.
If you do not already have safety cables, use # RM-643 for a coiled cable or # RM-645 if you prefer a straight cable.
You will also need to wire your Wrangler for flat towing. I
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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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- Compatibility of Bestop Replace-A-Top with Factory Bow Kit # B5500201 for 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ
- According to Bestop, the # B5500201 Replacement Factory-Style Bow Hardware Kit is indeed compatible with the # 51124 Bestop Replace-A-Top you currently have.
To see the installation details for the top and the Bow Kit, click the provided links.
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- Can the Roadmaster to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bar Adapter Mount to Flat Bumper on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler
- The Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter, # RM-033, that you referenced must be attached to base plates. The bumper on your 2006 Jeep Wrangler is not rated for towing.
I pulled the adapter from my warehouse and found that this adapter measures 33 inches wide x 2 inches tall. I have attached a photo of these measurements for you.
For your Jeep you can use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX1120, without having to use an adapter for your Blue Ox tow bar. I verified with
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- Weight Capacity and Weight of the Surco Spare-Tire-Mounted Cargo Basket # SPSJ4319
- I spoke with my contact at Surco and they said the weight capacity on the Surco Spare-Tire-Mounted Cargo Basket, part # SPSJ4319, is 100 lbs evenly distributed. They also said the cargo carrier by itself weighs 20 lbs.
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- Is a Windshield Channel Required to Install a Bikini Top on a 2004 Jeep TJ
- You will need a windshield channel to install the pavement Ends top, # PE4152135. We do have the exact part you will need for your Jeep for this installation. It is # B51238. I have included a link to the installation instructions for the windshield channel for you,
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- Is Any Extra Hardware Needed to Install Bestop Trail Cover # B8103737 on Jeep Wrangler TJ
- There is no extra hardware needed to install the Bestop All-Weather Trail Cover, part # B8103737, to your Jeep Wrangler TJ.
The cover # B8103737 is designed to install on your 1997 to 2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ without a complete top in place. If it is a soft top then the bows will need to be folded down. The straps are designed to fit the stock model Wrangler TJ and might not latch to any aftermarket steps or rocker guards that have been added to the vehicle.
I am including a link to the insta
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- Will the Thule Artificial Rain Gutters Work For Additional Cross Bar Spread on a 2005 Jeep Wrangler
- I spoke with my contact at Thule about the rain gutters and rain gutter kit for your 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
If you are only carrying skis you could use the Thule load bars, # THLB58, and the Thule gutter feet, # TH300, on the rain gutters above the doors on your 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. This will provide a cross bar spread of 18 inches, which pretty much limits you to ski carriers.
If you need additional cross bar spread for other roof mounted items 36 inches cross bar spread w
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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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- What is the Difference Between the Curt Hitches # 13430 and # 13408 for a 2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler
- The biggest difference between Curt Hitch # 13430 and # 13408 is that the # 13430 has a round cross tube whereas the # 13408 has a square cross tube. This difference is primarily an aesthetic difference since both of these hitches have the same towing capacities. Another difference between the two hitches is how it attaches to the frame of your 2006 Jeep TJ. I attached a picture that shows the different mounting methods each hitch has.
I also attached a picture of both of these hitches instal
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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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- Base Plates, Safety Cables, Lighting, and Supplemental Braking to Flat Tow a 2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ
- The Blue Ox Base Plates, # BK1118, do have a 2 prong attachment point that will accept the Blue Ox Aladdin Tow Bar. The picture is a typical photo to just show where the base plates will be once installed. So it will install the same way as it did on your other vehicle.
Also, I asked my contact at Blue Ox about the TJ model Jeep. She stated that as long as your 2000 Jeep TJ is a Wrangler, the base plates will fit. i know we have separate listings in our fit guide for Wrangler and TJ but accor
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- Installation Position of Front Mount Hitch On a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited TJ
- The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch, # 65048, will mount on the top of the bumper on your 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited TJ. I have linked the installation instructions and an installation video for you to review. You will need to remove the plastic shield, OEM tow hooks, and upper bumper bolts, to install this hitch.
You may also be interested in the HighRock 4x4 Hitch Mounted Tow Strap Loop, # B4292201.
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- What Are Overall Exterior Dimensions For Curt Roof Cargo Basket # C18115
- I contacted our representative at Curt about the Curt Roof Cargo Basket # C18115. He informed me that the exterior dimensions for the basket measure 43-1/4 inches long, 39-1/4 inches wide, and 4-1/2 inches tall.
I have linked instructions for the Curt Roof Cargo Basket # C18115.
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- Is a Bolt Included With the Draw-Tite Handle Nut Assembly # 1332
- The Draw-Tite Handle Nut Assembly, part # 1332 is a 1/2 inch nut that is welded to a handle. It does not include a bolt. I am including a link to a video that will show how the handle nut works.
If you are needing the bolt and other hardware, you might consider looking at the replacement hardware kit for your particular hitch. The replacement hardware kit will include all the bolts, washers, and handle nuts, that would be required to install your particular hitch on your vehicle.
The Repla
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- Outside Width Dimension of the Redline Trailer Hanger # E4139
- I went out into our warehouse and pulled a Front/Center/Rear Hanger for Double-Eye Springs, part # E4139, and measured the outside width of it.
It measures 2-5/16 inches from the outside of one side of the # E4139 to the other side. Check out the picture to the right to see this measurement.
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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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- Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited LJ
- From what I was able to learn about the 2006 Jeep LJ, from 2004 to 2006 LJ was the unlimited version and had a 10 inch longer wheel base. Both can fall under the umbrella of a Wrangler so you will be able to use Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118409. I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler for reference.
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- Recommend Replacement Rear Window and Soft Upper Doors For 2003 Jeep TJ
- I contacted our representative at Bestop about a replacement rear window and soft upper doors for your 2003 Jeep TJ.
For a replacement rear window, you will need Replacement Window Rear, part # B390-45, which zips into a factory Jeep top or factory replacement Jeep top.
For soft upper doors, you will need Bestop Soft Upper Doors, part # B5179015, which includes the framing and will bolt into your existing factory steel half doors.
For just the soft upper doors without the framing, we h
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- Where Are The Connection Points Located For Tow Ready Wiring Harness # 118356 On A 1997 Jeep TJ
- Yes, the 1997 Jeep TJ will come with trailer wiring connectors located at each rear corner. The vehicles wiring harnesses are underneath the vehicle, behind a protective cover on each side of the vehicle. Temporarily remove each of the protective covers under the vehicle next to the rear bumper. There will be connection points matching the ends of the T-connector on the Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness, part # 118356, on both sides of the vehicle.
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