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Old 08-18-2014 | 03:27 PM
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Im looking into buying a hitch for the jeep to tow a jetski and maybe a jet boat. I would also use it as a recovery point for my jeep. Is it a bad idea to buy a hitch used? I woudlnt buy one with a ton of rust but i cant afford a new one. Ive seen some decent ones at junkyards also. Lastly will a hitch from 84-96 work on my 2000?
Old 08-18-2014 | 03:39 PM
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A used Class III will work fin for you as for the yrs I'm not sure, but I do have one that I removed from my 1999 XJ when I replaced the rear bumper a Class III. Its in VG shape if interested contract me with a PM I'm in MO.
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im in michigan so that wont work. thanks though.
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im trying to get an OEM hitch off of my neighbor's XJ. its slow going since i need to borrow a hand grinder from someone to get the bolts off, but the hitch itself isnt too bad. if it isnt crumbling apart or something like that, id use it.
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do i need to have nut strips in order to install a hitch?
Old 08-18-2014 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mcd58
do i need to have nut strips in order to install a hitch?
yes.. i used this one on my last XJ


http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJ/XJNTSP.html
Old 08-19-2014 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mcd58
do i need to have nut strips in order to install a hitch?
Yes you do and I have a new set also.
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