MagKarl, that is a good idea! You wouldn't happen to have a pic of the bumper would you?
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I went with a front tow receiver bolted to the frame. Had to jack up the front end to lighten the load on the springs to fit it in, but it did fit as advertised. I think it is it the curt 31310 I put in my early year '97 F250 4wd.
I'm planning on making my own tube bumper for the front with a front receiver and parobably a couple D-Rings. I'm not really attached to my stock front bumper. (It isn't really attached to my truck either... not well anyways. All dented and rusted)
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I like this idea... I need to do some thinking on this concept because I'd love to have a good set of tow hooks on the front.
I'm thinking you could weld/bolt some pieces from the frame rail and make them come out below the bumper a couple inches. That way they would also double as a little step.
...Us short guys need all the help we can get right?
The problem with any type of bracket attached below the frame is the leverage when pulled could bend the frame. The link that Jose linked first is a good example of what I would consider a bad example. The Second link is a good way to do it. You need to have a straight pull on the frame to avoid bending anything.
A hook attached directly to the frame is your best bet or the receiver that ties both frame rails together is good too. My snow plow frame works for me. I think I will be attaching a receiver tube to it so I can use that with a shackle and a front tow ball.
you can see here how HUGE the plow frame brackets are picture is in from the driverside wheel well. I think even though to hang down they spread the load over enough frame to not hurt. I figure if they can holed a 900 lbs plow and push who knows how much snow in front of the 10 foot blade (9 ft scoop) then I can use it to yank heavy loads.
And here just above the Blizzard sticker is where I would mount a receiver
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