What is the Front Mount Hitch Position When Curt Hitch 31432 is Installed on a 2010 Jeep Wrangler

Question:

I have seen several front mount hitches for the jeep wrangler which has the 2 in. receptacle over the bumper. Does the 2 in. receptacle go under the bumper on the 31432 hitch, and is there any additional holes that need to be drilled? Thanks

asked by: John S

Expert Reply:

I have seen the same thing on several jeeps. So I was looking at the directions, which I have attached below, for Curt front mount hitch, # 31432, to determine its position when installed on the vehicle. By looking at the instructions, it still is not too clear, though it appears as though the opening will be more or less flush with the center of the bumper.

I spoke with my contact at Curt, the manufacturer, and they told me that the hitch arms mount above the bumper and the actual opening will be just about even with the center of the bumper. Also, there are no extra holes to drill but you will have to remove the air deflector (though the instructions say that trimming it to fit around the hitch is an option).

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expert reply by: Michael H