You can do it without the nut strip and without removing the rear
bumper. I did it on my '99 without removing anything and without paying
the dealer an outrageous price for that silly nut strip. Don't have
time to explain now - gotta go to work. But, if anyone is interested,
I'll post the details this afternoon.

Jo Bo wrote:
> Do a search for "hidden hitch". That's what's going on my "new" 99 and you
> also might need the left "stiffner" or nut strip. Look up into the holes and
> see if they are threaded, if so you already have it. The later models come
> with the right side already on. These are dealer items and the rear bumper
> must be taken off to put them/it on.
>
> JoBo
>
> "matt borland" > wrote in message
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>>I want to add a hitch to my '01 XJ, more for the
>>accessories I can add that utilize the receiver than
>>for actual towing. At most I may end up towing a
>>small trailer for my motorcycle. Still I figured a
>>class 3 would be the way to go since it's the most
>>popular size.
>>
>>Any brands you guys would recommend based on
>>experience with installation and use? Any to avoid?
>>
>>
>>TIA,
>>
>>
>>
>>-Matt- "..."
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