I am thinking to install a front mounted receiver hitch to be able to mount my surf fishing rod holder. I was wondering if anyone had did it? How hard is it to do? Does any one have any pictures of a truck with one?
Thanks,
Matt

05 xlt supercrew

 

I think reese makes one for our trucks....its either them or drawtite

 

Reese, Drawtite, same diff. I don't know who gobbled up who, but they're all under the same corporate umbrella now.

 

Here try this:

eBay Motors: Front End Trailer Receiver Hitch 2004-2008 Ford F-150 (item 370129100144 end time May-10-09 09:23:23 PDT)

Yes, Reese, Draw-Tite, Hidden-Hitch are all owned by a company called Cequent. Cequent Website - A TriMas Company

 

Years ago, I had a front receiver hitch installed on an Expolrer I had, by a welding shop. They did a great job and the price was reasonable. You might want to check that avanue out.

 

Cabela's has one that you can get with a winch if you want to spend the extra $$$$. Just the front receiver is $219. I have been thinking about getting one also.

 

Everyone,
Thanks for your input. I am still up int he air on what way I will go with the fishing rod holder/front hitch receiver.

 

I have an '08 KR and have installed one. I use it for everything from stabbing the travel trailer on the side of the house to carrying my generator on a hitch basket to carrying bikes on a bile rack. It works great and is very easy to install.

Here is an installation video for an F150 from etrailer.com:

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Ford F150 - etrailer.com