CURT 13434 Class 3 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver, Fits Select Jeep Gladiator JT Pickup Truck , Black

Installed in Gladiator. Easy install, but be aware you have to have the larger socket to tighten the bolt. I had to remove my bumper but it was just 4 bolts. Let it hang and didn’t disconnect the electrical parts. It won’t be secure unless you have that large torx bit. It is not included but they are about 5 bucks on Amazon. Much more at box stores. Doesn’t stick out past bumper.

Easy installation. Works great. Watch YouTube videos to make installing it a little easier. Also recommend taking the bumper cover off instead of drilling through it. Looks a lot better.

It is as advertised. Have not towed or used it yet. Installed today.Pros: lighter than others, cheaper than others, easy install (if you remove bumper) seems pretty sturdy.Cons: they do paint in the threads for the main bolt. You need to use a wire brush to remove paint from the threads first and check to see if you can get the bolt in before taking your bumper off. I used some wire bore brushes that attach to a drill to remove the paint. Ordered those on Amazon.Comments: you will need a 1/2 inch hex head bit to fit the main bolt. It is really a big screw. That one takes 320 lb-ft of torque. The bit I bought was a 3/8 inch drive. Used a kobalt adapter to go from my torque wrench 1/2 inch drive to the 3/8 inch drive. Snapped my adapter before I got to 250 lb-ft. No way to get it tighter but I think it will work fine for my intents. If you don’t plan on towing much weight or like me, the gladiator won’t tow much, save some money and get this.

This product from Curtis fits my jeep 2020 gradiator sport great. Extremely easy to install. All components are included in the kits including two "fish" wires. Only one is needed. Just follow the instructions. Anyone should be able to put it on within fifthteen minutes or so. Tip , when fishing the rear retaining bolts though the factory installed hitch tubing separate the bolt and the square spacer and it will not bind at the tubing been. Also, no need to drill anything, the bumper and bolt holes are predrilled at the factory. Just use a knife blade to remove the plastic coating off the bumper hole. Also I used my 3/4 lug wrench to trighten the two rear bolts. So just trighten like you do a lug nut. It will hold just fine.I give the product a five star because of it is very well made, fits great, and was a great value for a do it yourselfer, like me.However, with that being said, here are a few fact s about the company I ordered it from. I placed my order on 18 Feb., They said the 4 were in stock, it was scheduled to arrive NLT 3 Mar. , My item finally arrive on 14 Mar. , After two direct message s to the seller, it was very clear that their company DID NOT, have my item in stock.As a matter of fact, their integrity was very much in question. I would not be able to ever order from unique auto again.The great news was that Amazon keep me informed about this situation and they did not bill my credit card until my item actually did ship out.In closing, everything worked out but I was very disappointed in the seller, I would have much rather, they had just been a little more honest with our customer / seller deal and with the actual inventory and shipping status.Hopefully, this review helps you.Best regardsDon BlaylockDayton TN area

NO NEED TO CUT HOLE IN BUMPER. Read on.Notes:* Took an hour to install* 5-10 minutes was figuring out how to disconnect lights and trailer power* Another 2-3 minutes realizing how few wire clips I had to disconnect [started with way too many, only requires 3-4 of them]* Used red thread locker to make up for guessing at torque* Do a good job cleaning out the powder coating from the threading. Make sure you can tighten down giant screw into hole all the way before attempting to install.* Will not affect bumper/force it up if done properly. I'm guessing the person who posted a picture of it pushing the bumper up was not able to tighten all the way.* Seriously - I'm strong - without cleaning threads there's no way I would be able to tighten flush.Pros:* Sturdy* Does what I want - carry bikes; not interested in towing things* Price point* Easy to install* Fish wires to install top bolts - very good idea, easy to useCons:* I don't need to cut a hole in my bumper! I am so glad I read other folks saying not necessary* Powder coating is in threads like everyone mentions* You WILL need a small wire brush to remove powder coating, or it will be difficult / disappointing results* 1/2" Hex Head Driver? Lowes/HD does not sell. Only goes to 3/8", borrowed from a tool rental store* 320 lb torque wrench? Couldn't find one, borrowed a 100 lb and cranked like hellWould I buy it again? Heck yeah.Would have given it 5 stars if it weren't for the powder coating and instructions to cut a hole in bumper.

Does what it's supposed to.I ignored the directions because I didn't want cut a hole in the plastic bumper cover.Taking off the number cover on a 2024 Jeep Gladiator took less than 15 minutes. A much better look.Seach google for videos if your not sure how to take the bumper cover off.

I own a Jeep Gladiator and need a hitch receiver. Im worked on my own jeeps since I got my first CJ back in the day. This DIY kit sucks. Maybe it's because I've got a Rubicon, I don't know. But trying to fish the bolts through was a nightmare. I think the plates are too long for my model so I had to give that up. I'm just going to take it the the dealership and have them install a hitch.As a bonus, I pose a question, who paints the inside threads of their product. I thought this might have been an accident but mine had it too. What kind of sloppy Q&A does Curt have.

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