Front receiver questions
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04-07-2018, 01:32 PM
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Front receiver questions
Hi all, I'm in the process of going through an 01' F-250 V10 that I acquired and I'm wondering if the addition of a front receiver is worth while...? I plan to keep the truck as a basic "work truck". It's a V10 Reg. cab, long bed 4x4, but put some like back into it as the body is crap. Obviously for winching, reversed towing/moving trailers around property they serve a good purpose, but what benefits are there to installing one?
Also, any recommendations? Thanks for your time!
Also, any recommendations? Thanks for your time!
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04-07-2018, 01:42 PM
I’ve put a front hitch on every truck I have owned for all the reasons you indicate.
These hitches are pretty much copy cat designs and only vary based on the bolting requirements that differ over the years. I ve had 3 superduty (05,08, 10) and all the front hitch bolting were different so the same hitch could not be used for a three trucks.
the pull and load ratings for front hitches are pretty light, 9000 pull and 500 load. Ived wrapped thick chains around the hitch and terminated the chain on each tow hook to try to get a little extra.
These hitches are pretty much copy cat designs and only vary based on the bolting requirements that differ over the years. I ve had 3 superduty (05,08, 10) and all the front hitch bolting were different so the same hitch could not be used for a three trucks.
the pull and load ratings for front hitches are pretty light, 9000 pull and 500 load. Ived wrapped thick chains around the hitch and terminated the chain on each tow hook to try to get a little extra.
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04-08-2018, 04:58 AM
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Thanks for the reply Speaker.... I will rarely "off-road" with the truck, but if I use my winch it would be for pulling someone out of a ditch up here in wintery NY. Most of it's use would be for moving various trailers around the property or dragging logs 50ft from the woods to get cut/split. I just figured it's a cheap modification that can be useful.
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04-09-2018, 08:21 AM
I put a front receiver on the '12 for the bike rack. I didn't like any other option out there for carrying the bikes with the camper in tow. Makes for a nice step when ferreting around the engine bay. I say if you think a front receiver would be handy, go for it. They are cheap and most of them are bolt on. There are receivers out there that take the place of your tow hooks if you are concerned about ground clearance.
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04-09-2018, 09:08 AM
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I put a front receiver on the '12 for the bike rack. I didn't like any other option out there for carrying the bikes with the camper in tow. Makes for a nice step when ferreting around the engine bay. I say if you think a front receiver would be handy, go for it. They are cheap and most of them are bolt on. There are receivers out there that take the place of your tow hooks if you are concerned about ground clearance.
Thanks for the replies and ideas folks! I'm going to be ordering one this week that retains the tow hooks.
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04-10-2018, 06:02 PM
etrailer.com. Very easy to search by the make and model of your truck, and there are lots of buyer reviews, comments and photos for individual items. I found for the 2011 - 2016 trucks there are two offerings. One by Curt and one by Drawtite. For me the Drawtite was the clear winner since it tucks up far higher beneath the bumper than the Curt.
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04-10-2018, 06:05 PM
I hear you on that. Even with a 16 foot single axle boat trailer, it is amazing how much more accuracy and control you have on it from the front of the truck. The visibility is 100 times better, but the turning responsiveness is the best part.
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