HD SCREW

I posted a similar in the towing section. Looking at getting a front 2" receiver to mount a portable winch. It looks like the curt and drawtight receivers are tucked under abit much for the tongue of the warm multimount (haven't expanded past others). Which would cause some excess lever arm on any angled pulls.

Does anyknonw have one to comment on?

give that I've started looking to find a grill guard with a 2" front receiver. one incorporated into a brush guard would keep it up and forward. Primary uses portable winch, bike rack, hammock chair holder.

I'm not intending on putting a whole new bumper on, nor am I looking for a 200+lb brush guard.

Appreciate any leads. Thanks!

STingray1300

Not trying to be difficult or funny here, but have you considered having one made? A decent welding shop should be able to whip one out for you pretty easily.

I too was kind of put off by the "mass application" versions out there (Warn, S_ _ ttybuilt, etc.) They tend to be cheaply made. But, they are expected to hold up for their intended purposes, so.... a simple custom one would be even better! They also tend to hang down more than many folks want, which just ruins the approach angle.

The multi-mounts go for around $120-200. $30 in materials and a couple of hours labor might end up about the same?

Here's my attempt (I did build my own bumper and push guard as well):

Pugga

iTrader: (1)

STingray is right, you should be looking at having one made. There was a company that made one that stuck through the lower grille like STingray's but they aren't around anymore. The only ones I can find now hang really low. I wanted one for a bike rack and the mass produced ones are too low for even that, let alone off road use. You'd end up with quite the chin dragger. There are thick sections of frame on either side of the lower grille opening, it really wouldn't take much to modify a universal class 3 receiver and make it work. That's the route I plan to go with mine, just need some time with a welder to make it happen.

Also, any brush guard that will support the loads of a 2" receiver forward of the front bumper will, or should, be substantial and would likely be 200+ lbs. I'd keep the receiver behind the lower grille so it can be support by the frame and not cantilever out.

Feathermerchant

OP - Did I post my solution on your other thread? It is a Rough Country winch mount and Warn receiver combo. It hides behind the license plate and could certainly be used for a bike rack, etc. I also installed winch wiring to the rear so I can winch either way.

M0RRIS

Quoted from another thread... I think pugga posted in it...


It held up great. I hid it with my license plate when not in use.

HD SCREW

Must have missed it/can't find it. if you mind reposting I'd appreciate it....

RE: mount location, my concern with the curt/etc receivers is that the standard tongue on a warn/etc movable winch tray won't be long enough to clear the front bumper when put into the receiver. Thats why one reason I thought a brush guard combo may be better. I may pursue the custom fab option. Thanks.

M0RRIS

Use an extension. When towing you loose ability but for a bike rack I think you'd be ok

Feathermerchant

So here it is. I bought the Rough country hidden winch mount.



Then Warn's winch mount accessory for their bumper:



Stacked they look like this:




The upper part of the fairlead mount had to be cut away to clear the Curt mount. The Curt mount looks like this:






Here are some pics of the whole shebang installed:






And with the winch:

Feathermerchant

I chose this option because like you, I think the standard front receiver offers are too low. I have the 5.0 so no intercooler to worry about. Yes you can install a bike rack. I can measure from the pin hole in the receiver ti the front of the front bumper if you want. I carry my bikes on the rear with a homemade bike rack.