jtdesigns Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Looked under a xj today at the hitch, it was one of those hidden hitch deals, it looked like I could use one on a mj. Think it will fit? Something like 6 bolts on each side bolting to the frame rail. I need something sturdier then the bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 It bolts under the frame rail, right where your shackles and springs are.... Maybe you could figure out how to build a mount on the inside of the frame and narrow it as needed. Anyway you look at it it will require a redesign and fab work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepthing07 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 no it won't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 did jeep offer one of those hitches for the mj? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Yes, there was a "factory" hitch option, the trailer hitch from the XJ will not fit/work on the MJ. The MJ hitch mounts on the outside of the rear "frame" and drops down under the step bumper. A while back, some one posted about the "new" trailer hitch that some place was listing on e-bay. Found it - http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6478 Some one up here got one, and I got the 2nd one that they had delivered :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Yes, there was a "factory" hitch option, the trailer hitch from the XJ will not fit/work on the MJ. The MJ hitch mounts on the outside of the rear "frame" and drops down under the step bumper. A while back, some one posted about the "new" trailer hitch that some place was listing on e-bay. Found it - http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6478 Some one up here got one, and I got the 2nd one that they had delivered :D Thanks,, I found it and they still have like 92 of them. $129 with free shipping WTH,, ok one more thing to buy!! when I just signed up to this site, remember when you said ,, J - Just E - Empty E - Every P - Pocket ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Yea, I do remenber :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Some one up here got one, and I got the 2nd one that they had delivered :D That's funny, I ordered one and after ~28 days they told me FedEx sent it to West Valley, New York (I'm in California) and it was lost. I thought they were just covering their a$$e$ so I cancelled the order. Glad to see someone on here may have gotten it!!! :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Some one up here got one, and I got the 2nd one that they had delivered :D That's funny, I ordered one and after ~28 days they told me FedEx sent it to West Valley, New York (I'm in California) and it was lost. I thought they were just covering their a$$e$ so I cancelled the order. Glad to see someone on here may have gotten it!!! :banana: hummm sounds fishy.... I should email them huh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Yes, there was a "factory" hitch option, the trailer hitch from the XJ will not fit/work on the MJ. The MJ hitch mounts on the outside of the rear "frame" and drops down under the step bumper. A while back, some one posted about the "new" trailer hitch that some place was listing on e-bay. Found it - http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6478 Some one up here got one, and I got the 2nd one that they had delivered :D I posted that originally . Received it within four days, and the install was a piece of cake, although I had to spread the mounting bars out about 1/2" with a jack to clear the bumper brackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I have a factory one with a mint rear step bumper just layin in the barn...waiting for it's debut on a different rig than my 89. if anyone wants, I can trace the end brackets on construction paper and mail them to you, OR I can just make the end brackets and ship them for somewhere around cost of material plus shipping. you can get any other class 3 from the junkyard that's for a fullsize, and cut the main tube down to fit the MJ brackets then weld them up (have yet to look into it, but I plan on building 3 or 4 sets for our MJ's here and having a pro weld it, should cost around $40-$50 shipped) just some pics of the bumper/hitch and how the hitch attatches to the bumper, for reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 yeah I was thinking of just making one.. I was looking at using some of the pieces from Northern Tool, some square tubing, and plate. link; http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200336455_200336455 but added all that up including labor it might be better to buy the u-haul one for $129.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90PioSport99 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 The eBay one...is it the one pictured or is that just a generic photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deziped Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 For about $70 using a tape, pencil, makita cutoff & buzz box I made this bumper & receiver hitch below. I made these out of 1/4" plate & bolted them to existing frame holes Image Not Found Then welded this 1/4 tube to the brkts Image Not Found Then the receiver to the bumper for same GWR as a Draw Tite hitch & don't have to worry about departure angles off-roading. Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 The eBay one...is it the one pictured or is that just a generic photo? Generic photo. Actually looks like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90PioSport99 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Generic photo. Actually looks like this: Good to know, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 I have a factory one with a mint rear step bumper just layin in the barn...waiting for it's debut on a different rig than my 89. if anyone wants, I can trace the end brackets on construction paper and mail them to you, OR I can just make the end brackets and ship them for somewhere around cost of material plus shipping. you can get any other class 3 from the junkyard that's for a fullsize, and cut the main tube down to fit the MJ brackets then weld them up (have yet to look into it, but I plan on building 3 or 4 sets for our MJ's here and having a pro weld it, should cost around $40-$50 shipped) just some pics of the bumper/hitch and how the hitch attatches to the bumper, for reference. Hey Jeepco Think you could mark me out a template from that hitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I'm behind already on stuff for others on the club, gonna get caught up this week but yes, I can. I'll do it on construction paper and an X-acto knive to get it exact, and then fold it up and mail it to you for. pm me your addy etc. anyone else? remember this is for the stock step bumper, it may need some alteration in distance from frame if you have a HD rear bumper on it (like the diamond plate ones from factory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 I'm behind already on stuff for others on the club, gonna get caught up this week but yes, I can. I'll do it on construction paper and an X-acto knive to get it exact, and then fold it up and mail it to you for. pm me your addy etc. anyone else? remember this is for the stock step bumper, it may need some alteration in distance from frame if you have a HD rear bumper on it (like the diamond plate ones from factory) no big rush.. pm'ed :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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