I'll be getting my hitch put on and rear fog lights hooked up tomorrow. I was quoted under 300.00 for all of it.

My rear fog lights will be brake and blinkers, connected to the tow terminal.

I'm also getting an estimate of getting my fog horns installed. Actually, it's a couple of 18" long steel trumpet horns with compressor. I couldn't figure out where to put these, so I'm having the pro's look at it.

I'll post some pictures tomorrow night.

what hitch kit are you using, or are you doing custom?

I took mine to Tork in Kent, Washington today and had it installed. They specialize in installing receivers. I don't know what the kit was called but it was 200.00 and it required them to remove the rear bumper, 1 hour total of work. I also had them connect the rear fogs to the trailer connecter for brake/turn. In all it ran me 371.00. The 2" receiver is above the exhaust and they cut the fascia around the edges of the receiver. You can't tell it was cut unless you take the chrome cap off. It looks awesome.

If you're in the Puget Sound area and want the 2" receiver, I highly recommend them.

I also had them find a location for my 18" air horns (link provided below) and they said they could easily install them in the rear between the mufflers. These are loud enough that they don't have to be in the front. They will also install the compressor in the engine area.

http://www.hornblasters.com/products/CHR33LCC/tc85.20050525.194706.0c7_l.jpg

http://www.hornblasters.com/products/details.php?item=CHR33LCC

I'll take pictures in a few, it's raining so I have to figure out some lighting.

Here's some pictures.

Here's some pictures.
why not put a black cap in there and then it'll really not be noticeable

why not put a black cap in there and then it'll really not be noticeable

That's probably what I'll do. But I'm also looking at other cap options. I didn't know there so many.

In the picture, it may look like it is touching the exhaust, but there's plenty of clearance between it and the exhaust, so I should be able to put most caps on it.

Is the kit that you had installed rated to the 3500lbs?

Is the kit that you had installed rated to the 3500lbs?

Yes. Next time I'm down there, I'll ask more technical questions on why they may have come up with that rating of 3500. Is the mopar kit a 1 1/4" receiver? Is 3500 what is recommended for that type of receiver?

Yes. Next time I'm down there, I'll ask more technical questions on why they may have come up with that rating of 3500. Is the mopar kit a 1 1/4" receiver? Is 3500 what is recommended for that type of receiver?

Don't quote me, search Reese or DrawTite, but I believe 3500lbs is the max rating on any 1 1/4" receiver. This I think depends on mounting locations and methods. When you go down to 2000, 1,000 etc., some of them simply bolt on with a few bolts and no extra support or gussets. Then go ahead and tow your 5 foot utility trailer and your riding mower. That kind of light weight general towing.

Just my understanding of it.

The hitch came out great but where do you connect the chains from the trailer...??

They asked me if I was going to be towing any time soon and if I wanted the loops put in at that time. I told them not to worry about it as I wont be towing until next summer most likely. I'll be back at the shop on Thursday to get my horns installed, and I'll sure to take some good pictures of the tow hitch configuration while it's lifted. I'll have them put the loops in too.

I am anxious to see the rest of the pictures and the safety chain loops as well as the trailer wiring harness. Nice to see there are some creative people out there.
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I am anxious to see the rest of the pictures and the safety chain loops as well as the trailer wiring harness. Nice to see there are some creative people out there.

Had to move my next shop date 'till next week. anyway, took some pics. Hope they help. I'll post more in a week.

http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/5980/2003796872168544079_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2003796872168544079)
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I'm sorry... but that hitch just takes away the great look of the twin pipes. It looks like an afterthought or something... I'm glad I don't have to tow anything.

I am not sure yet what hitch. I prob. wait to see what the factory will come out with. It has to be able to tow or I may as well have gotten a magnum, 300, or charger. As much as I love the Jeep the cars look better to me, but the Jeep does most everything better so that is what I got. All that to say this yea it looks better without the hitch but has to have one.

I'm sorry... but that hitch just takes away the great look of the twin pipes. It looks like an afterthought or something... I'm glad I don't have to tow anything.

You`re missing out on the ultimate "put down" not using your SRT8 for towing.!!

I take great delight in out - dragging the youngsters in their custom cars.... Towing my race car :p

The standard Mopar Grand Cherokee tow bar fits fine, just needs the rear exhaust hanger bracket modifying to widen the pipes a bit. ( cut out the centre piece and welded in a wider section)
Only problem I have encounterd is the trailer parking brake handle melted a little!

What do people think of the idea of moving the exhaust apart and a custom lower bumper to give room for a standard hitch - something like this?
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Looks great. I could definitely go for that.

I'm sorry... but that hitch just takes away the great look of the twin pipes. It looks like an afterthought or something... I'm glad I don't have to tow anything.

Noooh! You're not supposed to comment on another's Jeep when it's nude dude!
That's embarrising!
Here's a pic with the cap on. If this keeps up, I'm gonna have a permanent trailer with a mini hummer on it :p

http://aycu28.webshots.com/image/8067/2000859447937692149_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2000859447937692149)

Dude its hard to tell from the pics but did they just weld that to your bumper support....from the way it looks in the pics I wouldn't tow a golf kart with that......definitly not strong at all.

Dude its hard to tell from the pics but did they just weld that to your bumper support....from the way it looks in the pics I wouldn't tow a golf kart with that......definitly not strong at all.

Wondering the same thing... From the pic, it appears there is no other form of support to prevent torquing/twisting under load. If if is simply welded in place under the bolts with those small welds I would be extremely concerned with towing anything of substantial weight. I would suggest to the poster that he at least have another custome hitch fabricator at least look at this set up. On mine we utilized a good sized gusset on ball mount, combined with a support brace running to a cross piece to "side rails" to prevent torquing, stress on welds, and tongue weight issues.

Just a suggestion..........

Wondering the same thing... From the pic, it appears there is no other form of support to prevent torquing/twisting under load. If if is simply welded in place under the bolts with those small welds I would be extremely concerned with towing anything of substantial weight. I would suggest to the poster that he at least have another custome hitch fabricator at least look at this set up. On mine we utilized a good sized gusset on ball mount, combined with a support brace running to a cross piece to "side rails" to prevent torquing, stress on welds, and tongue weight issues.

Just a suggestion..........

Thanks for the concern. I'll talk to them about it tomorrow. Perhaps I'm not showing all of the hitch support in the pictures. I'll get some better pictures also.

I talked to the guys that installed this, and I was assured that no matter what torque hit it, it will not give. They know I will be towing, so I have to give them the thumbs up on their installation. The welds are completely through on both sides. I didn't have time to have the loops installed for towing as I was crunched while getting my air horns installed, so next visit there I'll have that done and get photo'd for all.

Here's a pic of the air horns. F$@$% Loud! Not as loud as real train horns, but it will stop you cold if you're close by. It's not part of my stock horn, it's something I would only use if really needed.

http://aycu29.webshots.com/image/6988/2001180298427502515_rs.jpg

Post up some other pics of the hitch to see if it really is as strong as they say it is....i am a custom fabricator and by the looks of your first pics it definitly is'nt as strong as they say it is.

Post up some other pics of the hitch to see if it really is as strong as they say it is....i am a custom fabricator and by the looks of your first pics it definitly is'nt as strong as they say it is.

Man...I gotta agree with you Hotscott....Unless there is something we are missing here, I would be concerned. Poster.....please post some more pics. If pic 3 and 4 are the only welds/support, I guarantee you are heading for trouble. And the welds in pic 4 are nothing to write home about. No one is flaming or dissing you here, just looking out for you and your towing experience. Help us out with pics, or at least get a different fabricator to give you an opinion....might save you some aggrevation.

Man...I gotta agree with you Hotscott....Unless there is something we are missing here, I would be concerned. Poster.....please post some more pics. If pic 3 and 4 are the only welds/support, I guarantee you are heading for trouble. And the welds in pic 4 are nothing to write home about. No one is flaming or dissing you here, just looking out for you and your towing experience. Help us out with pics, or at least get a different fabricator to give you an opinion....might save you some aggrevation.

Sure thing. I'll get some pics within the next day. Thanks again for the concern. I'd hate to have something go wrong. If you guys determine that it needs to be looked at by another shop/expert, I'll have it done, no problem.

I have been doing a lot of lurking on this website looking up options for trailer hitches and one post mentions using the Mopar Grand Cherokee Hitch and notching the rear bumper. This provides a 2" receiver and let's you maintain the stock exhaust.

Has anyone done this set up? do you have any pictures?

I have been doing a lot of lurking on this website looking up options for trailer hitches and one post mentions using the Mopar Grand Cherokee Hitch and notching the rear bumper. This provides a 2" receiver and let's you maintain the stock exhaust.

Has anyone done this set up? do you have any pictures?

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2234&highlight=hitch

Do a search for "hitch" and go to the end of the list not the beginning if you need more answers

Thanks Chad!

Thanks Chad!

No problem. Most of the hitch people were doing it in the beginning when we had no options.