Today on this 2004 Jeep Liberty we are going to install part number 13044 from Curt. The first thing we need to do on our vehicle is to lower the exhaust so you can get a little more working room on the passenger side of the vehicle. We are going to spray down the rubber exhaust hanger with some lubricant and just pry it off and get it out of the way. Next we will install a strap onto the exhaust just to help hold it out of the way a little bit because there is one hole in the frame that is just curved by the exhaust pipe. We just need to move it over just a little bit. Now we can show you the locations of where the hitch is going to bolt up on to the frame. 00:34
Our next step is to take the threads and clean them out because they are pretty rusted. Basically we are going to spray it down with some lubricant and we are going to take one of the hitch bolts and just work it in and out just a little bit just until you get it started. Run it a turn or two and then back it off. Then occasionally add some more lubricant and as you can see we have got a lot of junk to come out with the threads. The older the vehicle the longer this process will take. You want to repeat this process in all of the holes and make sure you get the bolts threaded in by hand and then we can install the hitch. 01:05
At this point we can install the hitch. It will be a good idea to have an extra set of hands at this point to help hook the hitch up and then thread the bolts into the frame. However we have got one bolt on each side. We will leave everything loose so we have enough wiggle room to install the rest of our hardware. With all of our hardware started we will snug down the bolts and then torque the bolts down as specified in the instructions. At this point we will reinstall our exhaust by slipping the rubber hanger back on to the vehicle. With that, that will finish our install. Now we have got our vehicle off the lift. We will give you a couple of measurements on the hitch that will help you pick out some accessories for your vehicle. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is going to be 17-1/ 4 inches and then from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer edge of the spare tire we are looking at 15 inches. There you have it for part number 13044 from Curt.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Jeep Liberty - Hidden Hitch
Today on our 2006 Jeep Liberty, we'll be installing Hidden Hitch, Part Number 87006. This is what our hitch to look like once it's installed. Next, we'll give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the rear spare tire is 9-3/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 15-3/4 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a drawbar, a bike rack or cargo carrier.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today were working on a 2012 Jeep Liberty we're going to install hidden hitch part number 87450. This would be comparable to Draw-tite part number 75578. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories from the new hitch such as a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. The center of the hitch pinhole is even with the outermost point of the bumper, from the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 19 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories. Now lets go ahead with the installation, our first step is were gonna point out the attachment points here on the driver side, this will be identical on the passenger side with the exception of the forward attachment point on the driver side and well need to remove the bolt pulling the brace to the rear suspension.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today were working on a 2012 Jeep Liberty we're going to install hidden hitch part number 36451. This would be also be comparable to Draw-tite hitch 90168. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories from the new hitch such as a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost point of the hitch pass the bumper is 2 inches, from the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 19 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation. Were gonna be attaching our hitch to the weld nuts that are already setup in the frame of the vehicle.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on this 2012 Jeep Liberty well be installing the Kurt hitch part number 13245. Now here are a couple of measurements that will help assist you when selecting a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. The center of the hitch pin is even with the bumper, the top of the receiver tube is 19 inches from the ground. Now lets go ahead with the installation, what were gonna do first is to point out the attachment points on this particular vehicular we will need to remove this bolt that is the attachment for the rear suspension. This will become our forward most attachment point on the hitch. What were gonna do after locating the mounting points is to clean them out using a half inch nylon brush.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Jeep Liberty
Today on this 2011 Jeep Liberty we're going to install hidden hitch part number 87450. This hitch install would be comparable to Draw-tite hitch part number 75578. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories from the new hitch such as a bike rack, cargo carrier, or a draw bar. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost part of the receiver tube is 2 and a half inches pass the bumper. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 19 and a half inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Jeep Liberty
Today on this 2011 Jeep Liberty, were gonna install a Draw-Tite Hitch part number 36451. This will be comparable to Hidden Hitch part number 90168.Heres some measurements that will assist you with selecting accessories for your hitch such as a draw bar , a bike rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost part of the receiver tube past the bumper is 2 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 19 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation.We got a total of four attachment points. Two on each side.
