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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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Picked this up today, only cost me $65 including gas to go get it. It doesn't hang down as must as I was expecting, I trimmed the little valance lip to let it tuck up more though. I wish it had a hole farther back to let the actual insert part slide back more, it sticks way on out when you have something in. But when its empty it sits further back than the tow hooks so thats good. Here's a few pics, I really need to wash the truck.













 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Thats pretty cool! I wish I could find something like it to get for my 2000 MY.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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How much did the hitch run you?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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nice mod!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Just like a Hummer now, hitch in front, & back. Might look better if you were more 4x4 looking, such as a bull bar with lights or possibly a full brush guard.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Impact9
How much did the hitch run you?
65 bucks! Retails for 185

Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
Just like a Hummer now, hitch in front, & back. Might look better if you were more 4x4 looking, such as a bull bar with lights or possibly a full brush guard.
Lol good thing I didn't add it for looks
 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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heres my hitch on my 03 works awesome when you have to slide a trailer in a tight spot.







 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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Looks identical to mine, draw-tite brand? Mine is mainly going to be for a winch cradle and a fishing basket. I never though about being able to move a trailer around a little easier.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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looks good man
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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Looks good... That will come in handy
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Looks good, nice place to put a winch
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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Thanks for posting that so I could see what it looks like, and now I can show my wife. I think I'll get one for my truck so I can haul more bicycles.
Then we can take friends along and their bikes.

Sometimes when we have a small group biking we will have someone drive my truck to the other end of the trail so we can load up the bikes and bring them all back to the start we left our cars. With a front hitch I can carry 6 - 8 bikes and still keep the Undercover on and use the bed to store gear.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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Nice mod looks awesome... pull anything with it yet or get pulled out?
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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I think the front mounted hitch is outstanding... Well done...
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4wolf
Looks good, nice place to put a winch
Yup thats the plan, just gotta wait for the right deal to come along.

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Nice mod looks awesome... pull anything with it yet or get pulled out?
Nope not yet, the girlfriend just took it up to school for a week
 
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