Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 1981 Jeep CJ-5
Published 11/10/2017
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Question:
Is there a trailer hitch for a 81 CJ5?
asked by: Alex
Expert Reply:
We do have a trailer hitch that will fit your 1981 Jeep CJ-5. It is Curt trailer hitch # 13412. This is a Class III trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend 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 ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
And to complete the towing set up you can use trailer wiring harness # 18252 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of your Jeep.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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