Sorry to resurrect an old thread but you should under no circumstance remove the tow hitch from your Jeep. They became part of a federal recall for the jeep Cherokee. Chrysler had to install the tow hitch to prevent a condition where the gas tank explodes when the vehicle is hit from behind. This was and is a big safety concern with these vehicles. The tow hitch protects the gas tank. Hopefully you already found this out on your own and are safe and sound.
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