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Best front receiver hitch/bumper for JK???

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Old 03-25-2008 | 11:14 AM
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Default Best front receiver hitch/bumper for JK???

My 07 Rubi 2dr has stock bumpers. I want to add a receiver to the front so I can push my trailers into some tight spots. What's the best front bumper that includes a 2" receiver??? If you have one please include comments on how it was to install. etc. Thanks
Old 03-25-2008 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RAD-ISH
My 07 Rubi 2dr has stock bumpers. I want to add a receiver to the front so I can push my trailers into some tight spots. What's the best front bumper that includes a 2" receiver??? If you have one please include comments on how it was to install. etc. Thanks
Not sure if its the 'best', but the Olympic rock bumper is very hardy and a breeze to install & includes fittings for the stock fog lights. It's Quadratec Part # 12116.301
Old 03-25-2008 | 01:28 PM
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Curt sells a hitch that fits with the OEM stock bumper if you want to go that route. Bolts on the bumper and frame.

Install was cake, just hold and bolt, no drilling etc.
Old 03-25-2008 | 04:17 PM
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Default thanks for the tip-do you have the sway bar disco motor (rubi)?

Originally Posted by baelzharon
Curt sells a hitch that fits with the OEM stock bumper if you want to go that route. Bolts on the bumper and frame.

Install was cake, just hold and bolt, no drilling etc.
I was wondering if there is any space issue between the hitch and the sway bar disconnect motor on my rubicon?
Old 03-25-2008 | 04:41 PM
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Picks here:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/front-hitch-plow-hell-yeah-13829/
Old 03-25-2008 | 06:03 PM
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With the turning radius of the jeep, I would just put a back up camera in and throw any aftermarket bumper on the front. I don't like any of the front bumpers with reciever hitches that I've seen. Don't want to affend anyoune, just my opinion.
Old 03-25-2008 | 07:22 PM
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I've pulled and messed with trailers since I started driving many, many years ago. You can't imagine how much easier and faster it is to put a trailer into a tight spot with a front hitch until you've done it.
Old 03-25-2008 | 08:26 PM
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I beleive that both Nates bumpers and Lod can be had with a front end receiver hitch. Both are good bumpers too. Bonus is prices are not bad and they have a quicker delivery on bumpers than some suppliers.




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