I searched and searched looking for the right tow bar plate for my 2007 Jeep JK Unlimited. I kept coming back to this bar due to its praticallity, and it was considerably cheaper than other options. When I received the package, I was very impressed with how stout this bar is and with the mounting points. I can say with assurance that this bar will do exactly what I need it to do. I set asside about 4 hours to mount this bar under my bumper and it took less than 2 hours. You have to drill 6 holes in to the cross members and front umpact bar and that's it, everything bolts in. An easy, stressless install.
This product is designed specifically for the Currie tow bar, yet it works with the Hidden Hitch tow bar perfectly - basically the same tow bar. Requires drilling 2 holes in the frame - as with any drilling in tempered steel: use a good bit made for steel and use cutting oil to keep the heat down. The powder coating is top notch and all parts are US Steel and Aluminum. The packaging was excellent also - every piece was individually wrapped in butcher paper with butcher paper between all of the parts in the box. I have been flat towing Jeeps for several years - I use Currie tow shackles with my YJ and now these with my LJ Rubicon. I tow with a 3/4 ton Suburban and use Hidden Hitch magnetic lights on the Jeep.
Worked out well and I like how it bolted directly to the frame under the bumper. I have no lift, so it took me about 5 hours on my back.
This is really easy to install and looks much better than the typical tow bar. When in place it looks like it belongs there like a good aftermarket part. Hand tools and something to trim a small piece of the stock bumper are all that’s really needed. An extra set of hands is nice but not necessary. Very happy with this to rig my Jeep for flat towing.
Fit perfect. Weld quality could be a little better. The welds are solid, just could look a little better.
This intallation was SO easy. You do need a set of fingers to hold a few things but wow. Inovation at its best!
Works perfect. East to install. Only used it once so far but it’s built stout.
Installation was simple. Product worked well first time out.
They are very strong and hide well. I will get a lot of use out of these. First time flat towing, Better than expected. 4WP shipped for free :) Love doing buiseness with 4WP.
Flat towed a Jeep 800 miles using the tow mount hardware - no problems at all. Takes a little elbow grease and a good 1/2" metal bit to install on a Jeep factory bumper.
The instructions were easy to follow. Typical with drilling holes you only have one shot at getting it right. I mounted the bracket and used the bracket as a guide. The holes lined up exactly, which is an issue with mounting the bracket as the bolt goes through two different surfaces, the frame and the cross member. You have to be careful to not bind up in the bracket. I haven't towed my jeep yet but plan on doing so in a couple of weeks.
I had to cut off some of the frame where the plate attached to my 2013 JK unlimited. There are two unused holes on the plate due to the frame on the 2013 JK being not as wide as past years. The plate does replace the plastic air dam and looks great mounted on the jeep. I would recommend buying a Blue Ox base plate. I had one on my TJ and it just seemed like a better product with better attachment points.
It was a bit of a challenge to get some of the bolt holes to line up, but I got there in the end. It's a nice piece that replaces the cheap plastic apron under the bumper. I have the stock bumper that's been narrowed with new end caps, and this piece compliments it well. I'm using this to tow the JK behind a motorhome, and it seems to work well so far!
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