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Smittybilt Receiver Hitch 2" With Hardware Jeep Wrangler JK 2007-2018/JL

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Just installed this however felt like not a perfect Mach, could not use the 4 bolts supplied because the bumper support plate was in the way had two use the factory bolts and two from the kit any had the same experience
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Just installed this however felt like not a perfect Mach, could not use the 4 bolts supplied because the bumper support plate was in the way had two use the factory bolts and two from the kit any had the same experience
Smittybilt told me today that the JK hitch is not supposed to be installed on the JL, contrary to CJP selling them that way.
 

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I ended up ordering the Draw-Tite hitch #76104 because it's allegedly confirmed to work and it has a longer tube to help clear the spare tire.
 

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Just installed this however felt like not a perfect Mach, could not use the 4 bolts supplied because the bumper support plate was in the way had two use the factory bolts and two from the kit any had the same experience
Did you end up using this hitch? I'm trying it now with no luck. People have said to leave the plate on but then my hitch wouldn't fit between the bumper and the frame. Also, the other side has a large gap. Even if I wanted to tighten it down, I wouldn't be able to because I can't fit a wrench on the nut

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Which models get the metal brackets? I had no such thing on mine. The JK hitch bolted right up quickly.
 

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Which models get the metal brackets? I had no such thing on mine. The JK hitch bolted right up quickly.


My Sahara has the metal bumper bracket. I got the drawtite for the JL with the welded nuts on the hitch. I'm going to grind the 2 outside nuts off. And use the bracket. I've been talking to them about the hitch and they told me they have a plug and play wire harness coming out.
 

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Smittybilt told me today that the JK hitch is not supposed to be installed on the JL, contrary to CJP selling them that way.
agree. I ordered mopar from CJPony
 

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From smittybilt on sept24

New reply for the ticket #SB00094844

Hello,

The listing for that hitch is incorrect, this fits JK/Us. At this time we are going to be using part number S/BJH46 for the JL/U. This item currently has an ETA of 30 days plus at the time.
Thank you,
Smittybilt Customer Support Team
 

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Still loving my Draw-Tite hitch. Works great on JK or JL and clears the spare tire well.
 
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