redwolf624 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I understand not have the resources. I cannot weld anything, but I know how to find people/businesses that do that. Receiver hitches for MJ are harder to find than needles in haystacks. It just seems to me that if you cannot buy it or find it, then (have someone) make it from pieces lying around. My 2 cents. agreed but havin resources include money as well :) i've also found a hitch easier that the needle in the hay stack, i found a hitch on a mj, the hitch is all rusted through though, Redwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 agreed but havin resources include money as well :) i've also found a hitch easier that the needle in the hay stack, i found a hitch on a mj, the hitch is all rusted through though, Redwolf Buy it cheap, take it to a good local welder shop, tell him to use it as a pattern and make one just like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 i've never seen a shortbed with a hitch Redwolf http://comancheclub.com/topic/1903-91-eliminator-4x4/?p=18233 Now you have. 1991 Eliminator 4x4, only came in SWB. If I still had the thing I'd take pics to compare how it mounted up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwolf624 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 agreed but havin resources include money as well :) i've also found a hitch easier that the needle in the hay stack, i found a hitch on a mj, the hitch is all rusted through though, Redwolf Buy it cheap, take it to a good local welder shop, tell him to use it as a pattern and make one just like it. i thought bought that, i took the messurements of it, when i go back out to my buddy's house (who has it) i'm gonna take pictures since i forgot those :doh: i might end up makin my own i've never seen a shortbed with a hitch Redwolf http://comancheclub.com/topic/1903-91-eliminator-4x4/?p=18233 Now you have. 1991 Eliminator 4x4, only came in SWB. If I still had the thing I'd take pics to compare how it mounted up. nice :) Redwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzTWL2t-sbKdNkRCQ056QUJZMVk/edit?pli=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I wondered the same thing after I bought it, and even started a thread about it: http://comancheclub.com/topic/35828-did-i-get-the-correct-hitch/ I later confirmed that the 3 holes per side do line up with frame holes on the MJ, however I broke off one of the bolts that I need to replace to mount it to those 3 holes. Apparently only Hidden Hitch used that mounting configuration. Some time soon I hope to either utilize the holes put there by Hidden Hitch or to actually drill the side-mount holes used by other hitches and mount it the way most brands mount. The flanges actually line up properly with the outside of the frame in the same manner as the mounting flanges form other brands of hitches, however they are not drilled to mount that way. Interesting. I'm guessing this is for longbeds only? I have read that on here, and since I only have a LB, I can only confirm that it matches up on the LB frame. But that seems to be the working asumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 i'd rather find one made for a MJ or that'll atleast mount up to one, Redwolf If I decide to purchase a new bumper I will probably sell my hitch. If you'd be interested in it, drop me a line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwolf624 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzTWL2t-sbKdNkRCQ056QUJZMVk/edit?pli=1 thanks for the link wombat, that'll help A LOT if i make my own hitch i'd rather find one made for a MJ or that'll atleast mount up to one, Redwolf If I decide to purchase a new bumper I will probably sell my hitch. If you'd be interested in it, drop me a line. thanks, when and if ya decide and i haven't made for found a hitch by then i'll deffently be interested :) Redwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I imagine it has to only fit a longbed. On a shortbed, the leaf springs shackle mount on the rear is basically at the end of the frame - there is not much room to mount anything underneath (see my previous picture). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzTWL2t-sbKdNkRCQ056QUJZMVk/edit?pli=1 thanks for the link wombat, that'll help A LOT if i make my own hitch > i'd rather find one made for a MJ or that'll atleast mount up to one, Redwolf If I decide to purchase a new bumper I will probably sell my hitch. If you'd be interested in it, drop me a line. thanks, when and if ya decide and i haven't made for found a hitch by then i'll deffently be interested :) Redwolf I should know by the middle of next week, so I'll keep you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwolf624 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzTWL2t-sbKdNkRCQ056QUJZMVk/edit?pli=1 thanks for the link wombat, that'll help A LOT if i make my own hitch >> i'd rather find one made for a MJ or that'll atleast mount up to one, Redwolf If I decide to purchase a new bumper I will probably sell my hitch. If you'd be interested in it, drop me a line. thanks, when and if ya decide and i haven't made for found a hitch by then i'll deffently be interested :) Redwolf I should know by the middle of next week, so I'll keep you posted. alright, sounds good, Redwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRF136N Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Just out of curiosity, has anyone tried contacting a hitch company like reese/drawtite/curt/etc and asked? I know they did make the hitches at one point, but probably no longer do because its not profitable for them to stock them...but my bet would be they still have the build sheet filed away and really no special parts are required aside form a little cutting and bending of metal stock...I don't see why they wouldnt gladly take the business of a special order for a reasonable price if they still have the design specs on file. Just saying its worth try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Somebody just did. "I am a member of Comanche club. A group of people dedicated to the preservation of the Jeep Comanche pick up. I am inquiring as to the possibility of Reese making a number of trailer hitches for the Comanche. Whether or not you would be interested. If so what would be the minimum number of orders be needed? Payment, deposit in advance?Thank you." Anybody else going to contact them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butchershop Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 From DrawTite Unfortunately, we no longer produce that hitch and it has been obsolete since 2009. If you can provide me with the year of your Comanche, I can look up what we have available for it and give you a current part# for a class 3 hitch. Thank you, Don Reneaud Cequent Performance Products ......Uh, no class 3 either..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I seem to have neglected to mention that I sent that to Reese. Was going to send one to Draw Tite next but Buthershop already did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I seem to have neglected to mention that I sent that to Reese. Was going to send one to Draw Tite next but Buthershop already did. Keep us posted Jim...i remember someone a while back who, iirc, got a company to make some, but needed several confirmed orders to start. My mj wasnt even running at the time, but wish i would've got in on that. don't even remember how it turned out, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Are there any peeps here remember back a couple years I bought the very last hitch Draw Tite made? Sold it to a fellow CC member. Had no interest in mounting it on one of my Jeeps. Just liked the idea of getting the last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I seem to have neglected to mention that I sent that to Reese. Was going to send one to Draw Tite next but Buthershop already did. Keep us posted Jim...i remember someone a while back who, iirc, got a company to make some, but needed several confirmed orders to start. My mj wasnt even running at the time, but wish i would've got in on that. don't even remember how it turned out, actually. Yes, I remember that. I think it was Bo (shelbyluvv). As it usually works here, everyone was rah-rah to do it then when commitment time came down, utter silence. Maybe Bo can fill in the blanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I seem to have neglected to mention that I sent that to Reese. Was going to send one to Draw Tite next but Buthershop already did. Keep us posted Jim...i remember someone a while back who, iirc, got a company to make some, but needed several confirmed orders to start. My mj wasnt even running at the time, but wish i would've got in on that. don't even remember how it turned out, actually. Yes, I remember that. I think it was Bo (shelbyluvv). As it usually works here, everyone was rah-rah to do it then when commitment time came down, utter silence. Maybe Bo can fill in the blanks. And that's exactly what I expect to happen here. But, we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I'd be all for jumping on the wagon for a Reese hitch, if I wasn't between jobs yet again. My local fab place would make one up cheap anyways so when the time comes I'd be set if I miss out on the Reese thing if it actually happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwolf624 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 if we can get resse on some other hitch company to make a trailer hitch for the MJ, i'd be all for that, Redwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassyfoto Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I am in as well. NO BS. I have a very high need to get receiver hitch. If all else fails, I will modify a hitch made for a XJ. Cut of the mounting flanges & weld addition flat stock to mount that hitch to the side of the frame rails ( as needed). I would prefer not to go this route as it will be expensive ( buy the receiver hitch, then pay for modifications) Keep us informed & see what a minimum number of receivers are needed to get Reese or Draw-tite to make another production run. I actually need a hitch sooner than later. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Everyone is going to drop out of this when the manufacturer comes back with a $400/hitch price tag to even make it worthwhile for them do to a small run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Everyone is going to drop out of this when the manufacturer comes back with a $400/hitch price tag to even make it worthwhile for them do to a small run. For $400 I can make my own. But I'm afraid you may be right. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwolf624 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 $400 for a hitch, even by reese that's too much, i'd go trough the trouble of makin my own for that price, $250 yeah, $350, maybe, Redwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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