Custom front receiver hitch
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Custom front receiver hitch
Has anyone fabricated their own receiver hitch for the front? The ones available exit under the bumper and hang way to low, severely limiting approach angle.
I am planning on building one that exits through the large hole in the middle of the bumper, similar to the 99-07 style. Looking for some ideas if it has already been done before. I will use it for my custom generator mount and/or a small winch.
I am planning on building one that exits through the large hole in the middle of the bumper, similar to the 99-07 style. Looking for some ideas if it has already been done before. I will use it for my custom generator mount and/or a small winch.
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I agree, the manufactured options for a front receiver are pretty poor design. The manner in which they exit the front under the bumper do set very low. And on a 4x4 you have to cut a square hole for hitch clearance exit.
I like the old design with the center opening of the bumper exit. I'm starting to think the only way to get a front receiver that is of any height is to buy a replacement front bumper with a built in receiver .
Good luck with your fab.
I like the old design with the center opening of the bumper exit. I'm starting to think the only way to get a front receiver that is of any height is to buy a replacement front bumper with a built in receiver .
Good luck with your fab.
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this appears to be a front mount hitch that would exit high
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/re...350-super-duty
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/re...350-super-duty
#6
How about a bolt-on from Bodiak?
Ford Pickup Front-end receiver hitch
I have one if you are interested--never used, it won't fit with a Ranchhand Guard.
Joe
Ford Pickup Front-end receiver hitch
I have one if you are interested--never used, it won't fit with a Ranchhand Guard.
Joe
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I have the Curt 31018. It's installed in the low position here, and is 8" off the ground. It can be installed higher by flipping the bar, and cutting a hole in the valence. This works good for me and has never scraped, but I don't offroad either. I use this for pushing a trailer around in tight spaces. I also use a reverse 8" drop and 14" extender to get the right height and clear the front bars.
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How about a bolt-on from Bodiak?
Ford Pickup Front-end receiver hitch
I have one if you are interested--never used, it won't fit with a Ranchhand Guard.
Joe
Ford Pickup Front-end receiver hitch
I have one if you are interested--never used, it won't fit with a Ranchhand Guard.
Joe
Never saw this before. For as infrequent that I would want-need a front hitch this is a great alternative.
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Never underestimate the abilities of an old cheap man to find an inexpensive alternative to save a few pennies.
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