Anyone put on a front mounted hitch?

chinaloy · #1 (**permalink**) 09-23-2005, 06:42 AM

I would like to see pictures if you have them and know what brand and what you had to do to make it fit, ie. drill holes, cut fascia panel and where.

TIA,
Colin

oshp6179 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-23-2005, 08:37 AM

I could actually see some practicality for an application like this--my father-in-law has a boat/camper dealership and could use it to move things around a little easier than a rear hitch. Personally, I've never seen one mounted on the front...although I can definitely see for Fords/GMs/Dodges!!!

TundrastruckDave · #3 (**permalink**) 09-23-2005, 09:10 AM

I've just recently bought one from a TS.com member. Bolts right up to the front of the frame, according to the instructions, with a single class II receiver in the center.

Haven't installed it just yet, as I spent Sat. 2 weeks ago, adding a 2" lift to my DC. After that job, I felt like I needed a small break!

hujorgan1 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-23-2005, 09:45 AM

My grandfather had a ball mounted to the front bumper of his '87 Suburban and used it to launch his boat. Of course, that was back when trucks had real bumpers, instead of a plastic sheet covering a block of styrofoam. Worked great for pulling the boat out - easier to maneuver, and kept the drive wheels high and dry.

dyogim · #5 (**permalink**) 09-23-2005, 11:32 AM

I had one pre-accident and gave it to member chrislloyd. It bolts up directly to the existing tow hook locations. You do have to cut the plastic gaurds. I ended up just removing them. Here's a pic: