skid plate & front hitch/hook mount
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skid plate & front hitch/hook mount
Have any of you ever bought this? http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IROR&Product_C ode=IR-XTHM&Category_Code=PFX
Would it be possible to use the stock Jeep XJ front skid plate with this product? I have already notched the skid to accept an existing bull bar-pics are attached (I would remove the bull bar if I bought the above product as I know I can't keep that too).
What about a front hitch? I know from the install instructions on websites it always says "return front skid, if equipped, to customer". But I think my notches would help?
Thanks for any advice.
Would it be possible to use the stock Jeep XJ front skid plate with this product? I have already notched the skid to accept an existing bull bar-pics are attached (I would remove the bull bar if I bought the above product as I know I can't keep that too).
What about a front hitch? I know from the install instructions on websites it always says "return front skid, if equipped, to customer". But I think my notches would help?
Thanks for any advice.
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Heard back from them & sounds like I would have to cut the skid quite a bit, add new metal, bend then weld it & then drill the brand new piece!
Agreed the front hitch does seem to be the more versatile option, could use a winch plate etc, & for pretty much the same price as the iron rock piece.
Has anyone used/modified their skid with a front hitch? Anyone at all?
Agreed the front hitch does seem to be the more versatile option, could use a winch plate etc, & for pretty much the same price as the iron rock piece.
Has anyone used/modified their skid with a front hitch? Anyone at all?
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Will do-thanks for the feedback. Yours looks good what brand did you go with?
I already have a d-ring hitch insert for my rear hitch, so I am part way there.
I already have a d-ring hitch insert for my rear hitch, so I am part way there.
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My d ring hitch sucks... Haha it looks cheap haven't used it yet but it needs something. And it came with the jeep. I think its from rustys tho.
I'll look it up here soon and try and find it.
I'll look it up here soon and try and find it.
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