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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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If i where to put a hitch like this one on the front of my jeep
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-...#ht_3534wt_939
Would it be strong enough to use a recovery point/winch mount?
Thx and Marry Christmas
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Yes. Thats the same one I got on mine! Oh and when you put it on...take the bumper off! Makes it a whole lot easier!! lol
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Why not buy a bumper with a hitch in it. Or build one.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Cant/should'nt do pulls more than 10 degrees off center with a basket, it's not much of a winch set up................but, MERRY CHRISTMAS to you as well!
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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fyi - dont plan on running a front skid with one of those. i looked into one and all makers said they are not compatible with skids.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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Looks like you need a bumper then.
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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I thinking about buying one also. I don't want a front skid plate so I'm good.
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