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Old 11-04-2005, 12:39 PM
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Default Bolt-on Front Receiver

Has anyone added a bolt-on front receiver to their 3rd Gen 2500? I'm thinking of adding one so I can use my mobile winch on my truck as well as my Jeep, but would like to see one installed before I shell out the money for the receiver. I'm guessing there's a bit of plastic cutting that's necessary. Pics would be appreciated.
 
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Old 11-04-2005, 05:07 PM
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Default RE: Bolt-on Front Receiver

I put one on. It is a Hidden Hitch. It mounts to your bumper bolts and to the frame. You have to drill two holes in your frame which I found to be a lot easier than I thought using a hole bit. You do not need to cut any plastic.

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Old 11-04-2005, 06:18 PM
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Default RE: Bolt-on Front Receiver

Thanks for the pics. That looks like it hangs pretty low. Have you ever hung it up on anything?
 
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Old 11-04-2005, 09:21 PM
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Default RE: Bolt-on Front Receiver

I saw one in the JC Whitney catalog, I think it came through the bumper insert, not below it.

 
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Old 11-04-2005, 10:39 PM
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Default RE: Bolt-on Front Receiver

couple people make them You either have to cut a hole through the insert or remove it complelty... I think if I do one i will cut the whole and put a receiver mounted license plate holder in the front receiver so it is concealed when not in use.
 



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