High clearance trailer hitch?

[Instaurare]

Currently have OEM metal rear bumper, and am looking to get a trailer hitch with 2" receiver for a small aluminum trailer . Does anyone have experience with a hitch that does not lessen ground clearance?

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[Fudster]

Would something like this work for you https://www.harborfreight.com/ball-mount-hitch-with-4-inch-drop-94901.html?

It's rate to work in a way to lower or raise the hitch ball depending on how you orient it.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

Currently have OEM metal rear bumper, and am looking to get a trailer hitch with 2" receiver for a small aluminum trailer . Does anyone have experience with a hitch that does not lessen ground clearance?

@Instaurare

You need to do some measuring, etc. before you can make an educated decision on a trailer hitch for your particular JL and your trailer.

For info that will prove helpful read here.... In short though you would be best served over the long haul/over the years with an adjustable hitch.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/bw-trailer-hitch.29111/

 

[Instaurare]

Good reference info and food for thought. Thanks to everyone for the advice.

 

[vetygud]

Another thing to consider is if you are using your hitch receiver for a bike rack, it needs to be extended out to get clearance past the spare tire. I just purchased a Curt 8” extension (45791).
It will also help with short, tongued trailers with close in trailer jacks. It can be quickly removed for other vehicles and when not in use.

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