FACTORY RECALL JEEP WJ TRAILER HITCH INSTALLATION & REAR BUMPER RESTORATION
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2022
- Scored a factory WJ hitch with all its accessories from the junkyard. Enjoy the installation! #JEEP #GRANDCHEROKEE #WJ #TRAILERHITCH
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Hey, what’s up, guys? I hope you enjoyed another project. Please remember that this video product is meant for entertainment purposes only and intended for people of driving age, and that is not “made for kids”. Also Please Keep in mind I am not a professional and I have no professional training so don’t try this at home. If you decide to modify or fix your own vehicle please keep it legal, roadworthy, and most importantly SAFE. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you on the next project! ✌ - Авто та транспорт
The way the recall was "supposed" to work was...1) if the Jeep had the factory hitch, no action was taken. 2) if the Jeep had no hitch, no action was taken. 3) if the Jeep had an aftermarket hitch that hangs down lower, then the dealer would replace the aftermarket hitch with a factory one. However, some dealers were unclear on the criteria, so some customers with no hitch were able to get a factory one installed. I know that people were rightfully denied the hitch at some dealerships, only to finally find a dealership that was confused and would put a hitch on. So some people got lucky.
I got lucky 😊
Hahahaha good one. Very well done sir! I've had my WJ 18 years and have yet to use the trailer now. I bought a motorcycle and need to run to U-Haul trailer. Your video is very instructional. Thank you so much! Dan
The "by yourself method" is to leave the three bolts in the fuel tank skid that aren't used for the hitch... The hitch has oversize holes fit over two of the bolts and the third one is forward of where the hitch mounts on the driver's side... Much easier than dropping the fuel tank skid...
God Bless you Dan. Always entertaining watching you work on the Green Hornet. Nicely done. Looks like a million bucks!
Thanks Den! I really appreciate yiou and your views
I went to a u-pull 6 weeks ago to find a gas tank skid plate for my 2000 wj for the second time ( there hard to find not rusted out in n.y.) was about to give up and pay the 250. to 300. for a new one but found one that looked new ( holy crap). 3 hours later I gave up , couldn't get the frozen trailer hitch bolts out, the 2 that didn't hold the gas tank skid in. so I looked at a few more wjs and found one that was good with no trailer hitch , an hour later i had my skid plate. I was ready to pay 50 to 75 for it, they bloo me away , charged 20 bucks including the straps . jeeps been down for 5 years, it will be running soon. sorry for the long story just to say I wish they put the hitch on your way. always enjoy your videos, thanks.
Thanks man! I appreciate your view and comment. God Speed!
I just did one alone i used jack stands to hold the sides and a milkcrate to hold the receiver. Got it in pretty easy.
Score Mikey!
Dan my friend, never a doubt in my mind, I knew you could do it. I've got a bunch of years on you and hitch installs was one of my many jobs shortly before I retired and I rarely required help even on the heaviest of hitches. It's a matter of brains, muscle, leverage and determination. And of course common sense. Great job as usual. God bless and stay well.
Thank you brother! I always appreciate your engouragement!!
Rather than try to balance everything on a jack, it's way easier to just jack up under the skid plate until it starts to lift the rear, which will hold everything in place while you install the hitch - especially if you have a buddy to help lift the hitch into position. If you don't, then you can use a jack stand or similar to support the opposite side close enough while you position and start the bolts on the first side (speaking from experience). When you started off with how important it is to have an empty tank, I was like WTH is he doing?!? LOL Props for creativity working alone though! 🙂
Fantastic video! Thank you for doing this. I’m replacing the skid plate on my son’s Jeep and I really didn’t want to disturb the bumper mounting hardware. It looks like the existing plate is so shot I’ll be able to pull it out in pice without pulling the hitch. Knowing where bolts are it’s big help.
Thank you so much good luck and God bless!
Dan thanks for the videos and the clear step by step instructions and also the list of items you used in the video. I thought about buying that bezel but after seeing it was $77 I went to my local salvage yard and bought the entire rear bumper with the bezel notch out for $75.
When my girl totalled my leather wj , I grabbed everything out of it for the next wj.. I love how diamler Chrysler made everything plug and play, from the hitch to the homelike system, even the fog lights.
Glad i found this, i have an 04 laredo with the dark grey bumpers with a hitch.you literally can not find them in that color, however you can get them without the hitch bezel. Im gonna try and cut it and add the bezel off of my old bumper, Doesnt look to difficult!
Awesome video!!! Very detailed and informative. I am in the process of installing a factory hitch. Still getting all of the parts. Thank you sir!
Northeast ZJ owner here in South Central Pa. Thankfully my '98 5.9 Limited (Stone White, loaded!) has nowhere near that much rust. The only bad spot is the front seat rear outer frame to floor bolts, the brackets are there but the floor is gone is a 3" by 4" area. I cut the entire floor out of a Arizona '95 ZJ to be welded in soon. Will be my first UA-cam video, I hope! I stripped the '95 of all its body parts for future ZJ use. I love to watch your videos; I learn a lot from the content and where the pitfalls are. It's awesome to see people so enthused and keeping these great old ZJ's and WJ's going, making them better than factory in some cases. I'm always stoked when you drop a new video, there is so much to learn from watching, made for us real world owners. My 99 Laredo doesn't have a trailer hitch, I need to hit the Jeep salvage yard and pick one up.
I'm lucky to have a local Jeep-only salvage yard, pretty much everything made from the 80's up to the WK. They only save the good parts and complete Jeeps for rebuilding. Thats where the 5.9 Limited came from. Also picked up a '03 Vin J 4.7 HO with 19k miles for 750$ and heard it run before it was pulled. You should do a 4.7 HO swap, maybe I'll do one!
Hey Phil! Thank you so much for watching!!! Ive always wanted a Niner.. Good luck with the fix. Cant wait for the vid. God bless
This video is awesome. Another great WJ video sir. I'm about to do the same. Just got my factory hitch today for $40 bucks at a junkyard. Didn't even have to pull it myself. Looks like I need to go back and get the harness and bezel. Thanks for the video.
Any time!
Hi San... a lot of great info on this video... I was lucky that the dealer handled the recall... I feel the same every time I go to the gas station. I get better gas millage out of my Ford F350 Dually 6.0 Diesel than the 2004 WJ 4.7 V8 WJ. I've gotten 19 MPG on the big truck... and I average about 14 on the WJ. Great video.
those bumper anchors bolts (using the e7 bit) are also used to hold the mirrors onto the doors- I had to eh “harvest” some recently😉🤣 holy cow awesome video and a freakin awesome finished project! 😎
Awesome dan. Can't wait for the. Next one.
Thank you brother!
@@ProjectDanH hoping for a drivetrain related one
Greath job vro, Thank's...!!!!
Super buen trabajo 👍👍👍 gracias ánimo 👍
I have never seen a WJ JGC without a trailer hitch in NZ. I haven't seen them all obviously, but I am glad I don't have to do this job! Well done. Good job with the rust. Not sure about electrical tape...its gets dry and breaks down eventually.
Nice vídeo man! I’m planning to built a home made hitch as I cannot find one in my country. This video was very useful
Awesome! Thank you fir watching.. Glad it helped
Really nice job with that install Dan! I want to do the same for my WJ so this video gives me a better idea of how to get it done!
Thanks Mike! Hope it Helps!!!
Add a mud flap set, you will be glad you did. Really nice presentation on the hitch/cover. I had to do 2 of them, myself.
Thanks for the tip! I appreciate your comment and view!
Awesome job buddy,looks great.💪👍👍💪
Thanks Dan-o!
Another great one Dan. I may consider doing this since I’ve got everything dropped🤔?
Yeah buddy! Go for it!
Good find.. just need the upgraded cooling too! Nice work..
Lol! Yes!!!! Thanks Buddy!
I like that . it looks so easy .
Lol, Sure! haha
I had to replaced my skid plate with the "Affordable Off Road" skid plate, because it had rusted through. This video was very helpful for me. Note; Your jeep and mine, gained no weight with all the rust that came off. I also sanded off the rust and repainted. This should be a two man job, but some of us jeepers just are do it your selfers.
Right on brother! Thanks for watching!!!
You just made my day I was trying to find one of those bumper protector sill plates and couldn’t find one sweet now I know.
I'm glad, Thanks for watching!
Good job bud I like how you work very thorough and you make it fun 👍🏻 I got a 2001 Grand Cherokee Overland I'm about to throw a tow hitch on but I don't have to take off the bumper and all the other shit thank God. Lol
LOL, Thanks for watching!! Good luck on the install
Great video Dan. Thanks. Now I just have to fid the parts lol.
You can do it!
Great video. That part is called a trailer hitch bezel.
Recall... You can bring to dealer for free parts and labor....nicely done!
LOL, youd think. lol. Thanks!
Good job ya'll.
Thanks Bob!
Teddy says “If you’re working with anti-seize and don’t get it all over yourself, you’re not using enough.”
Amen!
Perfect!
Thank you!
It can be done the other way by yourself. I did it on our a month ago. Wasn't easy but did it...may have had some moments of cursing along the way but got it done.
LMAO, nice Job!
@@ProjectDanH also some acts only a contortionist should perform.
Great information on the installation.
Thanks.
Thank you!
I did my gas tank skid plate last year 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo WJ. What a pain. The pan was rotted and the gas tank was held on just barely. Buy a fuel pump before you do this because the fuel pump is right on top of tank. No cutting through spare tire well. I also used truck bed liner to coat the skid plate to avoid future rust.
Excellent Idea, Nice not cutting unnecessary holes!
Cutting through the spare tire weld is a wise decision, who wants to bother with dropping the tank and removing the hitch, at least it will save you a tremendous amount of time and a big headache trying to drop all of those part's.
And it will be much easier for future replacement.
I just replace my skid plate on my 2004 WJ, The one side just fell off when I removed the bolts!
Why did you mount the tow receiver above the tank skid plate? It can go underneath, and since it doesn't share all the bolts (only 2 out of 3 per side I think) with the tank, you don't even have to support/fiddle with the tank skid plate mountings? Seems much easier than what you did?
*Oh ok 30s later, if alone its actually easier this way...
Great video, trying to find all these parts now. What is the bumper trim called and where did you find it?
I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A friend wrecked her 2002 JGC over Christmas. From what I have read the parts seem to be interchangeable. I was going to get her factory bumper, hitch and harness. In the video you said if you had help you would have done the install different. I’m not sure what would be different. I guess it would be on very bottom. I get it now the plate held up the hitch
Do you want these parts? I'm parting out this WJ now 😢
@@ProjectDanH sure I need it all / I'm in CT where are you? Hit me back if you think it's doable thx
Got out of NY
The reason for the recall was due to rear end collisions that had numerous WJ's that caught fire. Solution was to reinforce the fuel tank by adding the tow hitch frame. BUT with us WJ owners lifting up rear end, collisions will just slide further under till it hits the transfer case . So I would ask the dealer for a transfer case skid plate as well!..Don't want that damaged...lol
Haha I love it!! free Dealer transfer case Skid plates!!! you think they'll fall for it???
Awesome video! Where did you get the bumper cut out template?
Thank you!! I found it on ebay
Great tutorial, I have a EU spec wj, shares the same frame.
Got mix feeling about the hitch being sandwiched, shouldn't be a problem i guess.
Is anti seize a good call for those bolts or loctite is equally ok, heck it might just work dry.
I need a eu hitch but i would like to do the wiring from the extra harness instead of getting it from stop lights.
Do you think its possible to cut the wiring and solder the correct wires for stops, L&R and ground?
Thanks for watching! You could cut and splice... I rather use the factory plug.. its easier
Love seeing the WJ! How’s she running? Any other plans coming up for it?
LOL... not running! 🤣🤣plans to get it runnig!! haha
it needs a fuel tank tuck now but better before the hitch install
lol,, Ill pass on the tank tuck for now
There should have been mold lines on the inside of the bumper cover for the cut lines and holes for the hitch insert cover.
Yes, there are lines on the backside that show you where to cut.
Hmmm. not on mine.. maybe mine was aftermarket
@@johnnychun59 I got gyped!
@@ProjectDanH That or you managed to cut on the lines from the front. That's a win!
very informative. just got a WJ. No hitch on mine. Seems the recall is ONLY for those that have a 3rd party hitch on it. If you had that, then the dealer would change it out for a factory hitch. If yours had no hitch, they dont do anything
I heard the opposite... Something had to be there to protect the tank. If you had an aftermarket one or a factory one you were protected.. if you had nothing they needed to put something there
@@ProjectDanHthat’s for the XJ and possibly the ZJ, recall N47 for the wj is as grimmster described.
Great Job 🔥🔥🔥
where is the junkyard that you get parts I saw a jeep with parts that I need pass the information if you can thank you very much
I go to peconic auto wreckers in speonk
What kind of paint did you use for the underbody after you cleaned and did the pressure washing? Rust is really something for the northern cars and trucks. I went to Toledo a few months ago for business and once you get to the wheel wells it awful and jagged.
Tried and True Rustoleum!! clean it, dry it, paint it!
Hey Dan, great video! In your opinion how crucial are the support bars that connect to the gas tank skid plate? I bought a hitch from a yard that pulled it for me and they didn’t include them, I could crawl around at pick-n-pull but I’d love to avoid it if I don’t have to
Same
Same here, I took the one from the tank to the frame driver side out. where can I get the short one you show putting on pass side?
very nice video where did you buy the trailer kit on amazon or eBay?
Thank you! eBay
Nice video! What junk yards do you go to?
Thank you! Peconic Auto Wreckers
Hey Dan, new to your channel. I’m enjoying the videos. I have a 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited WJ
I have an issue (electrical) with the lights interior periodically coming on and off? I need to remove a battery cable in order to keep the battery from draining. I’ve searched you tube and can’t seem to pin point it. Any thoughts and or suggestions?
Frank H (new subscriber)
I have a 2004 WJ that was having the same problem years ago. The problem was the big black wire that's in the driver's side door that's located in that boot. Check and make sure those wires in that boot aren't broke. This is a common problem. I recommend you replace that entire wire rather than solder it back together. It kept breaking on me until I replaced it. If you search UA-cam you'll find many videos on it. Just type Jeep WJ door wire harness. Loads of videos will pop up. Like I said, it's a common problem.
Thanks Carl
What Carl said!
Hey Dan, did the new trim bezel come with the plastic fasteners/nuts or was it a separate part #? The 2 with factory hitches at my local junkyard look like the pegs had been melted into place.
My kit came with a bag of plastic nuts. melting or plastic welding works too!
@@ProjectDanH Hey thanks Dan! Definitely works but makes it a bummer for the next guy!
I have no hitch on my 2000 xj, is it similar to do ? Happy 4th of July weekend to you and ur family ! 🇺🇸
XJs are much easier! you will need nut strips as there are no threaded holes in the XJ frame. Happy independence day.
is the trailer hitch bumper only available in the limited? becuase i want to do this upgrade but i have a laredo trim
both Laredo and limited
That skid plate was brand new by Illinois standards. 😳😳😳
Haha... LI standards too... Dunno how everything else is rusty, but that was ok
I called the dealer for my hitch, I have a 96 ZJ, indeed it was on the list and set an appointment 3 months from then. Had to wait for the part then time to do so.
When I got there 3 months later and they denied me my hitch in person saying I needed to already have one installed? From what I understand of the recall they were to install it as a crash bar to protect the tank in an accident?
Doesn't really matter now, I just went to the pull yard and grabbed one for free anyway, had $30 credit 🎉
Still I'd like to know if I'm wrong on that or..?
It should have been to Add one if you don't have one. That makes the most sense to me.. They'll do anything to avoid a free job
Внутри бампера есть разметка линия Реза.
not on mine 😢
May I ask where you bought the hitch from please? Thanks!
eBay, then I powder coated it
Dan I’m hoping you can help me with something, I have a 98 two door that I put a overhead console from a 2001. I need to repin the wiring. I have the two plugs that go to the 98 but the 01 only has one plug. The lights wiring is the same. I can’t find anything that really helps me. I hope you can. Thanks in advance.
hunt down a wire harness from a 98. but, If i rememember correctly all the wires have the same colors depite the diffrent connectors... last resort you can snip off the connectors and just match the wires.
@@ProjectDanH ok. Thanks
Does this model fit the 2004 Europe 2.7 diesel???
It should, just remember that the front header panel, bumper, and grill, are different from 2003 to 2004
Inside the bumper there is a marking how to cut
not on mine 😢
does this mean your fuel tank is just abit lower to the ground?
Lol.. yes, maybe a about 3/16ths 🤣
Hi Dan, sorry for bother you but I need your help. I'm looking for a bracket which attached with the serpentine belt tensioner to the engine block of a 2006 Jeep Liberty sport KJ 2.8L CRD 120Kw 163Hp in my country Perú there is not yunkyard where to find spare parts that no longer manufactured. In advance many thanks for your help.
Sorry, I don't have that part
Hi, Proyect Dan H many thanks for your attention. Are you in Indiana?
Hi Dan H, I'm Juan Woll from Perú, I'm looking for the bracket which hold the power steering pump and the serpentine belt tensioner and the bracket join to the engine block 2006 Jeep Liberty KJ 2.8L CRD 120Kw 163Hp through three bolts: two lateral and one at the front of the engine. Would you sell me it vía ebay, please notice me before the BRACKET be sell on ebay. I'm looking forward hearing from you soon.
Thank you for asking, however, I do not have that part
I'm going to do the exact opposite at some point. My WJ has the factory hitch or got the recall at some point. I was lucky enough to find an uncut factory rear bumper in my paint color.
I'm going to do it when i do a gas tank tuck to improve the departure angle but I'm going to modify my trailer hitch, flipping the receiver on top of the horizontal bar so it will come out of the vertical surface of the bumper and can be "hidden" with a receiver cover plug. It shouldn't reduce the rear collision safety because the tank will be even more protected, I'll just need a drop hitch.
Dude! Thats amazing. Film and post it!
@@ProjectDanH I'm not sure if I'll film but I'm going to try to do bodywork like Spiral Designs and the gas tank tuck like martinbuilt but my twist is going to be using flanging tools and "spot welds" for the sheet metal work so I don't have to butt-weld all of the seams. I'll also do an HK Offroad style hidden winch bumper, possibly an XJ style radiator conversion, long arms and Dana 50 or 60 axle swaps with a tire size between 33" and 37" probably. Also HK Offroad style rock sliders. I don't want to lift it too much so the objective will be to get maximum stuff and a lot of droop. I might have to do something like the Rudicon front shocks but I'll do a lower profile shock hoop and hood blisters instead of hood holes. I have an idea for anti-sway bar "disconnects" but it's a bit experimental so I'm going to keep my mouth shut on that.
I might try to enlarge my spare tire well to fit a matching spare and "lift" my rear carpet to cover it flat. I want to do a cargo drawer/rear bed platform for an overlanding/car camping setup. If I don't enlarge the spare tire well, I'll make a swinging tire carrier for the rear bumper with Jerry Can storage too.
Just don't hold your breath, I have to build my shop first which looks like it will probably be winter 2024 before I can start on big Jeep projects.
Don't forget about the free 100 dollar gift card from Mopar just for bringing it in for inspection ( for vehicles with recall)
Say whaaaaaaaaaaat?!
What is this magic you speak of?
I put mine under the skid plate, 🤔
Yep!
Had to laugh when you called that rusty - lol - I'm in Ohio and rust is our state hobby
LMAO... I Hate rust... remind me never to move to Ohio. lmao
most standard triler dont come with that type of light hook up
They do on a WJ!
Remove some bolts, I mean break some bolts.
Yeah, It happens.. LOL
Yep, they screwed me too. Yes, we can take care of that recall!, Um, you're all good. Where's the trailer hitch? You didn't require one. I have a copy of the recall, that's not what it says. Called Jeep, they said they marked recall complete, I said, they didn't do anything. After a while I too said screw it.
Yep.. Basically same thing.. the service employee told me they have to put one on for the recall.. I booked an appointment, the manager called me back and said no. lol. gimme a break.
@@ProjectDanH I called Fiat, they said the recall was satisfied, I said it's not been done. They don't care. great customer service. Side note, they called, said, you haven't been in for service, I told them why.
@@ProjectDanH I'm glad you posted this, I now know what to get for mine. Keep'm comin, man
I had the recall done on mine. When you receive the recall notice it shows what they do based on your set up. If you have an aftermarket hitch, they install the factory style to replace it. If you have no hitch they do nothing. I guess the problem comes from the aftermarket hitches causing the problem.?. But the actual recall notice shows they only give a new hitch if you have an aftermarket hitch installed.
@@shedmartinez5979 JEEP told me that they were going to install a new hitch - period. I advised them that I had already installed an after-market hitch and they advised me that my recall would remain open until I came down and refused their hitch. I've not darkened their doors to this day.
Filling that completely empty tank had to hurt 😢 😢
Its killing me!!! FJBLGB LOL
I will still say you were wrong in how you put the hitch on I did it the correct way by myself removing the evap or the plastic bumper cover
Wow, Tony, you must have skills!
Whoever installed that factory tow hook put the brace in completelyl wrong.
Lol. It was factory
Rust everywhere.....
EVERYWHERE!!!!
One thing wrong with this video is if you live in a trailer park you can not do anything in your driveway. So tell me and everyone what we can do to save money and do the work yourself!
Stop singing your sentences. 😏
I guess it's just the way people talk today.
Hey, I've never sang Nuttin! lol
Im not understanding the recall? Ehy was it recalled? Aftermarket hitch on mine...is that good or bad?