Front end receiver, recovery point
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Front end receiver, recovery point
I'd like to add a receiver hitch on the front of my truck so I can use either a drawbar D-ring recovery point or possibly to insert a winch craddle. I've seen it on a few of the mud trucks and I really like how many where able to keep the front chrome bumper and just cut a small square for the receiver portion. I also like how it strengthen the front end of the truck by tying the two frame rails together.
For anyone who's done this - is there a preferred trailer hitch to use for the front?
Any other modifications need to mount a trailer hitch on the front end? Suggestions welcome.
For anyone who's done this - is there a preferred trailer hitch to use for the front?
Any other modifications need to mount a trailer hitch on the front end? Suggestions welcome.
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This comes up every now and again, and it is a very good question. While I have seen many trucks with recievers mounted under the bumper, I have not ever liked the look, and in some cases clearance can be an issue.
I mounted mine right behind the license plate and the plate actually mounts in the reciever itself. Pull the pin to remove the plate, and install a shackle mount. Easy as that.
I chose a 97 era F150 rear reciever and cut it down to fit within the rails of the frame. The 150 reciever has a bend in it to accomodate the spare tire, and this bend was just the right amount to fit flush with the front bumper. This kept everything clean and out of sight. I had to turn it upside down to fit just right, but it turned out decent I guess.
I mounted mine right behind the license plate and the plate actually mounts in the reciever itself. Pull the pin to remove the plate, and install a shackle mount. Easy as that.
I chose a 97 era F150 rear reciever and cut it down to fit within the rails of the frame. The 150 reciever has a bend in it to accomodate the spare tire, and this bend was just the right amount to fit flush with the front bumper. This kept everything clean and out of sight. I had to turn it upside down to fit just right, but it turned out decent I guess.
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Thank you for the kind words. I take some pride in my junk, and really enjoy them. I am like a little kid again when I drive.
Anyway, the large rope that you see is double braided marine rope. I buy sveral hundred feet from a local boat supply. This stuff aint cheap, (almost 4 bucks a foot) but it is the strongest and best stuff out there. I have tried all sorts of straps, and recovery stuff, and hands down this double braided rope is superior to anything that I have used.
I share the costs with several wheeling pals, so the 3 grand or so that we spend on rope every year does not hurt so much.
I replace the rope every year and sell off the old rope. Still good rope, I just prefer brand new stuff. This also allows me to have the best of materials for recovery and minimize some of my expense.
Anyway, the large rope that you see is double braided marine rope. I buy sveral hundred feet from a local boat supply. This stuff aint cheap, (almost 4 bucks a foot) but it is the strongest and best stuff out there. I have tried all sorts of straps, and recovery stuff, and hands down this double braided rope is superior to anything that I have used.
I share the costs with several wheeling pals, so the 3 grand or so that we spend on rope every year does not hurt so much.
I replace the rope every year and sell off the old rope. Still good rope, I just prefer brand new stuff. This also allows me to have the best of materials for recovery and minimize some of my expense.
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