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Happycampers · 11-07-2006, 07:42 PM

Front hitch recievers are good for a lot of things. We use ours for a canoe loader, among other things.

BillTex · 11-08-2006, 06:08 AM

Yeah, when we towed with the Suburban we used a front hitch for the bikes...worked great.
I still have the hitch if anyone is interested; fits 99-06 GM 1/2 tons.

Have some tow mirrors too that fit same...

Let me know, Bill

Denis4x4 · 11-09-2006, 06:33 AM

I have to jump in here and express my negative feelings toward 4 bike racks mounted on front or rear receivers! The overhang makes for difficult parking, especially on streets with diagonal parking. Same goes for cargo carriers.

I understand the need for additional carrying capacity, but it sure is a pain when somebody takes a parking place PLUS with one of those racks.

peegreen · 11-09-2006, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTTW

I ordered a Drawtite front reciever for my F-150 TV. I use a three bike rack to carry two bikes on the front. Works well. Installed it myself in about 15 minutes. Cost about $160 delivered.
Scott

I ordered a front hitch from JC Whitney for my 4 bike rack. Took about a week to install using the small hands of an 11 year old to spin the nuts on. The instructions said to remove the 4 bolts holding the bumper on; which 4? After finding 4 to remove, the bumper still didn't budge. After removing many other fasteners, wires (nobody told me about the air bag sensor), purchase of a 5/8" drill bit and a lot of cussing, we can now carry one bike per passenger at rated capacity, yippee. Cut the draw bar on the bike rack to shorten the big protruding snorkel jutting out in front of the truck. Like the package isn't long enough already.

BillTex · 11-09-2006, 07:42 AM

I used a Hidden-Hitch brand. Pull off the tow hooks, fish two nuts through existing holes in the frame (the nuts were pre-attached to wires, that you snip off after fastening), replace the two hooks. No drilling, took less than 1 hr. The front hitch was a great solution for us. Bikes in the front, kayaks up top, AS bringing up the rear!
I would do this again in an instant, if we ever get another SUV to tow with...
Bill

ScottW · 06-10-2007, 02:23 PM

OK, sold the F150, bought an F350. Front receiver for the big guy requires removing (permanently) the factory fog lights. Has anyone figured out a clever way to remount them? Thanks

Excella CM · 06-10-2007, 02:42 PM

Front hitch is pretty handy. I carry a winch on the International which I can transfer front to back as necessary. I also keep an insert with a big shackle for pulling with either end. Sure helps to be looking at the AS when in tight quarters.