I thought I saw a post a while back about a front-hitch for a truck that connects via the tow hooks. It was easily removable and seemed to be a smaller company offering these. At the time, I didn't save who it was or a link or anything.Any ideas?

I helped my buddy put one on his F250. It bolts up where the tow hooks are bolted. Remove hooks, bolt up then replace hooks. Nice neat install. Have no idea who built it.

bamcote wrote:Here you go. ClickyBodiak is one option that I found. I thought the site I found looked different than this and offered more options (not that it helps narrow down who/what I'm looking for :().

I had one made at a local welding shop .It bolts to the frame where the hooks would bolt up .It is the same idea as the bodiak .

Curt makes a hitch for the front end that looks a lot better and doesnt stick out in front of the bumper, although that looks like something that would wake up those who park by ear.

Front hitch for truck that connects to tow hooks?

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popeyemth
Explorer
Jan 24, 2014
ependydad wrote:
popeyemth, do you have a link or brand or anything?

The Bodiak lost me on their infomercial video - just too Billy Mays for my tastes.

For the Curt- what is the $60 for install spent on? Does it just attach to the tow hooks or is there more to it?

It was a Reese DrawTite EBay item #171168111876
Installation took about 30 minutes
Good Luck, Mike
owenssailor
Explorer
Jan 24, 2014
On my 2012 Silverado the tow hooks get unbolted and the both the hitch and the hooks get bolted on. Curt has instructions on their web site. The plastic air dam had to be trimmed to have the reciever fit through
ependydad
Explorer
Jan 24, 2014
Just looked at what etrailer.com offers. All are more permanent of installs than I'd like. Hrmph.
ependydad
Explorer
Jan 24, 2014
popeyemth, do you have a link or brand or anything?

The Bodiak lost me on their infomercial video - just too Billy Mays for my tastes.

For the Curt- what is the $60 for install spent on? Does it just attach to the tow hooks or is there more to it?
popeyemth
Explorer
Jan 24, 2014
Just got one from EBay for our 2007 Silverado $135 delivered
It uses the tow hooks for anchor bolts .
Good Luck, Mike
jspringator
Explorer
Jan 24, 2014
I tried a Bodiak on my Suburban. It sagged. I returned it. I got a Curt for my X and am very happy with it. $60 for someone to install it. Ordered off the internet.
owenssailor
Explorer
Jan 24, 2014
I had a Curt front receiver installed on current and previous truck. Bolts on as described above.
aruba5er
Explorer
Jan 24, 2014
Curt makes a hitch for the front end that looks a lot better and doesnt stick out in front of the bumper, although that looks like something that would wake up those who park by ear.
PartyMarty
Explorer
Jan 24, 2014
I had one made at a local welding shop .
It bolts to the frame where the hooks would bolt up .
It is the same idea as the bodiak .
ependydad
Explorer
Jan 24, 2014
bamcote wrote:
Here you go. Clicky

Bodiak is one option that I found. I thought the site I found looked different than this and offered more options (not that it helps narrow down who/what I'm looking for :().

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Front hitch for truck that connects to tow hooks?

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