Front Hitch Install

1armyguy · Nov 11, 2010

Hello everyone. Just installed my front hitch. Glad I got the hitch instead of the hooks because I noticed that the front cross member is bent. Obvious minor front end damage with previous owner didn't mention it. Luckily everything lined up so, I'm assuming there is no other frame damage. Just need to get the 2 front holes drilled and spacers in and it's done. Looks great and it will definitely be much sturdier then using just hooks. Can't wait to test it out. Hopefully not to get myself unstock. :laugh2:

GREAT site and thanks for all the excellent write ups.

1armyguy · Nov 13, 2010

Actually finished the front hitch install after getting the correct sway bar bushings. Man what a difference new bushing can make. The front feels really good and tight now. I also changed the mounting a bit, I didn't used the spacers it said to use. It sits right under the bumper but, it's also flush with the frame and I feel more comfortable with it that way.

lawsoncl · Nov 13, 2010

Pictures? What brand front hitch did you use?

1armyguy · Nov 13, 2010

lawsoncl said:
Pictures? What brand front hitch did you use?

I got a Curt. I will try to get some pictures up later. I just finished installing the rear hitch as well.

FlexdXJ · Nov 13, 2010

1armyguy said:
Hello everyone. Just installed my front hitch. Glad I got the hitch instead of the hooks because I noticed that the front cross member is bent. Obvious minor front end damage with previous owner didn't mention it. Luckily everything lined up so, I'm assuming there is no other frame damage. Just need to get the 2 front holes drilled and spacers in and it's done. Looks great and it will definitely be much sturdier then using just hooks. Can't wait to test it out. Hopefully not to get myself unstock. :laugh2:

GREAT site and thanks for all the excellent write ups.

I had some hard pulls on my tow hooks. You can't just bolt them to the unibody and call it good. You need to use tow hook brackets. But yeah a hitch works just as good other than robbing ground clearance.

1armyguy · Nov 14, 2010

lawsoncl said:
Pictures? What brand front hitch did you use?

Here are some pictures.

The other reason I went with a hitch was that I plan on going with a multimount winch later when the funds are available and I can talk the wife into it. :twak: Wish me luck. LOL

I'm not saying that tow hooks will not do the job but, I will be able to use the hitch for other things as well. I'm not as worried about the lose of ground clearance.

Thanks again for all the help and advice.

Wayne

austinaubinoe · Nov 15, 2010

I always though it would be cool to get a hitch tire carrier Like This: http://www.autoanything.com/towing/69A4556A0A0.aspx and mount it on a front hitch. iirc, land rovers in Africa used to mount tires on the front to protect from Rhinos!

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