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Old 12-24-2010 | 07:32 PM
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So I would like to use a rear hitch receiver as a tow point. What reciever would you recommend to use?
Old 12-24-2010 | 07:36 PM
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They make one with a huge hook!
Old 12-24-2010 | 07:37 PM
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The part that mounts to the frame? I'm talking about the whole set up
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Oh in that case my 99 has a Curt (Manufacturing Company). It came on it and looks grate I also have pulled why more then I should with it like my 95 with the trailer around 5000LB's
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Wow! Sounds good! Have you ever gotten pulled out with it?
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Not in mud yet but I would expect it to work just fine. I have been high centered a few times and got pulled out using it. That worked fine. I think any hitch would work just fine I just like the angled round tube mine has instead of the straight square one that came stock.
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Great thanks for the help!
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Originally Posted by Deanxj97
So I would like to use a rear hitch receiver as a tow point. What reciever would you recommend to use?


https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/tow...-66502/index2/

Here is what I have. Just put these on about a month ago. The rear mounts with 4 bolts on each side. Very strong set up. I got both front and rear hitches from etrailer for under $300 with the trailer wiring kit. Check out the link.
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I've got a Reese on mine and 0 issues being pulled or pulling for it.
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Originally Posted by Irongrave
I've got a Reese on mine and 0 issues being pulled or pulling for it.
Yeah a lot of people recommend Reese, dumb Question but could I use it to lift the jeep with a hi lift?
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i have before not the smartest place to jack from but it works if needed
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Well in the front I have a jcr bumper to use the hi lift on, but idk where to lift from the rear?
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If you have a ball in its not that scary. My Try ball one works good since it has a longer flat point.
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Ok so as long as I have a hitch in it I should be fine?


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