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front reciever hitch

in theory, a rear tow hitch reciever could also be used as a front one as well, right? does anyone else get that assumption?
 
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I think you have to buy a receiver made for the front end. Don't quote me on that though.
 
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rear doesnt work on the front,
its totally different

they make one, one u can make ur own like i did.
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but i was thinking... the frame in the back better be the same width yada yada yada... maybe id just have to drill the holes. and/or weld it on
 
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change of subject, but that police ditch bumper is badass! ive wished i had one so many times here in denver!
 
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Ok, you can go ahead and quote me now.
 
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the rear hitch bolts up to the factory frame holes.......i dont think that the front has exactly the same pattern
 
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Originally Posted by otterboy_99
but i was thinking... the frame in the back better be the same width yada yada yada... maybe id just have to drill the holes. and/or weld it on
well ya, it prob would weld on, but im pretty sure it will be way low to the ground under the valance.

thanks, the bar is called a WAAG bar.
 
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yeah,prolly not...
 
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well, the this is, something happened to my valance, and its not there anymore. so with it out of the way, who knows... i think one night this week when i dont have overtime im gonna just run back and measure the rear hitch. unless i find a front hitch online thats not any more $ than a rear. some things are funny that way
 
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reese makes one, im lookin for a link, but here is what it looks like
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here is what i was lookin for.
the hidden hitch one
http://www.etrailer.com/mm5/merchant...egory_Code=HHH
 
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here is what i was lookin for.
the hidden hitch one
http://www.etrailer.com/mm5/merchant...egory_Code=HHH
Doesn't the hidden hitch one come out the hole in the valence too? Not real low like the reese
 
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defin getting a front one now, so eventually i can get a reciever-mounted winch setup "someday"

ps-hey evan (or anyone) is that linked hidden hitch that you posted for the ranger? or is that just the style you liked?
 
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i think this is the part #
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no


hidden hitch part #5014
i'd try and call or e-mail to find out for sure tho. i didnt buy from them, i made mine.
 
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I put a rear one on my front. Although I did modify it.




so now i can plug in all kinds of things

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dang, i never knew u had a sfa.
ur truck looks very nice man. i like it.
love the tires to
 
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Umm is that your truck? If so that is WICKED!
 
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lol. Did you get any roof scrapes going under that bridge?
 
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Originally Posted by badkarma
I put a rear one on my front. Although I did modify it.

license plate holder


hey are you hording pics from us? that looks killer man. love it.
 
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He posted about his truck when he did the SAS awhile ago.

https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=27624
 
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Originally Posted by 04lvl2
He posted about his truck when he did the SAS awhile ago.

https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=27624

i know but he didnt post any more pics.
 
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