Hitch advice

My 91 didn’t come with a tow package, so I’ve been looking at picking up a hitch so I can pull a small utility trailer when I need to move random stuff that’s too big for the cab, no plans for hauling a boat/camper or anything too heavy. I found this on Amazon with a $15 off coupon, which seems like a good deal:

CURT 13084 Class 3 Trailer Hitch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00075XCV2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ReV8AbZEV07QP

Anyone have experience? It looks like a custom fit, and if I’m reading correctly, the trailer wiring is inside one of the body panels inside the hatch somewhere near a wheel well, is that correct? Is there anything else I need to know before picking this up? I know I’ll need to be soaking bolts in PB blaster for a good week.


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I don't see any issues with the receiver, and yes the wiring is behind the spare tire panel.

The best fitting hitches are the Factory models, found on XJs in wrecking yards.
I have bought two for $25 each, at the local pick-a-part.
Make sure that whatever hitch you use, it comes with the nut strips.
https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJNTSP.html

RCP Phx said:

the wiring is behind the spare tire panel.

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Really? On mine it looks like the previous owner used some sort of plug and play option and it's behind the cubby panel on the passenger side

Curt hitches are one of the better brands. It will fit just fine. Buy some nut strips.

I have installed 3 of the curt class 3's. 95, 96 and 00. They all went right in.

Thanks for the input everyone, I’ll be going with the curt. I don’t think I have the strips, so I will have to verify if they’re included with the hitch.


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They're not, order them! You might need bolts too, the factory nut strip is metric were as most kits come with American bolts with fish wires.

RCP Phx said:

They're not, order them! You might need bolts too, the factory nut strip is metric were as most kits come with American bolts with fish wires.

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Good thing I hadn’t ordered yet, thanks for the tip!


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I went with a Curt hitch, JCR Nut trips, and punched the facroty nutstrip out (very easy to do).

Everything fit perfectly.