just got a winch and looking to buy or build a front receiver hitch to hook it up to on my 2005 fx4

the only ones i can find for my model f150 online have the hitch below the bumper but i am wanting one that comes out of the gap in the bumper like on the older f150 and f250

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i have seen one like this on my model truck but do not know whether it was purchased or custom built

does anybody have ideas where or if i can buy one like this or if anyone else has made one of these?

 

You could try Uhaul, they do custom made receivers.

 

http://www.etrailer.com/fmr-2008_Ford_F-150.htm

 

The only ones i think you will find will be below the bumper. I have one on my truck and i like it but when you take a dip a little to fast it slams into the pavement. Im trying to convince the wife i need a leveling kit so my reciever doesnt drag.. Dont think she is buying it though

 

I would like to do this to my truck but I don't think it would be practical to try to pull a boat out in reverse up a slippery ramp with my lil 4.6 SuperCab with 3.55 open diff. Maybe on a heavier or 4x4 truck, but I don't think it would be a good application for my current ride.

 

I'm not sure that many people use the front receiver hitch for anything like that, and I don't think it would provide any advantage, open diff or not. That would be a pain to have to unhitch from the rear, rehitch to the front to bring down the ramp, etc.

 

The old man that had my truck got the front reciever installed to put his boat in the water. He had neck problems and it was easier for him to put it in the water than backing it in. I have used it to put my trailer in tight places and it works awesome.

Best thing ever is when you have your hitch on the front sticking out and the girl on roller skates at sonic trips over it and drinks and food go flying

 

Shame, shame...lol

So Coy, would use a truck with my set-up for a boat launcher, or is it safer to just back it in/pull it out of the water? I would like to do it, just not sure if my truck is beefy enough (and I know I could bulk up the gears, etc. to get it there) for such folly.

 

The only problem you would have is the open diff. As you know backing up a incline with wet slick pavement is going to give you a problem. My truck as the tow package with limited slip so it would be easier on my truck. I first thought i was going to take off the front reciever hitch when i first got my truck but after using it will be staying on. I dont use it much but when i do its nice to have.

 

It's good for a bike rack and stuff too

 

https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...re41147-a.html
this is what i'm looking for guys
but it seems i'm going to have to build one. anybody done it before?

 

I know if from the 97-03 section but should still be the same basic setup


https://www.f150online.com/forums/19...inch-pics.html

 

I like the Warn hidden winch mount to be honest but man are they proud of those things.

 

I think this is what you are looking for...

http://www.amazon.com/WARN-68680-Mul.../dp/B000BQN21C

Best price I could find!

 

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Winches-a...&t_pn=WAR34701

Best price I've ever seen for these trucks. I may have to jump on one!