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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Front end tow?

Anybody know of a receiver hitch or tow hooks I can put on the front of a 1998 f150xl? I would like sonething to just bolt on. John
 
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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You can look on the RV sites and get a line on "base plates" for towing your truck. I tow my '02 S'crew behind my motor-home and got the "base plates" off the internet. You have to take the bumper off and bolt the "plates" to the frame rails (ties them together). Works great, I've towed mine over 15000 miles. Good luck!
 
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by retired2001
You can look on the RV sites and get a line on "base plates" for towing your truck. I tow my '02 S'crew behind my motor-home and got the "base plates" off the internet. You have to take the bumper off and bolt the "plates" to the frame rails (ties them together). Works great, I've towed mine over 15000 miles. Good luck!
Do you tow your truck in neutral with it running or are those days over? I was told you have disconnect drive shaft or tow or dolly from front or rear.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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I have a "drive shaft" disconnect (Remco product), so I can tow it in "Park". Works great as an anti theft device, also!
 
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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I guess I did not explain very well. I am looking for some anchor points on the front of the truck to connect to a chain, etc. for pulling from the front instead of the rear. Thanks, John
 
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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2 years ago I bought a front end hitch for $99.55 from www.drawtite-hitches.com plus shipping. Good unit, bolted to frame no problem. Looks just like rear end hitch. I only see the receiver tube...also you can get a winch platform that slides right in.....works good.......
 

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