Shop Teacher

I have an 09 auto jk unlimited. What kind of reciever should I buy? I saw three choices in Quadratec. Any advice?

eaglemikeo

I almost bought the smittybilt, as it was the 'most affordable' when you look around. However, I ended up going with OEM, because someone took theirs off. Think I paid $50. Smittybilt was $53 best price, i think.

When you look at what it mounts to, and how much your Jeep will tow, I think you end up realizing it doesn't matter, since the hitch will meet or exceed the Jeeps capability.

For me, I just needed it for a bike rack, so it didn't matter to me.

MacsJK

I have been looking and it seems that most of the 4 bolt will tow 3k and the tongue weight is almost all 300 lbs. Doesn't seem to be much of a difference. I am going to go with the smittybilt.

Goldorak

+1 for the OEM hitch , most of after market bumpers came with a hitch receiver , so you cans find one for cheap , and also buy the OEM harness for wire (about 40$ CDN )

Mark Doiron

No matter what brand receiver hitch you decide on, do this (unless you'll never use it to tow).

britjk

Get the OEM one - bolts on easy. Get the OEM wiring harness and if you have a 2009 - you get the anti-sway feature. It's not a computer flash for a 2007. I tow every day 2000 lbs. Carpentry tools - no problem. Also look into if you have an automatic - whether you need a Tranny cooler or not. Mine came with one.

jkkat

I have the Hidden hitch and the tounge is to long compaired to the factory one.

Torrin

Does anyone know the part number for the hitch wiring? I can't find it on mopar parts website.


Thanks!

eaglemikeo

before you buy, shoot an email out to some of the vendors around here, especially the ones who do work (not just stores) and ask them if they have any OEM take offs. Thats how I got mine, and it was a good price.

oh, and btw, MacsJK... I think I saw you driving around this weekend. Only a guess based on the color (haven't seen too many of that color around here)

SnakeDriver

I've got an OEM hitch that I took of my 08 4dr. Rubicon. $40 plus shipping. (5/20 - This item has been sold...)