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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK Build Threads & Member's Rides
My 2018 Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport for Camping Trailer Tow
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<blockquote data-quote="Ballermaris" data-source="post: 426275" data-attributes="member: 18206"><p>As some may know, I have been doing mods on my Wrangler to make it an RV friendly Jeep. In my quest to being able to get a bicycle carrier that could be mounted to the front, I went through some hoops.</p><p></p><p>I did find a hitch that would fit, so I ordered it and when it came in, I went up to have it installed.</p><p></p><p>The installed shop quickly found a problem, despite the confirmation that there would only be "minor" mods to the Smittybuilt Carbine bumper that was obviously not the case. </p><p></p><p>In addition, the shop found issues with how that bumper was installed too. Though bolted on, some hardware is missing. Nothing I can do about that since I bought it that way as a used Wrangler.</p><p></p><p>So what to do about the front end?</p><p></p><p>Well after some searching, (thank you Google), I quickly located an integrated class 3 receiver on a bumper made by Rockhard.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-5009.htm[/URL]</p><p></p><p>So I have ordered the new front bumper, $$$$, ugh, but it had to be done. I will have them just transfer the winch over to the new unit and also any reuseable hardware too.</p><p></p><p>Better to be safe than sorry, I am kicking the poorly installed Smittybuilt to the curb.</p><p></p><p>I will post pictures when everything comes together.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ballermaris, post: 426275, member: 18206"] As some may know, I have been doing mods on my Wrangler to make it an RV friendly Jeep. In my quest to being able to get a bicycle carrier that could be mounted to the front, I went through some hoops. I did find a hitch that would fit, so I ordered it and when it came in, I went up to have it installed. The installed shop quickly found a problem, despite the confirmation that there would only be "minor" mods to the Smittybuilt Carbine bumper that was obviously not the case. In addition, the shop found issues with how that bumper was installed too. Though bolted on, some hardware is missing. Nothing I can do about that since I bought it that way as a used Wrangler. So what to do about the front end? Well after some searching, (thank you Google), I quickly located an integrated class 3 receiver on a bumper made by Rockhard. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-5009.htm[/URL] So I have ordered the new front bumper, $$$$, ugh, but it had to be done. I will have them just transfer the winch over to the new unit and also any reuseable hardware too. Better to be safe than sorry, I am kicking the poorly installed Smittybuilt to the curb. I will post pictures when everything comes together. [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK Build Threads & Member's Rides
My 2018 Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport for Camping Trailer Tow
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