http://www.wkjeeps.com/srt8/srt8_trailer_01m.jpg

Don't know what to say----Uuuuh, Butt Ugly-with the exhaust tips. GC

Hmmm thats gonna be a flat out no thanks....and I need/want a hitch too

What in the heck were they thinking??

Looks sort of like a walrus.

Is that for real ?!

fugly!!!!!!

Is it April 1st already?

Is that for real ?!
Yes, absolutely. Availability is at the end of September.

This is what took so long? That is horrible. Wouldn't take it for free. Wouldn't put one on if it was free and you paid me to put it on.

I'm not diggin' the flaccid tips

fugly!!!!!!

way Fugly!!!

Those exh. tips are really ugly. Do you have to change them or is that so they don't heat up the receiver? Maybe they have to give out the tips but who says you have to put them on.

Those exh. tips are really ugly. Do you have to change them or is that so they don't heat up the receiver? Maybe they have to give out the tips but who says you have to put them on.
The new tips are bolt-on and replace the existing tips. They come as part of the trailer hitch package.

that looks freakin terrible

The new tips are bolt-on and replace the existing tips. They come as part of the trailer hitch package.
I saw your posting on the Charger Forums. I'm guessing we don't have to put them on but have to pay for them to get the hitch. The heat doesn't bother me, I can take the receiver off at a later time.

I saw your posting on the Charger Forums. I'm guessing we don't have to put them on but have to pay for them to get the hitch. The heat doesn't bother me, I can take the receiver off at a later time.
It looks to me like the hitch is welded to the new tips, so you will have to use the new downward tips.

It looks to me like the hitch is welded to the new tips, so you will have to use the new downward tips.
Welding the tips to the hitch would cause heat transfer so I hope that is not the case.
Is there a part # in the system yet and a price?

Apparently the marketing guys were taking a p*ss when the consumer surveys came in... Man, what a horrible waste of R & D resources. It looks like a dumpy Autozone kit. IMHO, of course.

ResumeSpeed, are you trying to retail these? I'm not sure of your role with this product. I only ask because I'm curious if there is another option.

...ResumeSpeed, are you trying to retail these? I'm not sure of your role with this product. I only ask because I'm curious if there is another option.
Nope, I have nothing to do sales-wise with any Jeep or Mopar parts or products, just passing along the information...

Part numbers and pricing should be available sometime in late August.

hahahahahahaha

I just read the chat and saw the pictures over there. What a disappointment this is! How freakin ugly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did they not hear our suggestions in all the chats in the past? Not too mention there has been some pretty cool custom hitches done here. I figured big brother was watching us here. I wonder what the SRT design team felt was wrong with some of these hitches?

They should have NEVER stated the jeep had a towing capability. Obviously they thought it would be easy to design after the release of the vehicle, but once they realized how difficult it would be to meet safety standards, they scrambled for a solution.

Now I know why they waited so long to release it - it's completely retarded looking!!

There are members on this forum that have fabricated nicer looking hitches than those.

That hitch is, to quote Victoria Beckham, (in a thick British accent) MAJOR!!!!!

Or isn't it???? Maybe "major" in the Queens english is like "hot" in Paris Hilton english????

Man, I watch too much TV :eek:

is it an add on or factory ordered because that truck is an 06 by the tail lights.

Looks sort of like a walrus.

HaHaHaHaHahahahahha.....thats what I thought right off the bat!!!!ROTFLMAO!:D

F U G L Y!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If there was no other choice out there, then you'd have to take it......but I'll stick with my Curt hitch.....and great looking exhaust tips. Maybe this was a project they gave to the mailroom guy because they are too busy trying to protect the PCM code.

You could not pay me to ruin the looks of my JGC by installing that crap.
They should be ashamed coming up with a design like that. :mad:
Bill

I wonder if it would be possible to use the Mopar hitch but keep our stock exhaust tips? The SRT engineers said the tip section just "bolted on" anyway. If I could keep my stock tips without clearance issues, I might consider it. I don't care about how hot the hitch gets.

I wonder if it would be possible to use the Mopar hitch but keep our stock exhaust tips? The SRT engineers said the tip section just "bolted on" anyway. If I could keep my stock tips without clearance issues, I might consider it. I don't care about how hot the hitch gets.

We need to see a cut sheet of the whole assembly.

is it an add on or factory ordered because that truck is an 06 by the tail lights.

Good pickup Bill, but I don't believe that is an 06 for two reasons.

1. The did not produce the Steel Blue in 06
2. Looks like the insert is painted the body color, and the 06's were black.

Wonder if that is an 08 and they went back to the older tail lights????

This is all very confusing.

You could not pay me to ruin the looks of my JGC by installing that crap.
They should be ashamed coming up with a design like that. :mad:
Bill

Amen to that!!!! They might as well secure it with Duct Tape also to really set it off.

Vomit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

come on guys... take a second look... its not that bad... i need a hitch too! it actually looks ok...

im just joking haha lol that is just nasty... its not an srt8 anymore :eek:

It's now an SRT-7.5!

I'm thinking there was a liablity issue with the exhaust gases. I mean, like, it would be too hard to shut the truck off while messing with the hitch...jeez. Probably comes with a respirator kit too.

That is so ugly.

At first I was going to post this and quote someone else but decided not to insult anyone if it does. For me it is the way it goes and handles that make it a SRT8. I would not want to ruin the looks but a charger, magnum or 300 looks sharper, but they won't do what the Jeep does, pulling a trailer being one of those things. I understand we don't want to mess up the look we have, but when I bought the Jeep I bought it because it was an all aroung vehicle the others just are not. I will say that you all for the most think the hitch is ugly, but it makes it work better and safer than many others. If things go wrong the liability with the factory hitch will be on them and not on me. I hope I will be allowed my thoughts and not receive to much ridicule for my opinion.

If you use the Mopar hitch, your total exhaust output will totally go down :p

Nice frost bite kit!

If you use the Mopar hitch, your total exhaust output will totally go down :p

Nice frost bite kit!
How do you get that unless they are less in diameter than the rest of the system that would not be the case. The bend would cause no restriction

How do you get that unless they are less in diameter than the rest of the system that would not be the case. The bend would cause no restriction

Literally, your total exhaust output will go down. Down down down. See picture :D

Literally, your total exhaust output will go down. Down down down. See picture :D
Ok point taken. Thanks for the polite put down down down

I can hear Jeep's Big Boss talking to an SRT8 Engineer :
NO, I said NO hitch for the SRT8!
That's why we put the exhaust in the center Boss, but they insist on getting one
Well OK, but make it so Ugly no one will ever buy one
Will do Sir, will do
Claude

I can hear Jeep's Big Boss talking to an SRT8 Engineer :
NO, I said NO hitch for the SRT8!
That's why we put the exhaust in the center Boss, but they insist on getting one
Well OK, but make it so Ugly no one will ever buy one
Will do Sir, will do
Claude
LOL
This is getting to be quite the humorous thread!
Bill

AWW come on guys! its not that bad lookiing...just dont look at it....ever

Whoever designed and signed off on that hitch, needs a huge SMACK on the back of the head. It couldn't get much worse than that. I mean, WTF? What were they thinking? Oh, they weren't.

As I read all these things on the factory hitch all bad. They have no choice but to make something that is totally safe. We can all bad mouth this as much as we like and it will not change what they have to offer. As said in this thread prob. use the hitch and not the pipes at our own risk, then they will not be liable for burned wires and hands. Think about every product we buy and the book of silly diclaimers that comes with them. ***** all you like it won't change a thing.

As I read all these things on the factory hitch all bad. They have no choice but to make something that is totally safe. We can all bad mouth this as much as we like and it will not change what they have to offer. As said in this thread prob. use the hitch and not the pipes at our own risk, then they will not be liable for burned wires and hands. Think about every product we buy and the book of silly diclaimers that comes with them. ***** all you like it won't change a thing.Many of us would be far more forgiving if DC hadn't specified the 06 GC SRT8 as a qualified Tow Vehicle while promising a hitch in March of 2006. Now 16 months later this atrocity is "rumored" to soon be released. Those of us who fabbed our own hitch a year & a half ago are glad we didn't wait.

Many of us would be far more forgiving if DC hadn't specified the 06 GC SRT8 as a qualified Tow Vehicle while promising a hitch in March of 2006. Now 16 months later this atrocity is "rumored" to soon be released. Those of us who fabbed our own hitch a year & a half ago are glad we didn't wait.
I agree but have you ever said something and then things did not turn out as easy as you thought ??????????????? I really want a hitch and they should not have said what they could not deliver to every ones satisfaction, but still the most fun I have ever had bar none.

Many of us would be far more forgiving if DC hadn't specified the 06 GC SRT8 as a qualified Tow Vehicle while promising a hitch in March of 2006. Now 16 months later this atrocity is "rumored" to soon be released. Those of us who fabbed our own hitch a year & a half ago are glad we didn't wait.

Agree 100%. It was false advertizing. But even if this set-up was available back then, I still would have gotten the truck as everyone else on this forum probably would have - I just would not have ordered the hitch.

Wow...

Like Jenna Jameson (Jeep SRT) with a (MOPAR trailer hitch) cold sore!

No thanky Mr. Hanky, that looks like hammered poop. Didn't buy the SRT to tow, that's what my diesel's for...

That sucks (and blows) for people that wanted the versatility that Jeep/MOPAR promised.

Matty

I have the hitch for curt on mine and it doesn't look any thing like that. as a matter of fact you can hardly see mine , you realy have to look for it.

I have the hitch for curt on mine and it doesn't look any thing like that. as a matter of fact you can hardly see mine , you realy have to look for it.

That's what she said.....:p :o ...lol...couldn't resist....:D

Back on topic......

Anyone that has a GC SRT and needs to haul something....rather than a$$....should invest in a beater to handle those tasks.

Good one....LOL

My boat wheighs out full packed at 3100lbs. and most of the time I can't noticeit behind me.

OMG That looks like complete $hit. I feel sorry for the porr bastards that designed that. Sale numbers will almost guarantee a redesign haha.

Gotta say this about the hitch/exhaust thing: love the dual, center exhausts even though they present a bit of a hitch problem...wouldn't want SRT to think about not going center on future GCSRTs. :)

I have the hitch for curt on mine and it doesn't look any thing like that. as a matter of fact you can hardly see mine , you realy have to look for it.

Me Too:
(Not my pic but same hitch)

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/192/pict0563zy6.jpg

I installed a curt hitch--it is great for a small trailer, just installed a corsa system and had to remove the hitch but I am in the process of mod the hitch to clear the new exhaust. From what I read the Mopar exhaust is made by corsa and if so you will experience what I have. Its worth all the work and I find out that we know more about the Jeep than the dealer.

Still no release date, but it's getting very close as part numbers and pricing (ouch!!) has been assigned...


Here are the parts needed for the Mopar hitch installation along with MSRP:

1. SRT8 Hitch receiver, 3,500-lb tow rating, 350-lb. tongue weight rating;
1 1/4" opening, includes receiver plug. Designed specifically to work with
Jeep SRT8 center exit exhaust. Requires exhaust upgrade kit p/n 82211495.

82210037AB $129.00


2. SRT8 Dual center exit exhaust upgrade kit. Designed specifically to work
with Jeep SRT8 models equipped with the Mopar Hitch Receiver.

82211495 $679.00


3. SRT8 Trailer tow wire Harness kit, with 4-way flat trailer connector,
designed for easy installation and minimal splicing.

82211503 $155.00

--RS--

Nearly a grand for a "tail between the legs" look? I don't see many takers.

Give me the hitch and they can keep the walrus exhaust, I will deal with the heat another way. Please keep us posted on the release date. Thanks Resume.

Does anyone have a schematic of the hitch and exhaust? I am wondering if you can mount the hitch and then re-bend the stock pipes down and apart enough to clear the hitch keeping the stock look and leaving the walrus at the zoo.

If its just an inch and a quarter hitch, then just buy the Curt and call it a day. Then you can leave the exhaust as is. Everyone is happy with the Curt.

If its just an inch and a quarter hitch, then just buy the Curt and call it a day. Then you can leave the exhaust as is. Everyone is happy with the Curt.

Man.......I gotta go along with you on this one for sure. Curt will probably work for (just a guess) 80+% of the towing needs of our members here. After all this time and now being in the third model year, this is a freaking joke.

Many of us have come up with very viable, structurally sound, easily done custom solutions regarding the need/desire to tow. And, there are work arounds for the B&B, Corsa set ups that any good fabricator can do without having to limpd*** the tips. Can't speak for the Borla. $200 to $500 can get lot of good set ups done.

I can not believe the pricing structure. Absolute ripoff. $679 for an "exhaust upgrade kit"? Yeah right.............. when you can find "complete" stainless catbacks from Corsa, B&B etc. for less then a grand. Get the f*** outta here!

$155 for a 4 pin connector set up. Jeeezzz.

The engineers should be ashamed of their efforts, and so should the powers that be who signed off on it. In my opinion it is a disgraceful effort, and way too little too late.

I sincerely hope that anyone considering towing, carefully evaluates their needs, does a little homework in their local areas regarding custom fabrication, and throughly checks out the Curt set up.

In closing, (and I am sorry for the rant) I just wanna say that I feel badly for the many who have patiently awaited the "factory" set up. I also hope that some of those responsible for this design see this thread and all its honest opinions.

Does anyone have a schematic of the hitch and exhaust? I am wondering if you can mount the hitch and then re-bend the stock pipes down and apart enough to clear the hitch keeping the stock look and leaving the walrus at the zoo.

You shouldn't have to do anything with the stock tips. The upgraded exhaust(walrus tusks) is just to keep the exhaust(heat) away from the toungue and wiring. This exhaust is so that they don't get sued for burning anything or anyone.

Looks like a dog with his tail between his legs.

might have to play russian roulette and hope to take a bullet it making a decision on getting this. lol

looks like my sack

looks like my sack

then you better go see a dr.you got problems ...lol

anytime I want decent laugh, I just go back and read this thread through...

As I read all these less than nice comments I really wonder just what anyone expected.
If the exhaust is left to blow right on the hitch and someone is dumb enough to get burned the manufacture will be sued. In this sue happy society it is almost 100 % positive to happen. Leave them alone lets get the hitch then we can do with it as we like. I don't see a rush of others willing to take it on. The Curt will work if you don't really want to hall much. All I see is open mouth insert foot so we still may not have anything. I say this not to say that some of the other solutions may not be better. Maybe but I for one wish that we could just let them alone so we could at least have a starting point. Of course no one need to be polite about anything anymore just blurt out the first thing that comes to mind. AND GESS WHAT I REALLY JUST EXPECT MORE I'M DUMB COMMENTS

Here are the parts needed for the Mopar hitch installation along with MSRP:

1. SRT8 Hitch receiver, 3,500-lb tow rating, 350-lb. tongue weight rating;
1 1/4" opening, includes receiver plug. Designed specifically to work with
Jeep SRT8 center exit exhaust. Requires exhaust upgrade kit p/n 82211495.

82210037AB $129.00


2. SRT8 Dual center exit exhaust upgrade kit. Designed specifically to work
with Jeep SRT8 models equipped with the Mopar Hitch Receiver.

82211495 $679.00


3. SRT8 Trailer tow wire Harness kit, with 4-way flat trailer connector,
designed for easy installation and minimal splicing.

82211503 $155.00

--RS--

At $1,049.19 (incl. AZ sales tax - LESS install cost!) Mopar/SRT has come up with a near Sale-Proof option. Amazing.

When I put deposit in Dec '05, there was supposed to be a hitch available. Once they realized it wasn't possible with the current set-up, the strung us along saying it would be ready "in a month or two". Then a year and a half later they come out with this atrocity costing over a grand - SHEESH!!!.

Disappointed and feeling you've been taken is reason to rant.

I just got off the phone with SRT and they put me in touch with the designer of the hitch. Here he is. They suggested anyone else call him if they want to complain...

2670

Try this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-SRT8-Class-III-Custom-Trailer-Hitch-Hidden_W0QQitemZ250174033221QQihZ015QQcategoryZ676 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

As I read all these less than nice comments I really wonder just what anyone expected.
If the exhaust is left to blow right on the hitch and someone is dumb enough to get burned the manufacture will be sued. In this sue happy society it is almost 100 % positive to happen. Leave them alone lets get the hitch then we can do with it as we like. I don't see a rush of others willing to take it on. The Curt will work if you don't really want to hall much. All I see is open mouth insert foot so we still may not have anything. I say this not to say that some of the other solutions may not be better. Maybe but I for one wish that we could just let them alone so we could at least have a starting point. Of course no one need to be polite about anything anymore just blurt out the first thing that comes to mind. AND GESS WHAT I REALLY JUST EXPECT MORE I'M DUMB COMMENTS


Sorry Ronald, but I ain't really feeling any of your posts in this thread.
I have yet to burn a wire, my coupler does not get that hot. (only the stainless locking pin) and I'm shooting humongeous (sp) B&B tips right at it.

Yeah someone might sue......better keep you hands and shins off the stock tips, and don't get near that hot radiator either. Duh!

We "left them alone", while listening to their BS on release date til the third model year after initial vehicle release....(while they advertised towing capability and the engineers and dealers just kept saying...SOON, SOON...)

And when it finally arrives, the price is absoutely ridiculous...re-read post #72for a reality check.

Politeness never hurts, but I think what you are seeing here are some honest, true reactions about a much anticipated, much delayed finally arrived, LOUSY product? And I am not blurting out the first thing that comes to mind, just my honest opinion which is certainly shared by others. You like it, and it works for you, go buy it, more power to you.

Regarding...."the Curt will work if you really don't want to haul much"....HELLO, The vehicle tow capacity is factory rated at 3500lbs., as are both 1 1/4" receivers. So the Jeep boys get no cudos here.

Sorry Ronald, but I ain't really feeling any of your posts in this thread.
I have yet to burn a wire, my coupler does not get that hot. (only the stainless locking pin) and I'm shooting humongeous (sp) B&B tips right at it.

Yeah someone might sue......better keep you hands and shins off the stock tips, and don't get near that hot radiator either. Duh!

We "left them alone", while listening to their BS on release date til the third model year after initial vehicle release....(while they advertised towing capability and the engineers and dealers just kept saying...SOON, SOON...)

And when it finally arrives, the price is absoutely ridiculous...re-read post #72for a reality check.

Politeness never hurts, but I think what you are seeing here are some honest, true reactions about a much anticipated, much delayed finally arrived, LOUSY product? And I am not blurting out the first thing that comes to mind, just my honest opinion which is certainly shared by others. You like it, and it works for you, go buy it, more power to you.

Regarding...."the Curt will work if you really don't want to haul much"....HELLO, The vehicle tow capacity is factory rated at 3500lbs., as are both 1 1/4" receivers. So the Jeep boys get no cudos here.


If you really know of another 3500 lb. hitch I would like to know where to find it. The curt was only 2000 or that is what it says on their sight. Help please

If you really know of another 3500 lb. hitch I would like to know where to find it. The curt was only 2000 or that is what it says on their sight. Help please

Ronald... I put in 2007, Jeep, Grand Cherokee SRT8. This link shows as having a class I or II available. Elsewhere on their site they rate I and II at 2000 and 3500 lbs. respectively. Pic looks wrong,(as they indicate it might be) but maybe you should give them a call to clarify. :confused:

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

1. Mopar SRT8 exhaust extension kit for trailers. Custom OEM style rear fascia inset with exhaust tips
mounts to rear of trailer. Stainless exhaust extension pipes are available in 6-foot lengths with a maximum
allowable distance of 24-feet. Short flex-tubing connects original vehicle exhaust tips to the pipes on the
trailer. Professional installation recommended. Available February 2008.

87115017AD $529.00 Extension kit (Grand Cherokee SRT8 2006-2008)
87115019AA $16.00 6' exhaust extension pipe
87115026AB $11.00 Extension pipe support bracket (pair)

http://www.eresourcing.com/Jeep/Trailer_ext_01m.jpg

1. Mopar SRT8 exhaust extension kit for trailers. Custom OEM style rear fascia inset with exhaust tips
mounts to rear of trailer. Stainless exhaust extension pipes are available in 6-foot lengths with a maximum
allowable distance of 24-feet. Short flex-tubing connects original vehicle exhaust tips to the pipes on the
trailer. Professional installation recommended. Available February 2008.

87115017AD $529.00 Extension kit (Grand Cherokee SRT8 2006-2008)
87115019AA $16.00 6' exhaust extension pipe
87115026AB $11.00 Extension pipe support bracket (pair)

http://www.eresourcing.com/Jeep/Trailer_ext_01m.jpg

LOL...:D:Dthat's the funniest and best solution I have seen yet. You da man

Now they are thinking about what the public wants. NICE!

Ronald... I put in 2007, Jeep, Grand Cherokee SRT8. This link shows as having a class I or II available. Elsewhere on their site they rate I and II at 2000 and 3500 lbs. respectively. Pic looks wrong,(as they indicate it might be) but maybe you should give them a call to clarify. :confused:

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

When the you get the hitch, it is marked as a class I 2000 lbs.

very nice!

and yes the curt hitch is only rated at 2000.

Hi all, great site I starting looking at the GC SRT8 2 days ago after deciding the 15 yrs of Yukons is enough. Completely different vehicle etc but H...S... looks good has "ok" toys and fast! The cool factor was enough to go for it. I looked at 5 Black ones in the MA/CT area and used this site for research. Worked out a deal I was happy with signed on the dotted line and BANG dealer says they want me to sign a waiver that I won't tow with it. MAJOR deal breaker. I point out that the 2008 sales book says 3500bls. They say the Reg Mang says no way. They need a waiver.
Has anyone delt with this?

That is a freaking joke, buy from Don.

Hi all, great site I starting looking at the GC SRT8 2 days ago after deciding the 15 yrs of Yukons is enough. Completely different vehicle etc but H...S... looks good has "ok" toys and fast! The cool factor was enough to go for it. I looked at 5 Black ones in the MA/CT area and used this site for research. Worked out a deal I was happy with signed on the dotted line and BANG dealer says they want me to sign a waiver that I won't tow with it. MAJOR deal breaker. I point out that the 2008 sales book says 3500bls. They say the Reg Mang says no way. They need a waiver.
Has anyone delt with this?

Tell them Mopar is releasing a hitch for it that was approved and tested by the SRT engineers. Your dealer is full of CRAP!:eek:

yea did not have to do that for my 2006.. but why would mopar make a tow hitch.. and then make you sign that.

I would say piss on them and just go buy from Don in IL or from someone that would not make you do that. Its just like my dealer saying they wanted to charge me $400.00 for a stick on pin stripe!

-- Sal

Yes, absolutely. Availability is at the end of September.

do they ship to australia, I desperatley need a tow bar for my SRT8 Grand Cherokee

I read all the really bad reviews on the factory hitch, and no I don't like the replacement tips so I did not buy them. Just the hitch, then Borla S cat back. They work fine together as I believe about any other cat back will work. So I gess the factory did what they had to provide us with something that works where they won't be liable for burns. Also something that works with about anything else we can come up with. I for one don't think they did a bad thing.

ugly ....................

1. Mopar SRT8 exhaust extension kit for trailers. Custom OEM style rear fascia inset with exhaust tips
mounts to rear of trailer. Stainless exhaust extension pipes are available in 6-foot lengths with a maximum
allowable distance of 24-feet. Short flex-tubing connects original vehicle exhaust tips to the pipes on the
trailer. Professional installation recommended. Available February 2008.

87115017AD $529.00 Extension kit (Grand Cherokee SRT8 2006-2008)
87115019AA $16.00 6' exhaust extension pipe
87115026AB $11.00 Extension pipe support bracket (pair)

http://www.eresourcing.com/Jeep/Trailer_ext_01m.jpg


That is absolutely awesome!

That is absolutely awesome!

That is what I expected real mature responses. The hitch halls the 3500lb. with ease. Also works with any cat back you would like to use. Doing both and you don't have to use their tips. Again I have Borla S not their tips.

So let me get this straight I can buy this http://www.moparsupercenter.com/engine/index.php?action=s_search&mode=search&type=all&qry=82210037AB and dont need to buy the limp d!cks?

So let me get this straight I can buy this http://www.moparsupercenter.com/engine/index.php?action=s_search&mode=search&type=all&qry=82210037AB and dont need to buy the limp d!cks?

yes...........

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13159