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Front hitch for truck that connects to tow hooks?

ependydad
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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?
2017 Spartan 1245 by Prime Time
2018 Ram 3500 Crew Cab DRW w/ 4.10 gears and 8' bed
FW Hitch: TrailerSaver TS3
Learn to RV- learn about RVing - Towing Planner Calculators - Family Fulltiming FB page
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popeyemth
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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
"wine is a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy" ben franklin

owenssailor
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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
2011 Jayco 28U
2012 Chev Silverado Crew Cab 5.3 6 spd 3.42 (sold)
2017 Chev Silverado Crew Cab 5.3 8 spd 3.42
Equal-i-Zer 1400/14000
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ependydad
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Just looked at what etrailer.com offers. All are more permanent of installs than I'd like. Hrmph.
2017 Spartan 1245 by Prime Time
2018 Ram 3500 Crew Cab DRW w/ 4.10 gears and 8' bed
FW Hitch: TrailerSaver TS3
Learn to RV- learn about RVing - Towing Planner Calculators - Family Fulltiming FB page

ependydad
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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?
2017 Spartan 1245 by Prime Time
2018 Ram 3500 Crew Cab DRW w/ 4.10 gears and 8' bed
FW Hitch: TrailerSaver TS3
Learn to RV- learn about RVing - Towing Planner Calculators - Family Fulltiming FB page

popeyemth
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Just got one from EBay for our 2007 Silverado $135 delivered
It uses the tow hooks for anchor bolts .
Good Luck, Mike
"wine is a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy" ben franklin

jspringator
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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.
Jim & Sherri
02 Winnebago Sightseer 27c Class A;
"Scout" Springer Spaniel, gone but not forgotten;
"Boo" Chocolate Labradoodle.

owenssailor
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I had a Curt front receiver installed on current and previous truck. Bolts on as described above.
2011 Jayco 28U
2012 Chev Silverado Crew Cab 5.3 6 spd 3.42 (sold)
2017 Chev Silverado Crew Cab 5.3 8 spd 3.42
Equal-i-Zer 1400/14000
RotoChocks

aruba5er
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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
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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
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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 :().
2017 Spartan 1245 by Prime Time
2018 Ram 3500 Crew Cab DRW w/ 4.10 gears and 8' bed
FW Hitch: TrailerSaver TS3
Learn to RV- learn about RVing - Towing Planner Calculators - Family Fulltiming FB page

bamcote
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Here you go. Clicky
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Molly the Maine Coon
and Greta the shorkie pup

2008 Fleetwood Bounder 36Z
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StewB
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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.