Sponsored

Anyone install a forward mounted tow ball?

Fensta

Member
First Name
GREG
Joined
Aug 27, 2021
Threads
2
Messages
12
Reaction score
27
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Vehicle(s)
2021 JL Rubicon
Hi,

Has anyone fitted a forward mounted tow ball on their JL in order to manoeuvre a trailer in tight confines?
I would be really interested in how easy it was.
Sponsored

 

M1kefries

Well-Known Member
First Name
Mike
Joined
Jun 8, 2018
Threads
6
Messages
85
Reaction score
142
Location
Chesapeake
Vehicle(s)
2018 JLUR
Hi,

Has anyone fitted a forward mounted tow ball on their JL in order to manoeuvre a trailer in tight confines?
I would be really interested in how easy it was.
Yep mount them on every tow vehicle I’ve had. Very easy to install and works great. I have the steel skid plate and they say you can’t put that back on with the front tow hitch. Don’t believe them, you can it just takes some cutting and grinding to fit it back on.
 

GATORB8

Well-Known Member
First Name
Matt
Joined
May 30, 2021
Threads
19
Messages
7,021
Reaction score
9,079
Location
CLT NC
Vehicle(s)
21 JLURe
Are you just trying to maneuver around a yard/parking lot? A trailer dolly may be an easier solution.
 
OP
OP

Fensta

Member
First Name
GREG
Joined
Aug 27, 2021
Threads
2
Messages
12
Reaction score
27
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Vehicle(s)
2021 JL Rubicon
Yep mount them on every tow vehicle I’ve had. Very easy to install and works great. I have the steel skid plate and they say you can’t put that back on with the front tow hitch. Don’t believe them, you can it just takes some cutting and grinding to fit it back on.
Thanks for that Mikefries. Would love to see a photo if possible.
 

Sponsored

GATORB8

Well-Known Member
First Name
Matt
Joined
May 30, 2021
Threads
19
Messages
7,021
Reaction score
9,079
Location
CLT NC
Vehicle(s)
21 JLURe
Down a long driveway, round a corner and into a garage
Yep, that wouldn’t be easier, lol. Although there are some pretty cool powered ones.
 

GATORB8

Well-Known Member
First Name
Matt
Joined
May 30, 2021
Threads
19
Messages
7,021
Reaction score
9,079
Location
CLT NC
Vehicle(s)
21 JLURe
Yes I like the look of the one on tracks with the remote control.
If you need to justify the purchase, bet it could carry around a cooler of beer pretty easily.
 

Sponsored

 



Top