Reviews: Smittybilt Receiver Hitches

I installed this hitch and the wiring harness in approximately 1 hour, by myself. The hitch directions say that you must remove the tow hook before installing, but I found this to be untrue on my 2012 Wrangler Unlimited. To make it easier to install the washers and captive nuts onto the bolts, use a pry bar to pull the plastic bumper away from the frame slightly enough to put them on and tighten. Doing so did not damage the bumper at all. This hitch was easier to install than what the directions even imply! The only negative is that this hitch, like most all of SmittyBilt products, is made in China. I didn't know this when I ordered it.

This unit would be easier to install if the Nuts were welded on as shown in the pictures.

The illustrations on the direction sheet should have been easier to see. However, since the installation was easy it didn't make any difference.

Easiest install after bumper cover is removed - comes off in 6 bolts - and the wiring harness couldn't be easier that came with this, it plugged and routed perfectly, and the plastic push-tabs matched up to the factory holes to snug it right up. Haven't towed my boat with it yet but I'm sure it will be fine, cargo tray and bike rack are great so far.

Very well design

Harness clip is made to hold a harness bigger than 4 pin. Other than that it was easy to install and fits good.

The install directions were not great but it was still the easiest hitch install I have ever done. Had to remove the rear bumper to get it on but that is also extrememly easy. A few bumper bolts, slide it into place, tighten the bolts, put the bumper back on. Took less than 30 min.

Very tight space between receivr and bumper. would like to see nut and washer tac-welded to receiver. would have made instal a breese. used duck tape to hold nut in place.