Front Hitch Recommendation for 2002 Jeep Wrangler with Double Tube Bumper

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So this hitch you sell C31028 will bolt on to frame side to side and below existing double tube existing on jeep .mine is a 2002 wrangler T J sport

asked by: Tony

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To add a front mount trailer hitch to your 2002 Jeep TJ with a tube style front bumper you will need to use Curt front mount hitch # C31028. It attaches to the frame of the Jeep and will sit underneath your front bumper.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 5

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