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Old 06-12-2009, 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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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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you putting a winch on it?
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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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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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an no i am not putting a winch on it
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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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thanks for the help i am gona see what i can do
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