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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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Default Tow hitch on 99 sport

I want to put a tow hitch on my 99 Sport.

I picked one up from a guy on craigslist, but its a little too wide.
I also noticed theres like a piece of steel inside the frame where the hitch bolts on, Mine only has one on one side and its the side of the exhaust

So my questions:
What tow hitches will fit on my jeep?
Do i need to find another piece of steel and fit it in the frame somehow?

Basically, How can i put a tow hitch on my 99 sport?

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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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My recommendation... Junk Yard, Automotive Recycling Site... whatever you want to call it. Mine cost me like $15.00
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Go here:http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?ck[__utma]=1.340607564.1299718403.1299718403.1299718403.1&ck[ID]=256170ea3134c4a19ce059cfed1f6299&ck[idlist]=256170ea3134c4a19ce059cfed1f6299&ck[viewcurrency]=USD

Punch in your info. and search trailer hitch. When the hitches come up click on the blue part # and it will show you what vehicles it fits.

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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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junk yard best bet gotta be xj with class three this ones what you want...
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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What about what i was saying about the piece pf metal in the frame rail. Even if i got a hitch i can only actually bolt it in to one side.
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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Those are called nutstrips and you will need a new set. I got mine from jcr off-road. Quick turn around and great product.
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Guttrshark
What about what i was saying about the piece pf metal in the frame rail. Even if i got a hitch i can only actually bolt it in to one side.
Gas Tank skid plate? Take a picture and post it.
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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i also have a gas tank skid too, but i cant bolt it. Ill post pics within the hour.
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
junk yard best bet gotta be xj with class three this ones what you want...
That picture is so tiny, I have a Curt class 3 hitch on my 93 and wanted to see what hitch you posted.
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Could i get the inserts or whatever from the junkyard too?



Passenger Side: Theres a mount for the exhaust and some threaded holes

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doesn't have threaded holes

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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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As has been said above you can get those nut inserts from jcr offroad and also from morris 4x4. As for the hitch itself, go to a junkyard and yank one off an xj. I paid $12 for my hitch...
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by AridzonaXJ93
That picture is so tiny, I have a Curt class 3 hitch on my 93 and wanted to see what hitch you posted.
this better and just get the nut inserts frm the xj you pll it from ...just gota bust th rivet to get them out ....
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