Are There Any Special Requirements For Installing A Front Mount Hitch On A 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL

Question:

I have the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Sahara with the Rubicon steel front bumper and steel skid plate. Does this front mounted hitch interfere with the skip plate? Is there any other considerations I should be aware of? What all needs to be disassembled to install this front mounted hitch in my application? Do you have photos or a video of this hitch on a 2018-ish Rubicon? I do have the Warn low profile winch installed.

asked by: Grateful M

2018 Jeep Wrangler JL
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Expert Reply:

Hey Grateful,

The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65079 would just need to cut through the skid plate in order to fit. The installation is super easy so you'll probably spend more time cutting the skid plate than actually getting the hitch in place and bolted in. With the skid plate removed the hitch should just pop right in. The winch is on top of the bumper and shouldn't interfere with the installation of the hitch.

I've attached a video below where Shane will walk you through the installation process.

expert reply by: Kevin C