what is the rating on the hitch?
1278219
It's either class III or off road use only. Mine was class III but read somewhere that it was off road use only. I've pulled on it with a shackle hitch and bent the factory bumber mount, the hitch was fine on the bumper though
1278220
Tow rating? This bolts to the frame, so it would be rated against what the jeep is rated for in towing. What year do you plan to bolt this to?
1278221
Smittybilt rates the bumper as having a class III hitch - Class III is rated to 5000 lbs with 500 lbs tongue weight. The bigger question is what is the tow vehicle rated to pull? If you are installing this on a Jeep CJ or Wrangler, the rating is different based on engine and transmission.
100539
This 2" hitch will not fit into the Class II receiver. Class II Trailer Hitch Receivers: Designed for light-duty towing - Are rated up to 3,500 lbs GTW and 350 lbs TW - 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver hitch opening - Will work with Class I and Class II accessories, such as bike racks, cargo carriers. Class III Trailer Hitch Receivers: Designed for trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles - 2" x 2" receiver hitch opening - Rated up to 6,000 lbs GTW with 600 lbs TW - Allows for more gear to be carried or towed Works with all Class III accessories.
501693
I do not have the hitch as this location at this time, but this was a problem with me and what i did was put put the hitch onto the ATV 'upside down' which lowered it effectively.BHM
81895
Leslie:The hitch fit like it was factory installed. Not difficult to install at all. I would recommend buying a reamer to clean the threads. It was about $ 17.00, but made the installation much easier. Good luck
1094092
The hitch is intended for atv use so it is not 3500 lbs. I have had 800 lbs no problems it should support atv tow weight. My atv is rated at 1100 lbs
626168
I am not sure. it is very heavy and strong however. My husband says strong enough to use for a trailer hitch.
2171911
While they say "up to 300 lbs"...it varies based on how far back the load...and the carrier are relative to the hitch. I figure about 150 lbs. I use mine on a little Honda Fit and so far, it has been great.
241299
the hitch is in 2 pieces . the top locks & unlocks with handles real easy weighs maybe 25lbs. The base I believe weighs 71lbs. the specs should be on the web site.
354225
Wow, I have had mine for over a year and used it with 3 different hitches. I haven't had any problem mine has been very sturdy. Maybe try wrapping some electrical tape around it once or twice would stabilize yours. Once you start to use it you will love it.
671217
I BELIEVE IT IS A CLASS II HITCH (2" RECEIVER).Make sure the hitch is rated for the amount of VERTICAL weight needed!
343145
The hitch has been great. I'm sure the brackets will work. Call hitch Source or the manufacturer to confirm bracket size, I'm not around mine currently to measure, but I'm sure you'll be satisfied with the hitch!
2267667
I used the drop hitch for an entirely different purpose, to raise a motorcycle carrier above the level of my receiver. I can tell you that each of the three hitch positions drops (or raises) the hitch 2.5 inches, for a maximum rise or fall of 7.5 inches. Whether that is sufficient for your intended purpose, I can't say.
2107792
The hitch is mounted to the rear axle, so the connection point will be about five inches closer to the ground with the smaller wheels and the bottom of the trailer will be slightly tilted forward. I do not think this is a serious problem or indeed a problem at all.
1513989
I don't really know. But it is solid hitch. I used a floor jack to help with one man self install. Looks factory installed. 100% satisfied.
2179936
Class III hitches are rated up to 5,000 lbs. The ratings are: Class I - up to 2,000 pounds (910 kg) - light loads Class II - up to 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg) - light loads Class III - up to 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg) - larger loads (campers, boats, etc.) Class IV - up to 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) - larger loads (campers, boats, etc.)
1936117
as long as your hitch is rated to carry 6500 pounds you should be good that's all you got to worry about
2279650
There are multiple threaded holes in back to accommodate most all ball heights, it's just an anti rattle anyhow, you won't here anything while your towing if you don't use it. It's a good hitch, don't let the anti rattle stop you from buying it.