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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.

Rugged Ridge 11580.51, Black Receiver Hitch Kit with Wiring Harness for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Models
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    Features:
  • 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.
Specs:
ColorBlack
Height6 Inches
Length15 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateJanuary 2013
SizeSmall Parcel Shipping
Weight13.5 Pounds
Width10 Inches

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Found 4 comments on Rugged Ridge 11580.51, Black Receiver Hitch Kit with Wiring Harness for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Models:

u/Ookly_The_Monkey_God · 4 pointsr/Wrangler

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

  1. The hardtop takes up a lot of room. Either plan on putting in some sort of hoist to store it up high or giving up a lot of garage space.

  2. Until you have the previously mentioned hoist in place, the hardtop is a pain in the ass to put on and take off without help. Not because its heavy, but because its awkward. It also means that you can't just drop the top if the day is nicer than expected. On my old jeep, I eventually sold the hardtop and went soft top only. On my new Jeep, I skipped the hard top entirely.

    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.

  3. For long haul trips, the back seats suck. The angle of the backrest on the rear seats is a bit steep and becomes uncomfortable after awhile. Also, there is no support under the center of the back seat. If the person in the middle is heavy, the seat could sag and become even more uncomfortable. There are a few aftermarket products to address both seat sagging and the recline issue but I've never tested them.


    Options to consider:

  4. 3.73 gears will cost you ~$600 or so. If you ever plan on putting on bigger tires or towing, you want the 3.73 gears. The 3.21 gears will give you an extra mile or so per gallon but at the expense of quite a bit of power.

  5. Don't buy either of the tow packages. The basic tow package costs around $350 and is just a hitch and wiring harness. You can buy the same receiver hitch on its own for $75. The wiring harness just clips in and its a quick and easy 4 bolt install.

    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.


  6. Spiderweb Shade This is a must have if you plan on going topless very often. The best part is that once its installed, you never have to remove it. It fits right under the factory tops.

  7. Unless you plan on putting in an aftermarket sound system, spend the money for the alpine upgrade. Without it you can't hear the music over the sound of the wind if you have the top down.

  8. Hood latches - There are several options, both with and without keys. If you live in a zero crime area, great...but for the rest of us, a set of keyed hood latches will help keep your battery from getting stolen. Also, the hood flutters at high speed with the stock latches. That makes me nervous.

  9. Door hinge locks are also a good idea. Jeep doors are easy to take off, expensive to replace, and are stolen more often than you would think. While not foolproof, they are better than nothing...especially if you don't keep the key to them in the jeep itself.



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u/jjallllday · 1 pointr/Jeep

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.

u/LegalPusher · 1 pointr/Wrangler

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.