If it was right on the hitch then no it wouldn't matter but because it's hanging off the end of the extension then yes IMO it does matter.
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If it was right on the hitch then no it wouldn't matter but because it's hanging off the end of the extension then yes IMO it does matter.
If only there was a way to change that. If only.....
I attached mine right on the bumper, but I did build a 3/16” bumper with reinforcement at the attachment points. I do flip a 2” drop/rise hitch for towing behind my motorhome. Do you have a camper, is that the reason for the extension?
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Honestly this might be my best option for June. I want a solution that doesn't involve unbolting shit at the trailhead but for Moab when I'm there for a full week it will be fine.
Yeah, I have a truck bed camper I am trying to make this work with. Although it isn't just an extension (realistically I would need one I think otherwise), it is a ReadyBrake. Basically a surge brake addon that pulls the Jeeps brake pedal.
You'll want to use a riser before the ready brake. Check the installation manual.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0...00_Installation_Instructions.pdf?v=1666326071
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Oh shit. I didn't see that, it's in the "owners manual" not the "installation instructions" pamphlet they send. Thanks for pointing that out
That changes things.. @lBasket , you wont be able to use a drop/rise ball mount based off that information.
IMO I think you're better off to get a bumper that has tow points in the middle or lower area of the bumper. I know you like your stock modified bumper but I think you're going to have to pony up and get a different one.
Then that would be safe and you'd be able to safely flat tow it.
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Any suggestions? Savvy bumper doesn't appear to exist anymore that I can see, motobilt stubby front has the dring mounts just as high, UCF one doesnt have dring mounts, and the genright one gives me maybe another inch lower.
Honestly at this point I think I'll just mount the dring mounts I got from metalcloak under the bumper, drive out to Moab, put them up top, reverse to go home, and then just sell all this flat tow junk when I get back because it's clearly not gonna work for me
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Since I already have the D ring adapters, this looks like the same as just bolting on what I already have to the bottom of the frame rails.
I think I'm just gonna suck it up and deal with what I have.
I'd like to say I'd just buy a trailer later, but I'm about to start paying off my student loans.
I got like 81k and the theoretical plan is about 3yrs so I will just need to learn to live with what I got and be patient for a bit.
This one is ugly as sin
https://mountainoffroad.com/collections/wrangler-tj/products/stubby-front-bumper-97-05-tj
And I don't know that it really buts the d-ring mounts any lower.
This one from Metal Cloak looks to have some d-ring mounts down lower
https://metalcloak.com/frame-built-bumper-231001-tj.html
https://mountainoffroad.com/collections/wrangler-tj/products/stubby-front-bumper-97-05-tj
And I don't know that it really buts the d-ring mounts any lower.
This one from Metal Cloak looks to have some d-ring mounts down lower
https://metalcloak.com/frame-built-bumper-231001-tj.html
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Ick. Lol
Hmmmm. This one is okay, especially if I can remove that dumb stinger. Also makes safety chains easier.
Don't you have this bumper @Apparition?
The winch guard is what has the d-points on it.... So you'd have to run it or cut it off.
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Doesn't look like it'd be easy to cut off the bar without making it look weird, the shackle mounts are on part of it. I guess maybe it'd give me a place for fog lights.
Just like the shackle mounts you have now they say the same thing so I'd guess it's a liability thing.
Yep... Lift the truck.. Then need to regear it for the larger tires.. and the rabbit hole keeps on...