got my curt hitch today & put it on. install took a total of 10 minutes once i was on my back with the needed tools. i don't tow anything but i did need a place for a bicycle rack and this will do perfectly. 1 1/4" reciever, 2000 lbs total trailer weight, & 200 lbs tongue weight. the hitch itself weighs 24 lbs.

stock exhaust with the curt.

is it there?
http://photos.imageevent.com/luv4low/miscpics/websize/PICT0558_1.JPG

yes it is.
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Nice work. Make sure the exhaust is cool before you put the draw bar in....

Great pics.
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Clean install - nice job. Best inconspicuous hitch setup I have seen yet.

Thanks for the info. Another great bike rack solution.

Where can I fine one of these? Just do a google?
About how much?
Neat and inobtrusive.
Craig

Looks good. Has anyone tried this with the Moper/Corsa exhaust? I don't want to order it to find out it won't work.

I have that same hitch on mine. The way it is set up it won't work with the Corsa exhaust. I'm not too sure it will work with any aftermarket exhaust, but it works great for towing...
http://www.1098-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=818&d=1166827857
http://www.1098-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=819&d=1166827972

Here's pics with my B&B exhaust. I know it's dirty! Only mod was cutting off one of the chain hook eyes.

Here's pics with my B&B exhaust. I know it's dirty! Only mod was cutting off one of the chain hook eyes.


thanks for posting your pics. when i do exhaust it will be the b&b exhaust so it's nice to see it working with the hitch. since all i'm using my hitch for is a bike rack, the eyes are of no use for me.

How in the hell do you get the pin in?? Seems you need to be a contorsionist to do so??

where can i get this hitch?

where can i get this hitch?

http://www.curtmfg.com/index.cfm?event=hitch

That is the most discrete trailor hitch I've ever seen. Looks great! If I ever need one in the future, that will be the way I'll go.

where can i get this hitch?


here's a link. bottom of page. they list an install difficulty of 5 but i think thats a typo. should be a zero. i've purchased other items from etrailer in the past and they've been good. cool site.

http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2007_Jeep_Grand+Cherokee.htm

The pin isn't too hard to get in, believe it or not. However, you will typically need to get chain extensions and electrical extensions to reach under the rear apron - SAFELY. Home Depot sells both.

Brendan

SRedrockT8 and SRT Great!!!!

Will a 1-1/4" to 2" adapter clear the exhaust???

SRedrockT8 and SRT Great!!!!

Will a 1-1/4" to 2" adapter clear the exhaust???


I run the smaller receiver, but have a 2" ball on it. Good for 2000lbs. Works fine. Imo - I would say the adapter might be pushing it. There's only about an inch of extra room around the receiver and the exhaust tips.

Brendan

I run the smaller receiver, but have a 2" ball on it. Good for 2000lbs. Works fine. Imo - I would say the adapter might be pushing it. There's only about an inch of extra room around the receiver and the exhaust tips.

Brendan

So the curt 11103 trailer hitch can hold up to 2K pounds?

So the curt 11103 trailer hitch can hold up to 2K pounds?

yes...Could probably cheat a few hundred pounds, but I would not go much more without a cross brace and decent gusset under receiver tube.

http://www.etrailer.com/productdetail.asp?partno=11103&vehicleid=7941&yearfrom=2007&h=

I agree. I've done 2200 a few times with 2 waverunners.

I need a hitch to tow my jeep wrangler around. Is there any hitch out there that i could get with a 2" recivever and tow the wrangler (3500 lbs) plus the weight of the trailer. Ive looked all over the web and cant find anything...

I need a hitch to tow my jeep wrangler around. Is there any hitch out there that i could get with a 2" recivever and tow the wrangler (3500 lbs) plus the weight of the trailer. Ive looked all over the web and cant find anything...

There was a posting on this board from an avionics engineer in Texas (I think) that did a custom install of a class 3 (as I recall) with the reciever through the rear bumper. He posted his design so others could make use of it ... try the search function

I need a hitch to tow my jeep wrangler around. Is there any hitch out there that i could get with a 2" recivever and tow the wrangler (3500 lbs) plus the weight of the trailer. Ive looked all over the web and cant find anything...


here's the link

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1707&highlight=hitch

here's the link

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1707&highlight=hitch

thanks, now i just need someone to build it for me...

do you think that hitch will be stout enough for towing a jeep, roughly 3500-3800 lbs

thanks, now i just need someone to build it for me...

do you think that hitch will be stout enough for towing a jeep, roughly 3500-3800 lbs

I would PM TXBLU ... not sure if he did any load tests but given the design effort I'm guessing he may be able to share his thoughts on what he was trying to accomplish.

I would PM TXBLU ... not sure if he did any load tests but given the design effort I'm guessing he may be able to share his thoughts on what he was trying to accomplish.

I have towed both my 3-rail motorcycle trailer (Corvair front suspension) and a Wells Cargo 3500 pound box trailer with no problems whatsoever. Most folks never even realize my GCSRT has a hitch on it, and when they do, they would swear it's a Mopar accessory. I love it!!!

here are a few more.. just because i got a new blackberry and took my jetski out. Yes.. I know i need longer Chains :\

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1070/1318111620_5662cbd033.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1009/1318113716_24c755be08.jpg?v=0

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Full Res here:: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lil0ne/sets/72157601852438925/

Where can I fine one of these? Just do a google?
About how much?
Neat and inobtrusive.
Craig


etrailer.com has them. i have ordered from them in the past and they shipped pretty quick.

http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~11103.htm?vehicleid=20077941

I need a hitch to tow my jeep wrangler around. Is there any hitch out there that i could get with a 2" recivever and tow the wrangler (3500 lbs) plus the weight of the trailer. Ive looked all over the web and cant find anything...

I have a wrangler as well and I use a tow bar to pull it to the track and I have no problem.yes I race the wrangler as well, hate to say it is faster than the gcsrt.
I even tow my 3200lbs 20ft fishing boat with it,

etrailer.com has them. i have ordered from them in the past and they shipped pretty quick.

http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~11103.htm?vehicleid=20077941

I ordered mine on Thursday and it was on my porch the next day. Ditto on the 10 minute install too.

Anyone know if the curt hitch will work on the 2006 GCSRT8? I see it listed for the 2007-2009, but 2006 is not listed.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

I have the Curt 11103 hitch on my 2006.

Anyone know if the curt hitch will work on the 2006 GCSRT8? I see it listed for the 2007-2009, but 2006 is not listed.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

MNBob is correct. I had it on mine also.

Would the Curt hitch work with the Borla exhaust?

It certainly looks better than the mopar hitch, imo.

Would the Curt hitch work with the Borla exhaust?

It certainly looks better than the mopar hitch, imo.

I don't think so, the hitch needs to fit in between the resonators.

Has anyone tried the curt hitch with the 1 1/4 - 2" adapter? I like the looks of the curt hitch but will need the 2" adapter for my bike rack.

just got my curt hitch last week. $110 total, shipped. it was an easy install and without the draw bar in, you would not even know i have one. i tow a 13ft fiberglass trillium rv trailer.

Has anyone tried the curt hitch with the 1 1/4 - 2" adapter? I like the looks of the curt hitch but will need the 2" adapter for my bike rack.

I've tried a 10" and it won't work. Still not enough clearance on the rear bumper. I got to find an adaptor that has a longer 1 1/4 stock piece. Or fab one up with the one I already have.

What do you all think about towing with Bwoody springs and end links? Do you think it would be a problem?

What do you all think about towing with Bwoody springs and end links? Do you think it would be a problem?

Depends on your tongue weight and how much you bottom out without a trailer hooked up. The links have no impact on towing.

i have this same hitch and a B&B exhaust system and when i hit large bumps on the road or hit potholes the exhaust shifts in the rubber mount and bangs off the hitch on the chain eyes, anyone else have this problem? I took my hitch off after 2 days because i couldnt stand the thud sound it made

i have this same hitch and a B&B exhaust system and when i hit large bumps on the road or hit potholes the exhaust shifts in the rubber mount and bangs off the hitch on the chain eyes, anyone else have this problem? I took my hitch off after 2 days because i couldnt stand the thud sound it made

That's why you should only use the stock exhaust with the Curt hitch. I give you points for trying though.

um thanx for the advice, but i haven't seen anywhere that it says this about this hitch untill i found it out for myself.

um thanx for the advice, but i haven't seen anywhere that it says this about this hitch untill i found it out for myself.


Well then you didn't do enough research on this site because I have been saying it since 2008.

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15618&highlight=curt

So does anyone know for certain whether or not this will clear the Borla S exhaust? What about the Mopar hitch? It looks like there is enough room between the tips and bumper, but I'm concerned about room behind the bumper.

So does anyone know for certain whether or not this will clear the Borla S exhaust? What about the Mopar hitch? It looks like there is enough room between the tips and bumper, but I'm concerned about room behind the bumper.

The Mopar hitch will work with the Borla. You will need to modify the Curt hitch and it will probably bang when going over bumps.

When you say modifying the Curt hitch, are you refering to cutting off the chain eyes on the hitch? If have no problem doing that as I only want to carry a bicycle rack. Are you saying it will still bang over bumps after cutting these eyelets?

When you say modifying the Curt hitch, are you refering to cutting off the chain eyes on the hitch? If have no problem doing that as I only want to carry a bicycle rack. Are you saying it will still bang over bumps after cutting these eyelets?
Yes, if the Borla is connected between the tips you will have issues. The Curt hitch has a shaft the needs to get mounted between the exhaust. The stock exhaust is not connected in between. Look at the pics below

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/cmn1srt8/IMG_1063.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/cmn1srt8/IMG_0913.jpg

Crap. I didn't want to have the ugly Mopar hitch sticking out of the bumper. :(

Crap. I didn't want to have the ugly Mopar hitch sticking out of the bumper. :(

Just never drive behind your Jeep.

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I just noticed in the pics above that the Curt is sticking out of the bumper. How come RedRock's pictures show it so far back under the bumper?

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I just noticed in the pics above that the Curt is sticking out of the bumper. How come RedRock's pictures show it so far back under the bumper?

Because the one pic is of the Mopar hitch. I was showing you how the Curt hitch would not fit in-between the exhaust. The other pic is the shaft of the Curt hitch

Oh, ok. I thought both of your pics were the Curt.

has anyone does anything to make the curt work with the borla s

has anyone does anything to make the curt work with the borla s

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