How to Install Rugged Ridge 2 in. Receiver Hitch Kit w/ Cargo Rack (87-06 Wrangler YJ & TJ) on your Jeep Wrangler

Parts List:

(1) Rear Hitch

(8) 10mm Nuts

(4) 12mm Botts

(4) 12 mm Lock Washers

(2) Rear mounting Brackets { L & R

(16) 10mm Flat Washers

(8) 12mm Flat Washers

(8) 10mm Bolts

(8) 10mm Lock Washers

(4) 12mm Nuts

Step (1) Remove factory rear bumper and brackets. For the 97-2006 Wrangler the plastic side guards will rkeed to be re4-noved. 

For some 97-2006 Wranglers the rear booty mount and bolt may need to be removed to gain amass to the top Inside tear bumper bolt. 

Step (2) Place the hitch mounting brackets as shown in images below. For 1987-95 Wranglers the holes in the frame will line up. On 1997-2006 Wranglers the outer holes will be located to the outer mounting holes and the inner holes will need to be drilled. For 97 and newer Wranglers temporarily mount the hitch into place. With a scribe or small screwdriver mark the inner holes through the mounting face onto the rear cross member.  A second person to help locate the hitch is advised.  

Step (3) Drill holes into rear cross member. WARNING ... BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DRILLING   MOUNTING HOLES. THE FUEL TANK IS LOCATED JUST BEHIND THE CROSS MEMBER. Great care will be needed to avoid puncturing the fuel tank. Use a small 3/16" drill bit for a starter hole. After the small holes have been drilled, enlarge them with a 1/2" drill bit. BE VERY CAREFUL TO AVOID HITTING THE FUEL TANK WHEN DRILLING. 

Attach the hitch with the (4) 10mm bolts, flat washer, lock washer and nuts supplied for each side. Tighten to 45Ibs (Total of 8). NOTE: ON 97-2006 Wranglers there might be a tight fit between the rear cross member and the fuel tank. A second person will help with installation.  

WARNING:  IS RECOMMENDED NOT TO EXCEED ANY TONGUE WEIGHT IN EXCESS OF 200LBS