Any advice on where to get the Mopar kit at the best price? The dealer closest to me quoted $750 installed, and $810 for the kit. Yes, they charge MORE if you just buy the kit to install yourself. What a scam!!
Wiring guides to add a tow plug ($35) are easily available.
ive got one of these (purchased from jeepkonection http://www.jeepkonection.com.au/prod..._R_Tow_Bar_SMI) on my 2011 JKU. its very tidy and as per the name hidden and has had presented no issue towing kayaks (on a trailer) and camper trailers
Any advice on where to get the Mopar kit at the best price? The dealer closest to me quoted $750 installed, and $810 for the kit. Yes, they charge MORE if you just buy the kit to install yourself. What a scam!!
Its an economic reality - too many rear bumper variations... and each one needs separate certification and its damm expensive , so not worth it.
That's not to say the rear bumper/hitches wouldn't pass.... its just the volume isn't there on any singe style. You know how people are - even $10 dearer and they buy elsewhere.
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It seemed like a good idea at the time........
I believe the certification process involves actually destroying the bumper (maybe more than 1?) to document failure tolerances. For someone who may not sell many of a particular type, writing one off, and paying for the testing, they will never make that money back without much higher volumes and/or much higher prices
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