front hitch
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
front hitch
Hello all,
i was wondering about putting a reese hitch under my front bumper. not for towing anyting, just moving around trailers and putting a shackle up front for getting pulled out of slickspots. does it take much? do i have to alter the stock bumper? this will go to a 95 f350 psd.
thanks
matt z
i was wondering about putting a reese hitch under my front bumper. not for towing anyting, just moving around trailers and putting a shackle up front for getting pulled out of slickspots. does it take much? do i have to alter the stock bumper? this will go to a 95 f350 psd.
thanks
matt z
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
From: Pennsylvania
It does not appear hard, at least not for a Reese unit. You can see a pdf of the installation instructions on Reese's website.
I bought one, but haven't installed it yet. Might not since I just picked up a Warn Transformer brush guard with a winch mount. Front hitch was originally for a multi-mount winch setup I have, but I may just mount the winch permanently instead. Don't think I can use both of them.
I bought one, but haven't installed it yet. Might not since I just picked up a Warn Transformer brush guard with a winch mount. Front hitch was originally for a multi-mount winch setup I have, but I may just mount the winch permanently instead. Don't think I can use both of them.
New User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: SE Mich
Black350,
I didn't do any pics during the install, all you can see now is the square tube sticking out. As bas157 points out you can see the install on the Reese site:
http://www.hitchesonline.com/pdf/24009i.pdf
You have to get rid of the factory fog lights. I put some Hella driving lights in their place. They do show an install that bolts up in place of the blocker beam, interesting.
Birdice56
I didn't do any pics during the install, all you can see now is the square tube sticking out. As bas157 points out you can see the install on the Reese site:
http://www.hitchesonline.com/pdf/24009i.pdf
You have to get rid of the factory fog lights. I put some Hella driving lights in their place. They do show an install that bolts up in place of the blocker beam, interesting.
Birdice56
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 133
Likes: 14
From: Massachusetts
CURT Manufacturing makes a front mount for the super duties. I put one on about 2 years ago and it took me about 30 minutes. The cost was $120.00 +S&H. If i remember correctly it had a 5000# capacity with a 500# (max) tounge weight. I chose it for three reasons: 1) The front bumper did not need to be removed for installation; 2) the fog lamps can stay (they do not need to be permantly removed; 3) The hitches cross bar doese not block the openings in the front bumper that aid in getting air into the transmission cooler.
It was installed on a 2001 SD, F350, V10, Super-Cab, Long Bed, 4x4, SRW.
It was installed on a 2001 SD, F350, V10, Super-Cab, Long Bed, 4x4, SRW.
Trending Topics
New User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: SE Mich
Front hitch
Scottay,
Sounds like it works for you, cool.
I wanted my front hitch for winch use ( 9,000lb pull ) and for moving my trailer
when necessary and it has around 900 lb tongue weight.
Your hitch must take away some ground clearance ?
The lights I used in place of the fogs put out as much light as my high beams
and I can drive with them on without getting flashed from oncomming traffic.
I will be checking my trans temp separately from believeing the factory gauge.
Birdice56
Sounds like it works for you, cool.
I wanted my front hitch for winch use ( 9,000lb pull ) and for moving my trailer
when necessary and it has around 900 lb tongue weight.
Your hitch must take away some ground clearance ?
The lights I used in place of the fogs put out as much light as my high beams
and I can drive with them on without getting flashed from oncomming traffic.
I will be checking my trans temp separately from believeing the factory gauge.
Birdice56
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 133
Likes: 14
From: Massachusetts
It dose have a "straight line pull" rating of 9000#. But again only a 500# tongue weight. I used it to maneuver my older trailer into tight spots. I own a 5TH wheel now so its only used for fishing rod rack and sometimes a kayak rack. The only portion of the hitch that is below the front bumper is the actual 2" receiver; less than a 1/4" of the cross tube is below the bottom of the bumper. Which for me is not an issue as I only drive on the soft sandy beaches on Cape Cod (no big rocks or deep ruts). I also don’t think it would present an issue even if I were a serious "back woods" off roader. I guess it all depends on the weight of the trailer.