Installing a Tow hitch

[H20Rat]

Re: Installing a Tow hitch

I don't think it is very wise to weld anywhere on a bolt. You could be creating stess in the metal.

I've seen factory OEM hitches that come with these pre-installed... The nuts are almost always stronger than the bolts and rarely the failure points, and the heat required is minimal.

 

[Tom P]

Re: Installing a Tow hitch

Thanks - All
I ordered a Curt trailer hitch with lighting and a trans cooler. Just a though . . . I'm the 3rd owner of this 1999 jeep with 210.000 miles on it, It's in great condition. Runs like a top. Cleaner than my last one was with half the milage. I'm thinking it might be a good idea to change the transmission fluid while putting in the cooler. What does it take to change the trans fluid? Is it more complex than chaning the oil?

Thanks,

Tom

 

[JimMH]

Re: Installing a Tow hitch

Depends on wheather or not it is a manual or automatic. If it is an automatic you will need to remove the pan and change the filter that will be exposed once the pan is off. You will also need to clean out the pan really good there will usually be some metal in the pan. Not a bad job but if you have someone with a lift it will be a heck of a lot easier.

 

[surge006]

Re: Installing a Tow hitch

I've heard if the trans fluid has never been changed before you shouldnt change it do to the detergants in the new fluid will eat away at the already worn metals. Like i said i heard, no clue if its true or not maybe someone will bust this myth

 

[NYBo]

Re: Installing a Tow hitch

I've heard if the trans fluid has never been changed before you shouldnt change it do to the detergants in the new fluid will eat away at the already worn metals. Like i said i heard, no clue if its true or not maybe someone will bust this myth

Untrue. Detergents don't eat metal.

It IS possible for a poorly-done flush to sweep particles into the valve body and clog small passages. However, I think the origin of the the myth about not changing fluid if it has never been done stems from instances when the transmission is starting to go and the owner changes the fluid, hoping it will fix the problem. The transmission then fails completely, and the owner attributes the failure to the fluid change, even though it would have failed anyway.