Front Mount Receiver Hitch
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I installed 1 on my 2012, I didn't have to take off the bumper.
I installed a Reese, 4 bolts into the frame, I took off the air dam so I can get good measurements on it and make a nice clean cut out.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Stillwater, OK
Does anyone sell a front hitch for the 2008s that uses the large hole between the tow hooks?
I don't want to lose ground clearance in front, and that large gap looks like the perfect spot for a hitch.
I don't want to lose ground clearance in front, and that large gap looks like the perfect spot for a hitch.
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Joined: May 2003
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From: Juneau, ALASKA
I just installed a CURT Trailer Hitch #31008 on my 2008 F350 it fits right below the front bumper had to cut air dam to get it in but didn't loose any clearance. Now if air dam was gone would loose about two inches of clearance in front.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Stillwater, OK
A/0, that was solved when Ford moved the fog lights out in 2008. Front hitches no longer interfere with fog lights as the fog lights are outside of the frame.
pb, having a hitch off center makes it awfully difficult to maneuver a wagon trailer.
pb, having a hitch off center makes it awfully difficult to maneuver a wagon trailer.
More Turbo
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Good point. We push things other than wagons.......
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May I ask what you used for your hitch my dad wants something just like that could you please let me know
More Turbo
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I bought a hitch extension and welded a piece of plate to it with a gusset for support. Then drilled the plate to match the holes in the tow hook mount. This assembly has been installed on the last few superduty's.
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More Turbo
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Depends how you rig it. I would use a ****** block and tie off on the tow hook and some hard point straight ahead. You aren't pulling the whole weight like in a dead lift, but a lateral pull.
I have used mine in this fashion pulling more weight. I have also done some recoveries where the wrecker was too far away.
I have used mine in this fashion pulling more weight. I have also done some recoveries where the wrecker was too far away.
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