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mlts22
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Jan 01, 2016

Front bumpers with receivers?

By chance, (and this is mainly opinions I'm looking for), what is a good brand of bumper that sports a front receiver hitch? I'm looking at getting a front cargo rack for additional space, so might as well look into a decent front hitch setup.

Just wondering what people use for this, brand-wise.
  • I had one welded on cost around $350 installed. Have to think a replacement bumper will be double or triple that if you find one.
  • I looked and looked for a front receiver for my 1999 Dodge Ram Maxi Van chassis (class B camper) and could not find one. So, I got a friend of mine to make one - he bought a receiver tube and did a little bit of welding. Total cost to me for the receiver was $60 and it has been tested at 500 lbs!

  • I use a Curt front mount hitch. Bolts directly to frame with OEM holes, install in less than one hour. Sits just below the front bumper an still have tow hooks.
  • Check with ETrailer.com for front receivers.

    ALso google and call Warn Winch, they might have what you are looking for if you want a brush guard and front 2" receiver.

    Good luck,

    Fred.
  • You can get front receiver hitches without replacing your bumper. Mine is Curt. Reese also makes them. If you were wanting to replace your bumper, I apologize as my input is of no value to you.
    Happy New Year.