Posted December 22, 201113 yr Does anyone know if the receiver hitch that came from the factory will fit on the front of the truck? I took it off and put a class V hitch on the rear.Thanks.
December 22, 201113 yr Not even close. Frame rails are flat in back and complicated in the front. Lean under and look sometime
December 22, 201113 yr Owner Mr. Mindless is right is a really short frame stub in the front with a weird angle of the dangle...
December 23, 201113 yr You can make a jig and weld one on. I will be doing this in spring. I want to be able to have a built in towbar. If i kill my truck again my buddys can pull me home. What were you planing for yours ?
December 23, 201113 yr There is a hitch available specifically for the front of the truck.Bolts in place (no welding required).I had mine mounted there until I installed my winch and then had to remove it because it was in the way of the mounting attachments for my bumper mounted hydraulic winch.
December 23, 201113 yr you dont need a front hitch then, just 5 miles of cable. tow yourself. be careful, that is awefully close to dividing by zero. we all know what happens when you do that!
December 23, 201113 yr naught + naught = naught, right? or is that naught X naught = naught? where is Jethro when you need him?
December 23, 201113 yr I had a front hitch on a little Datsun pickup I had & then on the '80 Dodge (slant 6, std) boatyard company pickup. It is much better to maneuver trailers on the front of the truck. Often those who trailer / launch small boats will do so.
December 26, 201113 yr Author Thanks for the info. If I can't figure out how to adapt it I will have to break down and buy one. My trailer will fit between my 2 post lift. it will be a lot easier to maneuver it in there looking at it.
January 16, 201213 yr There is a hitch available specifically for the front of the truck. Bolts in place (no welding required). I had mine mounted there until I installed my winch and then had to remove it because it was in the way of the mounting attachments for my bumper mounted hydraulic winch. I have that hitch and there is still room to put on the steering box bearing support which is a nice item
Does anyone know if the receiver hitch that came from the factory will fit on the front of the truck? I took it off and put a class V hitch on the rear.Thanks.