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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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will a rear hitch fit up front if so whats the easiest way to mount it
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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If you have the ability to fab new mounting brackets, it should. Rear mounts to flat surface, but on the front end the mounting surface is curved. I think the width is the same, but since you'll need to make new brackets anyway, if its not, it shouldn't be a problem.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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you putting a winch on it?
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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I put a Draw-tite front receiver hitch on mine. It was like $100 and bolts right on. It looks good and you can't really tell it is there.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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well i got someone giving me a rear hitch an i alread have one on it so i was wondering if i could mount a rear hitch up front if anyone has done it
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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an no i am not putting a winch on it
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Its going to require some modification. If it were me I would make some brackets (similar to front tow hook brackets) that come down off the unibody that you could weld to the sides of the hitch. It won't bolt on as is.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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thanks for the help i am gona see what i can do
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