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2015 JGC hitches

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#1 ·
Does anyone know of companies that sell hitches that do not require rear bumper modifications? I have a 2015 JGC laredo and the OEM hitches have the bumpers modified to come out the middle. Any that does not require a bumper mod or new rear bumper?
 
#3 ·
Yes, the OEM hitch receiver requires modification of the bumper skin, but it results in a clean, integrated function and look. Third party hitch receivers go below the bumper, making them lower to the ground which many folks don't prefer if they happen to leave the road with any frequency. You're also limited to 3500 lbs max towing with a third party hitch receiver. Rumor has it that Jeep is more generous with the OEM hitch, even if you don't have factory towing, boosting it to a 5K limit, although I haven't found proof on that. (Factory tow option gives you 6200 lbs limit for the 3.6 V6 and 7200 for the V8 & EcoDiesel, respectively with 4x4)
 
#5 · (Edited)
I installed the Curt hidden hitch and love it. Took me 10minutes to install, no fuss and no cutting.

Granted I only use it for my bike rack in the summer months or cargo carrier, not actual towing.

I also installed this adapter https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit...Cherokee/2014/C55515.html?vehicleid=201426330 to the stock harness in case i ever used an actual trailer. The 4 blade connector is stuffed inside the hitch for when i need it. And YES i had the stock harness flashed at the dealer... and don't mind the dirt :)
 

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