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11-04-2007, 10:42 PM
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Re: front hitch mount
Definately interested. Living in the city, the idea of a removable winch is very attractive, both for security and parking reasons. I wonder if they have any details/photos on the install?
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11-05-2007, 12:34 AM
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Re: front hitch mount
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Originally Posted by GPan099
Definately interested. Living in the city, the idea of a removable winch is very attractive, both for security and parking reasons. I wonder if they have any details/photos on the install?
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I emailed the company and hopefully get some specs/pics of the setup. I will have to look at the front end on my 3 to see where it would possibly bolt on and how far it would stick out. Ideally for me, I would like it to barely stick out of a cut out in the front lower bumper, like what the H2 has.
wpage, any pics of your setup?
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11-05-2007, 09:35 PM
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Re: front hitch mount
I just installed a front hitch on my '06, along with a 9,000 lb winch. If you'd like I can try to get some pics this afternoon and post them here. The hitch does not stick out past the front of the bumper, hardly even notice it is on there. You have to remove the front skid plate, though, in order for it to bolt to the frame. I'm now working on trying to modify the skid plate in such a way that I can bolt it back on.
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11-06-2007, 01:09 AM
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Re: front hitch mount
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Originally Posted by 06-H3
I just installed a front hitch on my '06, along with a 9,000 lb winch. If you'd like I can try to get some pics this afternoon and post them here. The hitch does not stick out past the front of the bumper, hardly even notice it is on there. You have to remove the front skid plate, though, in order for it to bolt to the frame. I'm now working on trying to modify the skid plate in such a way that I can bolt it back on.
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That would be great!
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11-06-2007, 01:44 PM
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Re: front hitch mount
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Originally Posted by H3slate
That would be great!
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I got a few pics taken last night, but didn't get a chance to upload them yet. I will do it in the next day or so and post them here.
But just as an FYI, I did all my shopping for parts at www.etrailer.com. I bought the front trailer hitch, the winch mount and the winch. I'm now looking to get a new battery and replace the winch power cables with a quick disconnect set up that can reach both the front and the back of the truck so I can mount the winch on the front or rear, depending on the situation I find myself in.
Putting the trailer hitch on was the hardest part. The angle to get the front two bolts on (there are 4 total) was a real pain. There is no drilling required, but there isn't much room. I have a buddy with a garage lift so I went over to his place to install everything. Looking back, it probably would have been easier to remove the front bumper to put everything on, but it isn't necessary. Anyway, I'll try to get my pics posted by tomorrow.
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11-06-2007, 11:34 PM
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Re: front hitch mount
As promised, here are a few pics of my front hitch mount, with and without the winch:
slight down angle to get an idea of how far it sticks out. It looks further than it really is. The receiver itself sits far enough back that it won't get caught by people walking in front of the truck.
looking straight down
straight at the winch
winch from the side
Only thing I'm not happy about is how much it will affect the approach and departure angles. I'm working with a friend of mine to build a winch mount that will sit higher up towards the grill.
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11-06-2007, 11:51 PM
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Re: front hitch mount
Thanks for the pics, I was hoping to have the mount a bit higher too. I was hoping it would come out right where the front license plate is.
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