| Setting up your JK Jeep Wrangler JK 2007 - | | | | is a recipe for later problems due to corrosion, |
| Current could not get any easier for the DIY-Do | | | | besides the fact you or a technician will be cutting |
| it yourself operator! The JK Wrangler was built | | | | into the factory wiring to install the trailer pigtail! |
| with better towing capabilities than any other | | | | There are a couple of options for your JK |
| Wrangler to date. Hitches and Wiring is available | | | | Wrangler trailer Wiring needs that simply plug into |
| not only by MOPAR but also as Hitch and Wiring | | | | the factory wiring which we will discuss in a |
| packages with multiple wiring options for easy | | | | moment. The Mopar wiring harness is a great |
| installation at any budget. | | | | harness which has a hard plastic loom over |
| Hitch Installation Instructions: | | | | protecting the complete length of the harness, |
| If you are taking the time to read this article you | | | | another plus is this harness will snap in place to |
| have already taking the time it would have taken | | | | both the Mopar hitch or Rugged Ridge hitch. |
| you to install a hitch and wiring kit! The JK Jeep | | | | Aftermarket plug-in wiring options are also |
| Wrangler 07-currently has been designed for easy | | | | available, these options have the same wiring |
| installation of a hitch, which simply bolts onto the | | | | quality and ease of installation with the main |
| rear cross member with 4 bolts that come with | | | | difference being the lack of a wiring loom and the |
| your new hitch or hitch and wiring set. Step 1) if | | | | end of the pigtail (the part that hooks into your |
| you're Wrangler came with a Hook on the rear; | | | | trailer wiring) does not snap into the Factory hitch |
| this is first removed by simply removing the 3 | | | | or Rugged Ridge hitch, this will need attached by |
| bolts holding it in place. 2) Next your hitch is slide | | | | other means such as a Zip-Tie. |
| over the rear cross member and aligned with the | | | | Just a couple thoughts in regards to wiring looms: |
| pre-drilled hitch mounting holes. 3) Bolts are | | | | 1) Loom can be locally purchased for about $1, |
| screwed into the pre-existing mounted holes and | | | | loom material is available at most hardware stores |
| then tightened. -Your done! Your hitch is installed! | | | | like Home Depot, Menards etc. 2) A looms |
| Next step, the wiring... | | | | function is to protect wiring from the elements, |
| Wiring Harness installation and options: | | | | so is wiring insulation! |
| Input from many Jeep owners say the wiring | | | | Installation- A simple task! You will need a Philips |
| installation is the challenge many have. Consider | | | | head screwdriver and just a couple minutes of |
| Hitch installation as a DIY-Do it yourself project or | | | | time! 1) Removed the screws from your left |
| a dealer project. Let's hope this challenge can be | | | | taillight assemble and pull your tail light away from |
| set aside by the ease of installation of a Plug in | | | | your Jeep. 2) Unplug the taillight from the factory |
| wiring harness for your trailer lighting needs. YES, | | | | harness 3) Plug the Trailer wiring harness into the |
| plug in harness! There is no wire splicing or cutting | | | | tail light plug then back into the Jeep Wiring |
| needed to install a wiring harness on your JK Jeep | | | | harness and run the wire down under your Jeep |
| Wrangler! With that said, any garage or parts | | | | to the hitch. 3) Fasten the plug to your Hitch |
| store trying to sell you a generic kit is bad news. | | | | either by snapping in place, or a zip-tie and your |
| The couple dollars saved by using a splice-in pigtail | | | | ready to tow! |