Getting Hitched.................everyone's Invited!!!!!!

hitches? other than a rear bumper with a built on hitch, what kind of hitch are you guys running. which ones offer some really good strength and clearance? TIA
Rockhound

I've got a class III that i bought at NAPA for $100. fits up nice right below the bumper. I like it. it was cheap. i think it's made by Valley

OEM XJ Class III hitch isn't that bad.... could probably be had for about $20 ~ $40 at the boneyard (just bring a BIIIIIIG breaker bar). Btw, when you put that in, take that little bracket that holds the 7 pin connector and chop it off If you do have a brake controller then relocate the connector, otherwise if you only use the 4 pin, don't even worry about it.

Kejtar

I've heard that the hitch reinforces the unibody to some extent. My OEM class 3 was getting really rusted on the sides where the square cross tube attached, which is where I would imagine the stresses from extreme articulation would be greatest. I'm sure all the salt they use on the roads here didn't help. My new Draw-tite fits right under the factory bumper, and I'm sure has saved it many times. I agree on the seven-pin connector- after mine broke off, I managed to stuff it between the front of the bumper and the hitch, but I will go to the 4-wire when I get a chance, since I have better vehicles for heavy towing.

I'll second the Valley Industries recommendation. Great quality, great fit, great price.

Rear class III hidden hitch tucks up behind the bumper the best.