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Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Video

Today we are going to install part number 87424 on a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The hitch itself mounts onto the very end of the last cross member on the vehicle frame itself, and that is of course right behind the plastic bumper here. But it installs in 4 bolt holes here in the center. Basically the hitch wraps around the beam here and the bolts go through and attach it and basically bolt it into place. Our first step we need to do is go ahead and lower the exhaust, basically to help get the muffler out of the way so you can run the bolts straight into the frame. We just needed that little bit of flexibility to get the bolts into place. Now we can simply put our hitch up into place and then run our bolts in. Once you get your bolts started you can go ahead and snug them down. more

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Posted: 8/30/2008 2:49:35 PM

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Video

Today we are going to install part number 87594, from Hidden Hitch, on our 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This install will also apply to part number 75139 from Draw Tite. To make our install a little bit easier what we are going to do is pull out these rivets here where the bumper cover is. That was we can pull it out a little bit and give it a little bit extra wrench access room. You will need access here, which will not be so bad, but on the other side you will need all the room you can get to pull it out. The first thing we are going to want to do point out is that a lot of people miss the hole going towards the rear of your bumper, this one right here with the strap gets used. It is kind of hard to see but you take that bolt out and this one and this furthermost one here. The last one stays in place because it will keep the rock shield in place. more

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Posted: 8/7/2008 4:28:40 PM

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Jeep Lorado 4X4 - Video

First step involves getting access to the bumper, which involves removing the spare tire, which gives you more working room. Next we take off these rivets here and here which are on each side. Take those down and pull the bumper cover back a little bit so well have working room for our hitch. The next two rows we take out will give us access to the back side of the bumper even more. So we take out this one and there will be one on the corresponding more

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Posted: 7/23/2008 12:13:23 PM

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Jeep Liberty - Video

Before we begin installing, its a good idea to inspect the vehicle first. On this particular model, or any model run into, the nuts installed in the frame can sometimes get corroded. If you look closely you can tell theyre rusted up so the paint is flaking off from the inside. We really need to clean those out before we get started. What you want to do is find yourself a lubricant like WD-40 or some other penetrate that will work to loosen up the rust in there. What you can do is use the bolts that came with the hitch, run them a little bit in a little bit out, just to get the the stuff cleaned out a little bit. In extreme cases you may have to go out and buy a tap, thats the best way if it is too rusted out and you cant see the threads at all. Well try it the conventional way first. It can take a while, we spent 20-25 minutes cleaning all 6 holes out. more

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Posted: 8/7/2008 4:38:45 PM

Trailer Hitch Installation - 1997 Jeep Cherokee - Video

Jeeps are the original outdoor enthusiasts vehicle of choice. Now we have many SUVs but those Jeeps are still just fun to drive! A receiver hitch on your Jeep will allow you to tow a trailer, think boats or jet skis, use a cargo carrier for extra cargo room or use a hitch mounted bike rack. However you like to spend your down time a hitch will help make it more enjoyable. This video shows us installing a custom fit receiver on a Cherokee. The hitch was designed to make the process as easy as possible so no drilling is required. Take a minute to watch it, we are sure afterwards you will be calling to place your order more

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Posted: 7/23/2008 11:23:29 AM

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Video

Today we are going to install hitch part number V81800 on a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 2 forward most bolts are going to be here and here and they are going to be replaced. We are going to replace them after we put the hitch up. The rear most one is this bolt right here. As you can see there is a strap coming off the gas tank as well. We are going to go ahead and remove this bolt and the strap can stay right there. While we put the hitch into place. We are over on the passenger side now to show you the same bolts but on the opposite side. You have these 2 here that we are going to remove and replace when the hitch goes up. If it does not have a bolt in it then it is an existing weld nut. You want to go ahead and clean that out really good more

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Posted: 7/23/2008 11:33:23 AM