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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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does anyone have a front hitch? i'm thinking of putting one on my truck instead of tow hooks, it would probably get used more. if you have one let me know how often you use it, what you mostly use it for, and how well it's worked for you. thanks...
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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you could get a winch mounted to a slide in and have a winch when you needed it!
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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ya, there's a lot i can do with it, better than just tow hooks. i can also put on a grill guard without the worry of clearance.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Im likely going to sell my Warn grill, Warn winch carrier, Warn winch cover and Warn winch if you are interested.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:46 AM
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Some guy in my area has a new 2500 with a hitch on the front. He had it bolted and welded to the frame. It allows him to move stuff around on his work site with much greater accuracy. Same reason some of the construction guys weld a ball hitch to the bucket of their bobcats. If you can use it I would highly recommend it. Great for parking trailers with inches on the sides.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 05:05 AM
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they sell them for $250 at Canadian tire, custom to the year, gonna pick one up in the future def get more use than tow hooks
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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i'm getting one, i'm going to bolt it in and weld it so i know it will NOT go anywhere. weed how much will you sell that winch for?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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I know a guy that put one on his 2500. It came with his replacement bumper. So if you want a grill guard and hitch that is one possible way to go.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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a front hitch isnt a bad idea... i could probably weld a reciever on my tow bar and still keep the tow hooks. hmmm... now ya got me thinkin..
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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when i get it installed i might weld some hooks or rings on there so i have the receiver open if needed
 
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