Hi Lisa

You have to cut out a section in the middle of the fascia for the hitch to come through. If you don't then you wouldn't be able to use the hitch let alone mount the bumper. The fascia wraps down and gets in the way of the hitch. There is no way around it. =(

 

With having tow hooks there is a cutout in the rear bumper for the hook to come through. If you install a hitch you have to either modify the hook or find other bolts that will work to keep the tow hook. If you won't be towing the dealer should have no problems finding you some bolts that will work. (The tow hooks are hardened steel and use smaller bolts than a hitch so they'd have to be machined out to use correct hitch bolts.) Or you could buy a new bumper cover or grab one from a pick and pull.

 

Yep, cut mine like 2 weeks ago. It was possible to do with a box cutter, but the cut will be much much cleaner with a dremel.

 

It does not make sense, does it? Buy a new jeep with a rear tow hook and tow hook bumper cover. Then throw them out. Then buy a hitch and regular bumper cover. Buying a hitch instead of a rear tow hook should be an option.

 

this is what my FDII looks like with hitch and tow hook removed
I use the hitch as a tow point so no need for the tow hook
My hitch does not need cut out in the bumper sits just below it,
hitch does use same bolt attachment point as towhook hence why they remove the tow hook,
if you do not like the hole,
some people have taken out the bolts in the towhook and replaced it with longer bolts keeping the towhook and hitch,
also can get a cut out cover for the hole if it bothers you

 

someone needs the black muffler mod^^

 

Just use the tow hook as is with the pressed in bolts. They are long enough to get more than a full nut even after going through the hitch. You will have a hitch and tow hook.

 

I stilk have my hook. I just used the bolts that ether came with the hitch or that was on the hook. Not sure what one. Got mine from amazon for about 1 bill.