For those that have purchased a front mount receiver:

If somebody has the time, I would greatly appreciate dimensions
for a front mounted receiver hitch, including the mounting brackets.
Pictures would also help out.
I am planning to build one so i have a recovery point this winter and
maybe a winch mount in the future.

Thanks in advance.

 

neil should chime in on this, he has a front reciver hitch.

 

My advice would be to buy one and then return it.
I dont think anyone here is going to go all out and make a cad drawing..
(but i've been wrong before)
also some are better than others... ie some hang down more.

Rand

 

I would buy a receiver and return it, but I am completely broke.
The major dimensions I need are the receiver tube itself, the
mounting brackets and their relationship to the crossbar.
I'm not asking for Cad drawings, microsoft paint or a scanned
hand drawing would be enough.

 

the time, labor, metal(always costing more, daily!) it will take to make one, it would prolly be better to just buy one... they aren't that expensive...

http://search.cartserver.com/search/...anger&GO=GO%21

$116 - http://www.reese-hitches.com/frontmount_main.htm

 

where does that bolt on to in the front?

 

The issue with the front hitch is you will have to moddify or custom build a skid plate to work with it. I think itz worth it to have a front hitch tho, but if your just looking to have a recovey point, the factory tow hooks are a lot cheaper.

 

Here's the story:
I'm a Cad operator at a conveyor manufacturer. So, drawing, manufacturing and
steel is not a concern. I'll just use scrap steel laying around the shop. I have no
front skid plate yet (big plans ahead). And my Push Bar I made mounts to the
original tow hook spots.
My only cost would be a $4 can of paint and a 30pk of Keystone Light.

 

I put one on my truck.

 

Do you still have the wicked spear that fits in it?

 

still got it. Along with some other toys.

 

bwaha i love that. when i make one for mine im gunna make a spear or 5 hehe

 

...what in the hell?...

What else do you have for your James Bond front end?

 

the front receiver bolts onto the frame
there are two types - under and over
I have one for sale - anyone interested send me a PM
It is boxed and ready to ship
just about new - it was installed and removed, but never used (to tow or recover)
I am selling it for - HALF PRICE!!

 

Badkarma - I really like that hitch I always liked hitches for the winch, and I like that the hitch is hidden. Now if only that was a bolt on kit.

 

That rocks, I love people who put EXTREMELY eccentric things on their vehicles...