I like the idea of the front hitch. it has those rings on it, plus you can get one of these for a winch

http://www.harborfreight.com/hitch-r...hes-69106.html


or this

 

Wouldn't the IRO one be pretty much like a front receiver hitch but without the receiver? It bolts to both frame rails like a hitch would.

 

yes.....but the reciever hitch is cheaper and more versatile...can mount a d ring, winch, trailer ball, one of those corny steps and use it to get into the engine bay lol...I'd prefer the reciever over just 2 d rings...unless your going for a "look".

 

That's good. I didn't know the hitchs were less expensive, I figured they would be well above $150. Of course never looked for one for the front before.

 

check out post 14 on this thread. They have 2 options for $110

 

You forgot the most important one.

 

That could be the most important use of all

 

With my luck, someone would jump in and drive away while I was sitting there

 

Just ordered the etrailer front receiver. Going to be the perfect temporary recovery point until I muster up to save enough for an actual front bumper. Thanks a ton for the help guys

 

That would be the S--ts for sure!


Glad we were all able to help you The D-Ring receiver can be bought from several different online companies like Morris 4x4, Quadratec, 4wheel Parts and others. You need one that is made for the D-Ring to be in the correct position for use when locked in with the pin. Many of them come with a D-Ring included in the package.