Reviews for CURT 13392 2" Receiver Hitch for 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL
I'll start by saying my mechanic experienced is maybe a 4/10. Ordered this hitch, received it 2 days later, I live clear across the country from where it was sent, so a 10 on delivery quadratec! There isn't much room to work between the muffler and install area without dropping the muffler (which I didn't do) so I just used two 3/4 crescent wrenches. It took me all of 20 minutes to install because I took it slow. Level one install level is a little steep. Seriously only 4 bolts with washers and washernuts on the other side. Easy install and works great. I've used it for a box blade and dragged my driveway in the 2hrs I've had it installed.
Installed easily in about 20 minutes. I was able to get all 4 bolts in without removing the muffler which sped up this project. Product quality is great, it is heavier than it looks and I am 100% sure it is far stronger than my 2018 Jeep JL's 3500 pound towing capacity, though I will probably never tow with this it is just for accessories and a recovery point. I would recommend this product to anyone.
Just finished mounting this hitch on my new 2019 Rubicon JL with the steel bumpers option. First you’ll have to remove two 18mm bolts from the bumper tube. They are holding a back plate in place with some welded nuts. Unsure of the purpose of this plate, but no way the hitch will mount with it in position. Position the hitch carefully when sliding it up onto the bumper tube. It’s a very snug fit, and will be very difficult to move horizontally once fully onto the bumper tube. It’s so snug I had to use a floor jack to get it far enough up to stab the supplied bolts. No need to mess with the muffler as instructions indicate. Very stout hitch, I’m completely satisfied.
Installed on Saturday in about 20 minutes, very easy. 2 of the bolts did not slide right thru and needed to be turned to get thru but not a big deal. Seems to be very well built. I do not plan on adding electrical so previous comments on that were not an issue.
My back rack was about 1/2 inch short because of the back up camera, so had to get an extension (also bought a Curt)
Easy to install on my JLU Sport. Didn’t need to make any adjustments. Just pop it on and throw the bolts in. Rubber mallet would have been handy because I did need to tap it into place for the last hole to line up. I used a baseball bat with a koozie on it to give a few taps.
Super easy to install on my 2018 JLU. Did not need to drop or loosen the muffle like the instructions said.
Installed on a 2018 JLU Sahara. 20 minutes. On the stock bumper, there is a plate with 2 welded nuts and 2 bolts securing the bumper bracket to the frame tube. The instructions state to slide the hitch plate BETWEEN the frame tube and the bumper bracket plate (after removing the 2 existing bolts). Fit perfectly using the existing nuts and bolts for the 2 outside holes and the supplied nuts and bolts for the 2 inside holes. No need to cut the hitch plate or remove the welded nuts.
Easy install on JLU Sport S. No need to drop the exaust. I did need to tap it into place with a rubber mallet to get the holes aligned. Took no more than 20 mins.
Easy installation. High quality
Construction and welds appear better than molar.