Advice needed to choose a front receiver-hitch solution
12-29-2016, 11:59 PM
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Advice needed to choose a front receiver-hitch solution
I want to have a receiver-hitch in front (mainly for D-ring tow point purposes). I want to explore solutions to get this while keeping my frontend lightweight.
Should I get a front receiver that can be added to coexist with my stock bumper?
What you you recommend? Please post pics or links, if you can.
I currently have a stock front bumper. I like a light frontend for better on and off road handling and gas mileage. Also, IME heavy frontends sink into soft ground, which I want to avoid. So I want to keep my frontend relatively light.
Should I get a new front bumper with a built in receiver? If so, are there any lightweight options? Should I get a front receiver that can be added to coexist with my stock bumper?
What you you recommend? Please post pics or links, if you can.
12-30-2016, 01:00 AM
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A off road bumper is the best option for you.The thing about weight is its only 200lbs or that.Its gonna be no heavier then having a passenger in the jeep with you and won't effect the mileage at all.
12-30-2016, 09:45 AM
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All of the above are true and with a new bumper you will get more strength, D-Ring mounts, receiver mount and even ones with a winch mount if desired that can be added later. The better bumpers have much more mounting bolt areas and help strengthen the steering box as well.
12-30-2016, 11:43 AM
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I have a front receiver with a stock bumper. Like you I wanted an easy front recovery point. I got mine from a junkyard, cleaned it up, and painted it with Rustoleum bed liner.
I went this route for these reasons:
1) I'm cheap
2) I want to keep the front as lightweight as possible (since I drive a 2.5L this is a high priority for me)
3) To maintain a stock appearance
So really it's your personal preference and whatever your budget allows
I went this route for these reasons:
1) I'm cheap
2) I want to keep the front as lightweight as possible (since I drive a 2.5L this is a high priority for me)
3) To maintain a stock appearance
So really it's your personal preference and whatever your budget allows
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12-31-2016, 09:26 AM
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I have a front receiver with a stock bumper. Like you I wanted an easy front recovery point. I got mine from a junkyard, cleaned it up, and painted it with Rustoleum bed liner.
I went this route for these reasons:
1) I'm cheap
2) I want to keep the front as lightweight as possible (since I drive a 2.5L this is a high priority for me)
3) To maintain a stock appearance
So really it's your personal preference and whatever your budget allows
I went this route for these reasons:
1) I'm cheap
2) I want to keep the front as lightweight as possible (since I drive a 2.5L this is a high priority for me)
3) To maintain a stock appearance
So really it's your personal preference and whatever your budget allows
Extra weight on the front with a 4 cyd. would be a good idea as it will give you more traction when in 4wd with it and it has no downsides that I know of, here is mine and no issues.
You can get a front bumper like my rear with a built in hitch that works well also.
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12-31-2016, 05:42 PM
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I built myself one similar to the Dirtbound Mojave. I also reinforce the bumper mounts too. Bumper weighs 50 lbs (weighed on scale) and frame plating was an additional 10 lbs.