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<blockquote data-quote="Chris" data-source="post: 420180" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>The Jeep Wrangler is a powerful car, and even though it has the capability to tow, some come out of the factory without a tow hitch. When buying a tow hitch, be sure to research the tow hitch's capabilities and maximum towing capacity, then compare it to what you plan on towing. Installing a tow hitch is not a hard job, and since your Jeep is designed for such tasks, the frame is drilled and ready for you to install the hitch. If you can ask a friend for help, that would make your life easier, as you will need to remove the rear bumper and a helping hand can prevent bumper damage. Read on to learn how you can install a tow hitch in your Jeep Wrangler and start towing whatever it is you need to tow.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]113346[/ATTACH]</p><p>Figure 1. Tow hitch.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]113347[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><strong>Materials Needed</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Socket set</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Wrench</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Torque ratchet</li> </ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Step 1 – Remove rear bumper</strong></span></p><p>The rear bumper is held in place by a sequence of bolts. You'll find two on each side and four in the middle. Remove them all and pull the bumper off.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]113348[/ATTACH]</p><p>Figure 2. Remove bolts holding bumper to frame.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Step 2 – Install tow hitch</strong></span></p><p>The tow hitch will bolt onto the frame, so align it and install all four bolts straight in; don't forget the nuts and washers. Lock the nut in the rear with a wrench, and use a torque wrench to torque each bolt to 80 ft/lbs.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]113349[/ATTACH]</p><p>Figure 3. Insert bolts through.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]113350[/ATTACH]</p><p>Figure 4. Hand-tighten nuts.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]113351[/ATTACH]</p><p>Figure 5. Tighten to 80 ft/lbs.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Step 3 – Install bumper</strong></span></p><p>With the tow hitch in place, install the bumper the same way you removed it. Align it in place, then hand-tighten the side bolts. After hand-tightening all bolts, tighten them all to make sure it's nice and sturdy.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]113352[/ATTACH]</p><p>Figure 6. Install rear bumper.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Featured Video: Jeep Wrangler Tow Hitch</strong></span></p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]sGrl6M0mCIU[/MEDIA]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chris, post: 420180, member: 1"] The Jeep Wrangler is a powerful car, and even though it has the capability to tow, some come out of the factory without a tow hitch. When buying a tow hitch, be sure to research the tow hitch's capabilities and maximum towing capacity, then compare it to what you plan on towing. Installing a tow hitch is not a hard job, and since your Jeep is designed for such tasks, the frame is drilled and ready for you to install the hitch. If you can ask a friend for help, that would make your life easier, as you will need to remove the rear bumper and a helping hand can prevent bumper damage. Read on to learn how you can install a tow hitch in your Jeep Wrangler and start towing whatever it is you need to tow. [ATTACH=full]113346[/ATTACH] Figure 1. Tow hitch. [ATTACH=full]113347[/ATTACH] [B]Materials Needed[/B] [LIST] [*]Socket set [*]Wrench [*]Torque ratchet [/LIST] [SIZE=18px][B]Step 1 – Remove rear bumper[/B][/SIZE] The rear bumper is held in place by a sequence of bolts. You'll find two on each side and four in the middle. Remove them all and pull the bumper off. [ATTACH=full]113348[/ATTACH] Figure 2. Remove bolts holding bumper to frame. [SIZE=18px][B]Step 2 – Install tow hitch[/B][/SIZE] The tow hitch will bolt onto the frame, so align it and install all four bolts straight in; don't forget the nuts and washers. Lock the nut in the rear with a wrench, and use a torque wrench to torque each bolt to 80 ft/lbs. [ATTACH=full]113349[/ATTACH] Figure 3. Insert bolts through. [ATTACH=full]113350[/ATTACH] Figure 4. Hand-tighten nuts. [ATTACH=full]113351[/ATTACH] Figure 5. Tighten to 80 ft/lbs. [SIZE=18px][B]Step 3 – Install bumper[/B][/SIZE] With the tow hitch in place, install the bumper the same way you removed it. Align it in place, then hand-tighten the side bolts. After hand-tightening all bolts, tighten them all to make sure it's nice and sturdy. [ATTACH=full]113352[/ATTACH] Figure 6. Install rear bumper. [SIZE=18px][B]Featured Video: Jeep Wrangler Tow Hitch[/B][/SIZE] [MEDIA=youtube]sGrl6M0mCIU[/MEDIA] [/QUOTE]
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