CURT 31432 2-Inch Front Receiver Hitch, Select Jeep Wrangler JK

Have a fantastic 2015 JKU. First and foremost, the hitch is attractive, with a nice paint job and heavy-duty construction. For the price, I suppose you can't go wrong. Let's move on to the negative aspects of the situation. First and foremost, the directions are terrible; do not follow them. with the exception of the part where it says to torque the bolts to 110 ftlbs. Follow that section. Curt's installation video on YouTube fails to mention that they are NOT using a 2015 JKU, which means you will have to drill out the bottom hole on the drivers side, as well as the fact that the brake booster is in the way, but it can be worked around. It is recommended that you remove it if you look into other videos. The issue is that there are two bolts that must be removed, and they can only be accessed from the top, necessitating the removal of the Grille as well. (It's not a big deal, but it is time consuming. ) ) To install, you must first remove the airdamn (I didn't have mine because I already had an aftermarket bumper and winch installed, which made it much easier). I also didn't remove the brake booster because I was able to tighten it with a ratchet and an extension and a 19mm socket. You'll need at least an 8-inch extension, and it'll be difficult, so take your time, and the lower hole on the driver's side will need to be drilled larger. I was able to complete this task with ease using a 1/2" step up drill bit, but be careful not to damage the brake booster pump. After that, you can use the fish wire to thread the bolts through each hole, and the rest is easy. Overall, I like it; I'm not towing anything from the front, and I only bought it to transport a basket that can hold a few fishing poles and a cooler at most. Don't try this if you don't know how to use tools or if you don't own any. It is preferable to have it installed by a mechanic. If this is the case, you shouldn't own a JK in the first place. best wishes, lolol.

Leah McCullough

| Mar 21, 2021

br>br>After giving up, I decide to work from above rather than from below the bumper as they show you. br>br>First, remove the front grille (which is very easy because it's designed to come off because this is how you change the headlight bulbs), then remove the plastic piece between the bumper and grille (you may have trouble getting the plastic push rivets off, just drill through them). For $3, you can get Pep Boys replacements. 00), and then unbolt the vacuum pump (leave the hoses connected). Connect the wires and move out of the way slightly) and now you can reach all of the bolts like a human being and torque them when you're finished. br>br>It took 20 - 30 minutes to complete the entire process. After that, it took another 20 - 30 minutes to install all six bolts. Time limit: 30 minutes br>br>Before you begin, get a longer bolt and carriage bolt for the drivers side because they must go through the frame as shown and the pump bracket, which they do not mention. The pictures below show their carriage bolt installed; you can see that it doesn't even go all the way through the bolt, and you'll also need to drill one hole in the vacuum pump bracket. br>br>Curt's instructions are completely useless, and this, combined with the need to purchase additional hardware, is why I only gave it three stars.

Khaleesi Carson

| Dec 30, 2020

Remove the upper frame cover (I had to drill out the plastic clips because they just spun when "unscrewing"), unscrew the vacuum pump and zip tie it out of the way, and enlarge the lower driver side hole, I believe it is almost mandatory. These are all listed as optional in the included instructions, but I don't believe it could be completed without all three on a 2017. br>br>However, I chose to "notch" the lower shield, which took the most time because the "1 inch by 1 inch template" included with the instructions is only a rough guide to what needs to be done. It would be great if they included a template or something, but they don't. I'm not giving it a ding because I doubt a template would match every year given that this fits ten years' worth of Jeeps. I started by measuring the actual receiver and cutting a hole just for it, then added the support braces and just kept putting it on and off, eyeballing the markings with a sharpie. Dremel was used, but snips were used instead. I started out trying to make it look nice, but as time went on, I became less concerned and just left it as is, figuring that it's low enough that you won't notice it unless you crawl underneath and look closely. br>br>I haven't yet pulled the Jeep or wonched anything with my cradle mounted winch, but this receiver appears to be well constructed.

Odin THORPE

| Aug 17, 2021

The concept of a Jeep with a front hitch is fantastic. Allows for additional cargo space with a hitch attachment for vehicles that are capable but limited in space. br>br>The installation process is simple, but it is time consuming; it took me three days to complete, but that was because I did it piecemeal after work. If I had to guess, I'd say it took about six hours in total, so it was definitely a weekend project, with the most difficult part being aligning the handle nuts. That alone took me about three hours, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get it to work. But once it had caught, it was simple to tighten everything up. br>br>I didn't take my bumper off, and I didn't take out the brake booster pump. I was able to reach around it thanks to my long, slender fingers. I also lifted the front onto ramps for installation. It was a lot easier to get underneath the Jeep now. However, it's possible that's why it took me six hours. The hole in the driver's side of the bumper had to be drilled out. It was simple to do with a 1/2 drill bit, and I was even able to do it with a 12v Dewalt drill by going slowly. br>br>The hitch is in place and secure. If you ever need to get off, it seems like it will be difficult. For example, if you later decide to install an aftermarket bumper. However, I prefer the Jeep's stock appearance, and the front hitch's versatility is more important to me than its appearance. br>br>Curt also makes a front hitch mount. I ordered it first, then returned it because I didn't realize it was only for the Rubicon with the different front bumper. It also has a different set of holes and mounts that are lower than this model. So that's something to think about.

Sloan Cowan

| Nov 22, 2021