Will the Front Hitch for a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Fit With Aftermarket Bumper

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Hi there could you please tell if part number 65069 is compatible with the bumper i have installed. From what Ive seen it should still bolt straight in? If not do you have one that would suit and what cost would it be to ship to Australia. Thanks in advance for your help. Look forward to hearing from you soon

asked by: Nick K

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Expert Reply:

The front mount trailer hitches for a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited like the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65069 are all designed for models with the factory front bumper. It is no possible for the manufacturer nor I to confirm fit with an aftermarket bumper as there are just so many different options.

Therefore, in order to confirm fit you'll need to take a look at the attached photo of where the hitch mounts and make the determination yourself.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #65069 has the outside edge to outside edge measurement of 26-1/8 inches and the hole center to hole center measurement of 17-7/8 inches. I've attached a photo to assist.

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Answer 2

The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch #31432 is designed to work with a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with a standard factory bumper. If you do not have the factory standard bumper there is no guarantee it will work. I have attached a drawing that shows…

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Answer 3

This combination has not been tested since both Curt and Draw-Tite list their front mounted hitches as only being compatible with factory bumpers. That being said it looks like they wouldn't be using the same mounting hole in the frame, but would…

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Answer 4

The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, part #65069 is a good fit for your 2008 Jeep Wrangler. I have attached a drawing that shows how the hitch is attached to the vehicle. As you can see, the attach points are on the underside of the…

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Answer 5

Curt part #31432 and Draw-Tite part #65069 are both front-mounted 2-inch hitches intended for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with standard factory front bumper. But if you have a special Rubicon edition you will want the Curt #31432.

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Answer 6

There is only one way to tell if they can be used together. Check the mounting location of your front hitch where it attaches to the frame of your jeep. I was unable to find your purchase of the Draw-Tite hitch in our system but the Draw-Tite Hitch…

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Answer 7

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 8

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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