Front hitch on Mojave?

[rgboehm]

Anyone put a front hitch on 2020 Mojave? Did a search and Curt hitch says not for Rubicon or Mojave. Anyone know what will fit?

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[ShadowsPapa]

Anyone put a front hitch on 2020 Mojave? Did a search and Curt hitch says not for Rubicon or Mojave. Anyone know what will fit?

They may say not for Rubicon due to the steel skid plate vs. the plastic air dam of Sport and Overland.
Could be the case for Mojave as well.

I cut a skid plate to fit around their hitch. Took a lot of time, but got 'er done.
I now leave the skid plate off my Overland because of the snow plow stuff that's on there part of the year.

I run the Rubicon style steel bumper on my Overland.

If Rubicon and clearance with the electric sway bar disconnect is an issue, some have flipped that disconnect up to get around that.
There's also the DrawTite version as well.

Be aware that the front receivers are only rated for 9,000 pounds STRAIGHT PULL.

 

[GladLad]

Be aware that the front receivers are only rated for 9,000 pounds STRAIGHT PULL.

So it wouldn't make a very good option for someone that doesn't want a winch on full-time, or would prefer one that is switchable front to rear as needed? Or I guess at least, it limits when it can be used.

 

[Jaxmax]

Yupper, Curt works on Mojave and even have a winch also. You will have to cut a square hole in skid plate to have hitch poke through, I tried my best to make it a small hole but had to be about 4”x6” but in long run it is stronger then original as the skid is right up against the hitch. The silver skid always bothered me , everything has silver skids now and that black square really showed up , painted it black and happy as can be.
I use it for a surf fishing cooler rack, although changes in life for the good means I have a permanent Camper at a marina in Delaware with a tight parking spot so rack is going up for sale and fabbing another smaller rod only rack. …..Jack

 

[ShadowsPapa]

So it wouldn't make a very good option for someone that doesn't want a winch on full-time, or would prefer one that is switchable front to rear as needed? Or I guess at least, it limits when it can be used.

It would work, just keep in mind, you'll need to reduce the pull using snatch blocks and other tools to keep the pull STRAIGHT (meaning not more than something like 10 degrees to either side) and don't toss a 12,000 pound winch on and max it out (without the aid of snatch blocks)
Yes, it's very doable. Yes, it works. Just be aware you will need to think and be more creative.
It's a fine solution.
Me, I can't see myself carrying a heavy winch to put up there when needed - personal preference and needs, my back just won't handle that. Didn't make sense for me - although I did actually start to collect parts with that exact idea in mind - a winch I could use in either end of the truck.

Unless you get into a REAL bind, I mean a hard pull, or in much with a lot of suction, etc. - 9,000 pounds may do you just fine. If you need more, use a snatch block - bring the line back to another point on the truck.

 

[Jaxmax]

Having a front hitch and a front winch, I think the Curt hitch is great and well made , BUTT, it is a straight line pull rating. Do you buy a front hitch , a winch hitch mount (heavy) , and a winch , and the first time you need it in a pickle the only tree or attachment point is at an angle, what do you do? I am pretty sure the winch hitch mount with handles is more then my LOD twenty pound winch plate, so less weight does not take up room in back of Jeep , not an issue if involved in an accident and it breaks free. My hitch is for surf fishing, front hitches are great for that on just about any vehicle. Just saying!…..Jack

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Having a front hitch and a front winch, I think the Curt hitch is great and well made , BUTT, it is a straight line pull rating. Do you buy a front hitch , a winch hitch mount (heavy) , and a winch , and the first time you need it in a pickle the only tree or attachment point is at an angle, what do you do? I am pretty sure the winch hitch mount with handles is more then my LOD twenty pound winch plate, so less weight does not take up room in back of Jeep , not an issue if involved in an accident and it breaks free. My hitch is for surf fishing, front hitches are great for that on just about any vehicle. Just saying!…..Jack

Very handy for maneuvering a long trailer around in tight places, too.
I was able to aim my car hauler right up to the back door of my garage to unload my car after the fuel pump hose failed and I had to go get the car and haul it home. Really nice to watch as I "drove the trailer" up to the door.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Yeah, you have to cut back the skid plate rear/lower mounting brackets not matter what model of JT it is.
Not a big deal, really.
The nuts in the frame aren't welded in, they are nutserts - you insert them into the hex holes and use a bolt to "rivet" them in place, remove the bolt, then bolt whatever to the frame using that nutsert.

 

[Jaxmax]

Booths, don’t forget the very last thing , what I call the butt plug., my rubber receiver plug is from Reese, theirs are nice and tight. Keeps all the crap out of the tube allows some grease to be used and hides the hitch even more. Nice job, maybe I’ll see ya on the beach sometime…..Jack

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Booths, don’t forget the very last thing , what I call the butt plug., my rubber receiver plug is from Reese, theirs are nice and tight. Keeps all the crap out of the tube allows some grease to be used and hides the hitch even more. Nice job, maybe I’ll see ya on the beach sometime…..Jack

That's more of a chastity thing up front........

 

[Jaxmax]

LOL, Yupper!
Take care Bill and make sure you get a Butt plug too, better safe then sorry!…..Jack

 

[whiteglad]

Almost all stainless steel bolts and nuts are essentially grade 2, not the grade 8 that you want.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Almost all stainless steel bolts and nuts are essentially grade 2, not the grade 8 that you want.

No need for grade 8 on the receivers as most of us would use them.
And you can easily buy, even on Amazon, stainless grade 5 (316 stainless).
The front receivers are not rated for any real pull as it is.
True that you've got to "watch it" because the stuff you buy in bulk or via cheap resellers is likely 18-8, closer to grade 2.

 

[Charbel34]

Yupper, Curt works on Mojave and even have a winch also. You will have to cut a square hole in skid plate to have hitch poke through, I tried my best to make it a small hole but had to be about 4”x6” but in long run it is stronger then original as the skid is right up against the hitch. The silver skid always bothered me , everything has silver skids now and that black square really showed up , painted it black and happy as can be.
I use it for a surf fishing cooler rack, although changes in life for the good means I have a permanent Camper at a marina in Delaware with a tight parking spot so rack is going up for sale and fabbing another smaller rod only rack. …..Jack

What hitch did you buy from curt? Also what winch/holding plate did you use? I just bought a gladiator and want to install the winch and front hitch for similar use

 

[Mr._Bill]

What hitch did you buy from curt? Also what winch/holding plate did you use? I just bought a gladiator and want to install the winch and front hitch for similar use

This is the front receiver that fits the Gladiator.

CURT 31086 2-Inch Front Receiver Hitch, Compatible with Select Jeep Wrangler JL, Gladiator https://a.co/d/j1xs5iE

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