Is The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Compatible With Smittybilt XRC Front Bumper?

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i have 2016 Jeep wrangler Rubicon unlimited with a Smittybuilt XRC after market bumper and winch, The jeep also have front sway bar disconnect Will this hitch work?

asked by: Dan

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Expert Reply:

The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31432 has not been confirmed to fit with your Smittybilt XRC front bumper and based on your images along with others I could find it appears it would require modification to the bumper as well as the receiver to have everything fit properly. Since the Smittybilt is an upgraded bumper you may be able to weld a receiver to the bumper but be sure to discuss this with the manufacturer. We have the 2" Weld On Receiver # E17 you could use if they say the bumper is capable of supporting the amount of weight you are looking to use it for.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Smittybilt XRC Front Bumper On 2016 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
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Answer 1

According to the control box wiring diagram (see attached) 2 of the wires for the SnowBear Personal Snowplow for 2" Hitches #SB324-081 go to the electric winch and 2 of them go to the battery. The only other thing that you might have is a switch…

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Answer 2

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 3

Hello Thad, Thanks for getting that drawing to me. I went ahead and pulled the Patriot Hitches 2" Adjustable Drop Hitch Adapter - 11" Rise/Drop - 7K - Gloss - Silver Accent #PH38PR from the warehouse so I could compare it to your drawing.…

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Answer 4

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 5

Hey Dave, between the Draw Tite front hitch part #65069 and the Curt #31432 I would go with the Draw Tite as it has higher weight capacities and also currently it is priced better! Is this for a plow?

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Answer 6

To see how the Curt Front Hitch part #31432 would install on your 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon check out the picture I attached. Hopefully you can tell if it will interfere with your MBRP bull bar. This hitch wasn't test for compatibility with that…

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Answer 7

Thanks for the picture of the front end of your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, based on that we know that the Draw Tite front hitch part #65069 is a confirmed fit and will work well. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as…

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Answer 8

On a 7-Way connector the suggested minimum wire gauge for the White (ground) wire, the Red or Black (power) wire, and the Blue (brake power) wire is 12 gauge. The minimum wire gauge for the remaining Green (right turn/brake) wire, the Yellow (left…

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Answer 9

Front hitches and base plate kits typically use the same install points the vehicle frame so you would have to remove the front hitch or if you happened to have an aftermarket bumper there may be a solution. If the aftermarket bumper on your Wrangler…

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Answer 10

For your 2015 Jeep Wrangler the front hitch I would recommend is the Draw Tite part #65069 as it has the highest capacities and the lowest price.

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Is The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Compatible With Smittybilt XRC Front Bumper?

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