picked up a class 5 trailer hitch today for 35 bucks brand new from the junk yard

sould i build my own recovery squar tube?
is a vavle cover gasket hard to do? [ no right?]
how good arerugged ridge towhooks?

thanks

 

Okay... first a Class 5 trailer hitch is defined as...
Class 5

Any Trailer hitch with capacity greater than 10000# gross trailer weight and 1000-1200# tongue weight. Usually a 2.5" receiver or in some special cases a 2" receiver.


There is not one made for a Cherokee.

A valve cover is easy to change..

If you are looking for something for rear recovery, you can get a tow hook insert from Tomken or about 5 other manufacturers..

 

They are sold at Harbor Frieght for about $15.00, if they are carried in your area. If you can fab, than go for it it would be cheaper! VC gasket is easy! I have never heard of RR towhooks, so I can not give an opinion on them. Hope this helps!! Did you get a new keyboard, because your posts look better, easier to read!! Thanks!!

 

i swere it says class 5 from drawe tite i couldnt believ the price and it came off a newer xj with all the hardwere

 

I have Rugged Ridge (front) tow hooks and brackets on my ZJ...no problems.

 

If the hitch came off of an XJ then it is alright but as stated a Class V is a whoppin' big hitch. Only seen those on dual wheeled pick-ups and larger trucks.
The valve cover as also stated is an easy fix. Just make sure that the old gasket/gasket material is completely removed from both surfaces before putting the new gasket on.
Never seen any Rugged Ridge hooks so can't really comment except to say that their stuff enjoys a very good reputation.

 

RR tow hooks and brackets http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...002376/c-10101

 

Too much $$

http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=3804

 

FTW
http://jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/...p?idProduct=40

 

what the.......gotta love the internet.

kyle wins.

 

I've had RR tow hooks on my Jeep for about 3 months now. I have pulled 2 people out and they still look good, no bends, tweaks, etc. They install in about an hour. If you do get them, retorque the bolts after a few days and then check them again after your first use. This is recommended for any aftermarket tow hooks, not just RR.
HTH.
Mike