I'll be installing a Rugged Ridge rear hitch reciever on my rubicon soon and wanted to know which is the best rear basket/carrier to get. It'll be a while before I get my roof rack from Gobi and figured that this'll do for now.

Does anyone have any experience with the hidden hitch front hitch reciever? And will it fit with the rugged ridge xhd bumper and rugged ridge skid plate?

Thanks in advance guys and gals!

 

any hitch receiver will do im sure. I bought a 50 dollar one around thanksgiving and it has held up well. the only difference I have seen between most racks is that some balance better than others... however.. just because its more expensive doesnt mean it is one that will balance better. as long as you spread the load out evenly on the rack you should be fine. If you are going to buy a roof rack eventually I wouldnt dump a ton of money into a nice hitch rack.

 

I run a front and rear receiver. There are swing out clearance issues with the rear when using a basket/tray (I added a 2" spare tire re-locator to avoid having to use a 12" extension where the sag would allow minimal clearance). The front gives me no issues unless I have nothing in my tray (then I HAVE to remember it's there or I will will bumpers ). From the instructions I have seen the skid plate won't interfere with the receiver but the bumper looks different. I don't think the holes exist in the bottom of the bumper for the front receiver tabs to bolt into.

 

What year is your jeep and who makes your front receiver? I'm trying to find one for my 2011 Sahara.

 

If you meant me... 2008 and I equipped my front with a Curt brand. You should be able to locate one with a google search. I don't know who I can and can't mention here as a supplier, but I bought mine locally from Discount Hitches.