Tapper New Member Supporting Member Joined May 22, 2022 Messages 8 Location Texas May 29, 2022 #1 My "As Is" JK add on bumper has an integrated 2 1/4 hitch (is that normal?). Do I replace the bumper, not sure of bumper spec, or find a 1/4 reducer?
My "As Is" JK add on bumper has an integrated 2 1/4 hitch (is that normal?). Do I replace the bumper, not sure of bumper spec, or find a 1/4 reducer?
BLACKJKU Moderator Staff Member Lifetime Supporting Member Joined Feb 22, 2020 Messages 4,859 Location Huntington In May 29, 2022 #2 Tapper said: My "As Is" JK add on bumper has an integrated 2 1/4 hitch (is that normal?). Do I replace the bumper, not sure of bumper spec, or find a 1/4 reducer? View attachment 121250 Click to expand... That should be strong enough to pull anything that the Jeep is rated to pull. That's a 2" receiver which is a standard size. Reactions: mrjp
Tapper said: My "As Is" JK add on bumper has an integrated 2 1/4 hitch (is that normal?). Do I replace the bumper, not sure of bumper spec, or find a 1/4 reducer? View attachment 121250 Click to expand... That should be strong enough to pull anything that the Jeep is rated to pull. That's a 2" receiver which is a standard size.
OP Tapper New Member Supporting Member Joined May 22, 2022 Messages 8 Location Texas May 29, 2022 #3 BLACKJKU said: That should be strong enough to pull anything that the Jeep is rated to pull. That's a 2" receiver which is a standard size. Click to expand... I thought so too.....until I measured it. A 2" bike rack swims in there.
BLACKJKU said: That should be strong enough to pull anything that the Jeep is rated to pull. That's a 2" receiver which is a standard size. Click to expand... I thought so too.....until I measured it. A 2" bike rack swims in there.
BLACKJKU Moderator Staff Member Lifetime Supporting Member Joined Feb 22, 2020 Messages 4,859 Location Huntington In May 29, 2022 #4 Tapper said: I thought so too.....until I measured it. A 2" bike rack swims in there. View attachment 121251 Click to expand... Perfectly normal the pin will keep it in place.
Tapper said: I thought so too.....until I measured it. A 2" bike rack swims in there. View attachment 121251 Click to expand... Perfectly normal the pin will keep it in place.
OP Tapper New Member Supporting Member Joined May 22, 2022 Messages 8 Location Texas May 29, 2022 #5 Haha! Okay. Good to know. Thanks for your quick replies!
BLACKJKU Moderator Staff Member Lifetime Supporting Member Joined Feb 22, 2020 Messages 4,859 Location Huntington In May 29, 2022 #6 Tapper said: Haha! Okay. Good to know. Thanks for your quick replies! Click to expand... I have 4 trucks with those and none of them fit snug, unless they are rusted in. Reactions: mrjp
Tapper said: Haha! Okay. Good to know. Thanks for your quick replies! Click to expand... I have 4 trucks with those and none of them fit snug, unless they are rusted in.
JeepJeezy OlllllllO Supporting Member Joined Jun 8, 2021 Messages 829 Location 717 May 29, 2022 #7 I have one of these to stop the rattle. Check this out on Amazon MaxxHaul 50023 Hitch Tightener Anti Rattle Stabilizer for 1.25" to 2" Hitches Reduce Movement On Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier Bike Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JDD8L3H/?tag=jkforum-20 Reactions: Tapper, mrjp and BLACKJKU
I have one of these to stop the rattle. Check this out on Amazon MaxxHaul 50023 Hitch Tightener Anti Rattle Stabilizer for 1.25" to 2" Hitches Reduce Movement On Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier Bike Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JDD8L3H/?tag=jkforum-20
Threepointsix JK Enthusiast Joined Dec 11, 2020 Messages 412 Location New Jersey May 30, 2022 #9 I use a grade 8 bolt. Threads into my bike rack and holds it snug. Reactions: Tapper