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Reddit mentions of Rugged Ridge 11580.51, Black Receiver Hitch Kit with Wiring Harness for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Models
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Rugged Ridge 11580.51, Black Receiver Hitch Kit with Wiring Harness for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Models. Here are the top ones.
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- 2IN HITCH RECEIVER: With a 3,500 lb. towing capacity and a 350 lb. tongue weight, you'll be equipped for getting your gear to wherever the adventure is. Includes installation hardware & instructions.
- TRAILER HITCH: Designed as a one-piece welded assembly for added strength, we've built our receiver hitch to match the towing capacity of your JK and to work with all factory equipment.
- OFFROAD ACCESSORIES: Get serious about off-roading with a variety of tow hooks, hitches & kits that give yourself a way out in sticky situations. We offer steel winches, synthetic rope or steel cable & more recovery accessories.
- RUGGED RIDGE JEEP PARTS: Count on Rugged Ridge to provide you with proven Jeep parts & accessories like axles, lift kits, seat covers, wheels, brakes, floor liners & more for varying Jeep model types.
Features:
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 6 Inches |
Length | 15 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | January 2013 |
Size | Small Parcel Shipping |
Weight | 13.5 Pounds |
Width | 10 Inches |
I'm going to assume this will be a generic mall crawler and not leave the pavement very often. If you plan to take it wheeling, reply back and I will add a few more suggestions.
Things to think about
If you plan on storing instruments in the vehicle and need the secure storage, great. If not, then the soft top is the way to go in my opinion.
Options to consider:
The Max tow package is almost as bad a deal. That's $900 and gives you the $3.73 gears ($600 above) and the hitch in one package. Still better to buy the gears on their own and use your own hitch.
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I just bought this the other day and installed it last night. Takes about an hour and is straight forward. You will be all set on the Jeep side of towing.
Also, the 2 door has several advantages, like a very tight turning circle - helpful on anything from trails to mall parking lots.
I assume the Sport S comes with the 32" tires? That and the 3.73 ratio and pretty much the only things I'd consider essential. (Well, AC too, if you're not going topless all the time, but maybe I'm just a wimp.) But I don't think you can get locking rear diffs on it from the factory...I thought they only came with lockers on Rubicons, and there was just the option for limited slip? Personally, I didn't bother with limited slip. The BLD system is pretty good, so I don't know if I'll ever put lockers in.
I'd suggest going to a dealership and taking a look. The rear seat folds up in a weird way. There's probably enough room, but I'd want to check to see if there's enough room for your gear.
For other stuff that's less sensitive to the elements, you can bolt on a hitch pretty easily and get a cargo carrier. That's the one I've got...notably, the lip is low enough for rear door to open without taking off the cargo carrier.