Will this bumper work if you have a receiver hitch already installed?
283958
No, it won't. I have Iron Man SRBs (shackle relocation brackets) that use the same bolt holes as the factory hitch and they interfered with it and I had to modify it a little bit for those to work, so I would image it wouldn't be any different with the factory hitch.
283959
No. You must remove it. But the one on the Smittybilt is just as strong. I hope that answers your Question. Joe
283960
You will have to remove it, It mounts where the aftermarket hitch mounts. This bumper has a hitch, witch works just fine.
283961
Probably not. It would likely bolt to the same spot, depends on your receiver. The question would be why would you keep your existing receiver? Per Smittybilt the one on the bumper is rated beyond the capacity of the Jeep (5k lbs - Jeep is only rated to tow 3500). It matches the recommended tongue weight for the vehicle of 500 lbs max.
283962
I had a hitch already installed on mine. I removed it and used the hitch on the bumper instead. You have to remove all the bolts that hold the hitch in place anyway when you install the new bumper.
283963
No it will not. Because the smitty built bumper not only bolts up to where the stock bumper bolts to but also bolts up along the bottom frame rail where the hitch bolts to. You don't need a hitch. There's a 2 inch receiver built into the bumper.
1020061
Good afternoon,We are not able to tell if this will fit with another brand of hitches. There is a possibility it will but we can't be sure as we do not have any cross reference information. Sorry!
2026302
not sure...no problems with mine, but, i bought another rugged ridge hook tow hitch that would only fit one of three receivers we have...on assorted vehicles. it is probably poor manufacturing tolerances and maybe too much paint..? pin it with a good, slightly smaller, bolt?
1575994
It is made to fit both 1.25" and 2" hitch receivers. I believe your hitch is a 1.25", so you should be good.
1460477
Yes. This bumper sits right above the hitch. The hitch is actually mounted to the frame not the original bumper.
806633
I also have the tow package and I had no problem bolting on the new bumper. The bumper is separate from the hitch.
1035556
As long as the receiver is the proper size it should. You will need to weld two additional tubes onto the hitch . We used it to go from Chicago to Tucson towing a car behind as well.
1603724
The tow hitch should work fine with the bumper. I have one on mine and didn't have any problems at all. Nice bumper, you will definitely like it.Brandon
1844918
If you bolt it to an extra long bar to go in your hitch receiver it might work. I had to use a strap on the top to stabilize the wobble. It comes with a strap
1020060
Good afternoon, We are not able to tell if this will fit with another brand of hitches. There is a possibility it will but we can't be sure as we do not have any cross reference information. Sorry!
1863229
I'd say if you have the factory receiver hitch and have this style socket that turns and locks in place, then yes.
296372
It will work, there are brackets that come with the tow bar that you will need to mount to your bumper. The alternative would be to purchase a Smittybilt bumper which have the brackets
800491
Yes it will! the hole are already in the frame also. Took me 30 mins to install! nice hitch
1824849
The receiver is not included with this hitch. My SUV already had the receiver, but you might check with your local Uhaul dealer to install a hitch.
2177697
You would probably have to order an extension cable from Rear View Safety, to make the connection at the hitch. Check out their website.
2184058
I believe you need to the the OEM hitch. I have Uhaul hitch and rear bumper will not fit, so now I have a large paper weight. I was not able to return it. True fully it is just for cosmetic looks, since it will not provide much protection
377692
I have a receiver hitch on my 2004 Dakota and it works fine. Bumper is above the level of the receiver hitch