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• Hitch That Fits a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
  Each of the hitches you mentioned, the Curt # 13251 and Draw-Tite # 75338 will fit a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo; the only models they will not fit are the SRT-8. I recommend going with the Draw-Tite # 75338 because it has a tongue weight capacity of 750 lbs, which is 250 lbs more than the Curt hitch. I've added a photo showing how this hitch looks on a Laredo for you to take a look at. To add a 4-way connector you will need wiring harness # 118425 if your Jeep does not have the...
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• Installation of a Trailer Hitch Receiver
  We do perform installs if you're local to Wentzville, MO. If you're not, you can order the hitch from us and have it installed in your area. Most trailer shops and mechanics will perform the work. If you can tell me the year, make, and model of your SUV I'd be happy to recommend a specific trailer hitch receiver.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch And Wiring For 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2008 Grand Cherokee is the Curt Trailer Hitch # 13251. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. I have attached a link to an installation video of this hitch on a 2008 Grand Cherokee you can check out. As you can see in the video, the receiver is below the bumper. The bumper on the vehicle in the video does not have a relief as you mentioned. If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit...
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• Adding a 4- and 7-Way Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  If your 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee did not come with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector then there will be know plug and play options for a 4- and 7-Way connector but you can hardwire in one using # ETBC7. If it did come with a factory 7-Way then you can use # 20135 which is both a 4-Way and 7-Way. If you decide to hardwire in an ETBC7 and you do not already have trailer wiring, you will first need to install a 4-Way using # 118425. Then you will go ahead with the ETBC7 installation....
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• Availabillity of a Hitch for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Rocky Mountain Edition
  The Curt instructions do say that their hitch will not fit on the Rocky Mountain Edition vehicles. I spoke to my contact and was told that there is a bumper bracket that interferes with their hitch on that model. I checked with my contact at Reese, Draw-Tite and Hidden hitch and was told that their hitches will fit the Rocky Mountain edition. You can choose from any of their hitches on the page linked below. I would recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch, item # 75338, which we...
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• Should there be Up and Down Movement in a Trailer Hitch After it is Installed
  Once a trailer hitch such as # 13251 is install the hitch should not be able to move. If it does then the likely cause is hardware that is not torqued down to the specifications in the instructions or the holes the hitch uses to attach to the vehicle are rounded out, possibly due to corrosion. If the mounting location is the issue then the only way to really fix it is to either replace the part on the vehicle, which would be very expensive, or have a local welding shop fix it. I do not...
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• Torque Rating for Bolts On Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  The torque specs for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13251 which is a fit for a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee can be found in the most up to date copy of the installation instructions which can be seen in the link attached for you below. The torque specs can change which is why you will need to refer to the link with an up to date copy of the instructions. If you need a torque wrench we do have some cost effective options for you like the Powerbuilt Beam-Type Torque Wrench part # ALL644044.
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• Compatible Trailer Hitch for a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Yes, that will be the correct hitch you need to pull a single Jet Ski with your 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Curt hitch item # 13251 you've selected has a towing capacity of up to 5000 lbs. When loaded, the weight of a jet ski trailer can fluctuate from 800 to 3,000 pounds with an average load capacity of 1,500 pounds. You'll also need a 4-way connector to the Jeep to power the trailer's signal lights. I recommend purchasing the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector...
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• Is Bumper Fascia Cutting Required for Installation of the Curt Hitch #13251On a Jeep Grand Cherokee
  If you are installing the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, item # 13251, on a 2005 to 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (except SRT8), there will be no cutting of the fascia required to install the hitch. If your vehicle has any aftermarket parts, then that will need to be determined at the time of installation. Some items you may need with the Class III hitch are listed below. Drawbar # C45010 Hitch Ball # 19260 or # 19247 Hitch Lock Kit # e99039
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• Is Fascia Cutting Required to Install Hitch 13251 on a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Hitch # 13251 does not require any fascia cutting for installation, but you will need to remove your tow hooks, if your 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with them. You will need to remove the plastic push fasteners so you can pull back your bumper cover, but these would be re-inserted after the hitch is installed. I have included a link to the installation instructions, and an installation video for a similar vehicle showing how the push fasteners are removed and re-installed.
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• Base Plates, Tow Bar, Wiring, Safety Cables, and Braking System to Flat Tow a 2000 Chevy S-10
  The first thing you will need are base plates on the 2000 Chevy S-10 LS. There are several options available depending on if the truck has 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive. For 2 wheel drive, I recommend Roadmaster Base Plates, # 161-1. For 4 wheel drive, use Roadmaster base Plates, # 179-2. These are XL style base plates which means the visible part can be removed when not towing. Next, you will need a tow bar compatible with XL style base plates. I recommend the RoadMaster Tracker Tow...
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• Choosing the Correct Hitch for a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006
  I recommend the Draw-Tite Hitch item # 75338. The Draw-Tite has a higher towing and tongue capacity than the Curt item # 13251. The Draw-Tite has a 7500 lbs GTW over 5000 lbs GTW for the Curt. The tongue weight being a difference of 750 lbs and 500 lbs respectfully. The hitches have identical installation methods. They both require lowering the spare tire, removing a couple of pins holding on a piece of trim, installing 4 bolts through the rear bumper support, then reinstalling the trim...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel
  Yes, the Curt Hitch part # 13251 that you referenced has been confirmed to fit all models of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee except for the SRT-8 model so it would work well on your diesel model. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. For trailer wiring you would want the part # 118425. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch...
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• Which Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Fits 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Curt makes a hitch 13172 but it is not a fit for a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee so it would not work for you. Instead you'd want the Curt Class III hitch part # 13251 for a similar hitch confirmed as a fit. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo for Towing Fishing Cart
  The most popular hitch receiver for your 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo is the 2-inch Class III hitch # 13251 from Curt. This installs without drilling, as do all other available hitches that you can see on the linked page. This hitch fits all GC models expect the SRT-8. This 2-inch Cass III hitch gives you a higher capacity than smaller 1-1/4-inch types but also costs less than other Class III hitches. All required mounting hardware is included and an installation video is linked as...
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• Curt Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 Jeep Commander
  I have a hitch solution I can provide for you, but the Curt hitch part # 13251 that you referenced would not fit your 2006 Jeep Commander. Instead you would want the Curt hitch part # 13414. This hitch has been confirmed to fit your Commander and would work well. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  I have another option for you, but the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Multi Fit - Class III - 2" # C13900 you were looking at is designed to fit older Jeep Grand Cherokee's and will not fit your vehicle. Instead I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 13251 which is confirmed to fit your 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee as long as it is not a SRT model. The # 13251 has a 500lb tongue weight rating and 5000lb trailer weight rating make it a great option for carrying...
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• Dimensions for Installation of the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch # 13251 on a 2006 Grand Cherokee
  I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, item # 13251, and the dimensions are as follows. The two outermost through holes on the forward most plate and weld nuts on the rear most plate are 11-1/8 inches apart on center. The two center holes and weld nuts are 4 inches on center apart. The outside holes to the center holes are 3-5/8 inches on center apart. The distance between the two hitch plates is 2-5/8 inches. From the bottom of the inside of the...
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• Difference in Draw-Tite # 75338 and Curt Hitch # 13251 For 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  The Draw-Tite Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # 75338, and the Curt Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # 13251, for your 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee are similar hitches. The installation is the same on both of them. I am including links to the instructions on both of the hitches and videos of both of the hitches being installed on a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The main difference between the two hitches is the # 75338 will have a higher gross trailer weight capacity (GTW) and maximum tongue weight capacity...
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• Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with Electric Brakes Using a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  How's your 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped now? If it doesn't have any type of trailer wiring already then the best thing to do is to add a 4-way connector and convert it to a 7-way. Reason being is that the 4-way, like part #HM11142555, is easy to install because it plugs in behind each tail light. No splicing at all. Then use our # ETBC7 kit to convert that 4-way to the 7-way. The kit plugs into the 4-way you already installed for the lighting functions and then you run the 12-volt...
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• Will the Curt Hitch for a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Work With Full Size Spare Tire
  The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13251 which is a fit for a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will work on models with the full size spare wheel/tire without issue. That said, you may need to lower the spare tire just a bit to get the hitch up into position then you can raise the factory spare wheel/tire back up into its original location without issue. If you will be towing a trailer then you'll also need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118425 and the etrailer Ball Mount Kit part...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  The most popular hitch we offer for your 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Curt Hitch part # 13251. When this hitch is installed it will sit just below the cut out of your bumper. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch...
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• Recommended Hitch and Towing Accessories for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  For your 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, I would recommend the Curt Class III Receiver, part # C13182. The hitch uses tubular steel for the crossbar, and in the opinion of many people, is more attractive than the square tube steel. The # 13251 would bolt into a reinforced tubular steel cross member welded to the frame of certain Jeep and Dodge Ram vehicles. The reinforced cross member was essentially a pre-installed hitch without the receiver. Beginning with the 2011 model year, Jeep discontinued...
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• Is Curt Class III Trailer Hitch for a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rated for Weight Distribution
  Curt Class III trailer hitch # 13251 for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated for use with weight distribution. When used with weight distribution the gross trailer weight capacity is 5,500 pounds and the tongue weight capacity is 550 pounds. You would need to stay within that limit or within the capacity of the vehicle, whichever is lower. You can use a weight distribution system that is rated for 600 pounds tongue weight such as # FA94-00-0600 or # FA92-00-0600 but will be limited to...
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