I just bought a 2012 KK Sport and i am looking to put a rear hitch on it for towing/bike rack/recovery. Can anyone lead me in a good direction as for a hitch? i.e. molar, random company off amazon or eBay, etc... I believe i read at one point too on this forum somewhere someone saying something about only being able to tow 2,500lbs since it did not come with the factory towing package and something else about a hitch recall. Should i be looking into that? Thanks for the help and advice.
-Nate

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2012 Jeep Liberty Sport

Yes, without the tow package we're limited to 2500lbs. However, you can add the hitch, wiring, and mechanical fan to make the tow package (this is what most of us believe is included in the tow package, there's no solid information on anything else). After all the additions you'll have a 5000lbs rating.

Here's the how-to on the mechanical fan:
viewtopic.php?f=104&t=76451

As for hitch preference, I went Mopar. The aftermarket hitches hang down too low and too far past the bumper for my liking. The Mopar hitch tucks up and actually cuts part of the bumper (it's designed to be cut) so that it's out of the way.

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2011 Deep Cherry Red KK - Skyslider - JBA/Bilstein Adjust-A-Strut set at 3.5" - OME 731 Rear Springs - Bilstein Rear Shocks - Al's A-arms - 245/75-16 Duratracs - Rock Liazard Super Sliders

Go mopar. It tucks up nicely into the bumper. So it doesn't affect your departure angle.

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^^^ This

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2012 Cherokee Latitude Mineral Grey
3.5" Tommudd JBA Econolift
16x8 Fuel Revolver
265/70R16 Nitto Terra Grapplers
Westin Brushguard
Rigid Industries 10" & 40" LED Lightbar
RL Basket Rack

You'll need to cut out the cutout in the rear bumper for the OEM hitch. Center rear bumper underside.

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2012 KK Bright White
ATH Roof Rails-K&N Intake-4.7 Throttle Upgrade-Custom Leather Seats

Thanks for the replies. Do you just cut it with a dremel tool or a special pair of shears?

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2012 Jeep Liberty Sport

I used a box cutter

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(The worst thing you can do to a Jeep...is never taking it off road.)
'15 WK2 Ecodiesel Overland (My Overland rig)
'11 Green KK Renegade (My Crawler!)
Texans, come join us at Lone Star LOST!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/253493118163702?ref=bookmark&_rdr

X4 in the Mopar...it sits quite a bit higher than others and IMO built a lot better.

Unless you're towing campers just get the cheap 4 way flat wiring harness from Curt.

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