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Old 11-27-2013, 09:49 PM
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Ok community. Here is your time to shine. I'm looking to install a receiver in the front of my truck to mount my new Warn winch. I'm building a lightweight portable frame with 2" male adapter on it for easy hookup.

So what I'm asking is anyone with any pictures of a receiver installed on the front of their truck to chime in with pictures or a good detailed description of how they did it.

Plot twist! I already run a 8' plow on the front of my truck, so I have to build my receiver around the already in place plow frame. And keep it as high as I can. So good luck. +1 Internet to whoever gives me a good picture of a custom build one. -1 Internets to whoever links me to one you can buy off a site like summit.

I will post pictures when it's all done to show off what I ended up doing.
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Here ya go as promised in the pm.
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Some with winch installed. The receiver is made with all 1/4" and 3/8" thick steel.
I have never seen one put through the bumper like the ones I have built and IMO the hitches that go below the bumper hang to low on these trucks and reduce ground clearance.
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To be honestly, I'm mostly impressed by the fact that you have your own drive up, show off ramps.
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Originally Posted by TLB4
To be honestly, I'm mostly impressed by the fact that you have your own drive up, show off ramps.
Ya I built that too! I wasn't trying to impress you or anyone...just giving you the pics and info you asked for in the pm you sent.
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I still remember when you he first started building those it's definitely a nice thing to have laying around if you have the space
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So is that huge garage in the background!
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Originally Posted by Triton-SAS
I still remember when you he first started building those it's definitely a nice thing to have laying around if you have the space
ya it's nice for servicing my trucks and sure works good for installing lifts and stuff.



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