Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

I wanted a front mounted hitch receiver for my 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee to allow me to mount a surf rod and cooler carrier. The Jeep is already low hung in the front so I was concerned about the hitch receiver causing me to loose some clearance if it hung too low beneath the air dam. The installation instructions, reviews and pictures I found didn't seem to assure me either way. In my case the receiver ended up only about 3/8" below the air dam which I had cut an opening in as directed in the instructions. This was satisfactory for my needs.
The instructions were mostly clear and easy to follow but I found that additional trimming of the air dam was required due to interference with the front legs of the hitch receiver. The area trimmed is not visible but this added a couple of hours to the installation while I checked and re-checked to be certain trimming was required. I found a "copping saw" useful to trim the air dam.
One nit regarding the instructions is that there were "Options" mentioned like "enlarging" the pre-existing holes" and using alternate "fish wire" techniques, but there was no explanation of why you might choose to use the options.
The manufacture has some useful videos on their web site but the "technical support phone number" listed on the instructions (800-798-0813) did not work for me but failed in various ways and resulted in various error messages/results.
The hitch receiver seems well made and very sturdy and arrived in just a couple of days.
Originally I was hoping to find a receiver that mounted so as to be in the opening above the air dam giving it more height and not affecting ground clearance. That was not available but this works almost as well and I have an adapter that will permit additional height for the mounting of the surf rod and cooler carrier. This receiver will also provide a "recovery point of attachment" for my Jeep.749848

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The order was delivered and the process was great throughout the whole order.1671383

Products work as expected! Even not having my Jeep front hitch in stock etrailer made sure that I received it directly from the manufacturer within 3 days!
Good service and appreciated that they stick to their shipment promise and make even difficult things happen!
Wieland K.352108

Curt Front Hitch arrived promptly. By next day we installed. I have 2 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It was an easy install on basic Laredo. Would have been more involved on Rocky Mountain model. Instructions were very useful. Neighbor recommended use of grinder on plastic body cover. Body is more stable/secure than before install.1083707

So simple of an installation, everything was as it should be. It helps if you have the right tools for the job too!895504

by: Tom05/06/2021

Would prefer it to not be soooo close to the ground, scrapes on rocks when not on pavement, will probably take it off soon.1031204

Looks great easy to install somewhat 4 hours job Very happy1316905

fast shipping 600935

Very fast delivery, 969975

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