Front Receiver Trailer Hitch

[LittlEvil]

I was wondering if someone could help me out. I am looking to install a front receiver trailer hitch on my Raptor. Ive seen pics on here that WARN supplies them and it comes out the lower vent, where I would like it as well. The under skirt mount is just way to low. Has anyone done this? Im looking for a part number. WARN has quite a few and you guys are pretty ingenious. Maybe someone used a cherokee hitch upside down or something. Would appreciate any help, thanks guys.

 

[Jimbo]

I was wondering if someone could help me out. I am looking to install a front receiver trailer hitch on my Raptor. Ive seen pics on here that WARN supplies them and it comes out the lower vent, where I would like it as well. The under skirt mount is just way to low. Has anyone done this? Im looking for a part number. WARN has quite a few and you guys are pretty ingenious. Maybe someone used a cherokee hitch upside down or something. Would appreciate any help, thanks guys.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/front-reciever-hitch-mount-winch-19826/

 

[LittlEvil]

Jimbo thank you for the reply… but a DIY project for this one isn't on my radar. I pretty much don't trust my own welding skills and for $100 more I can buy one (I think) that will already fit. Hoping I can find this one that @yomudderputter installed.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/front-warn-receiver-hitch-winch-1931/

 

[LittlEvil]

Well I just got off the phone with WARN. Their customer service is excellent. None of their front trailer hitch receivers are for anything after 2005 for a Ford F150. So I measured my frame and found that the WARN 68680 is the same inner length. Now hoping the bolt pattern is the same (although drilling a few holes won't bother me to get this to work). I placed my order today and should be here in a week. After that Ill do an install write up with pics for you guys that want to do this or that are contemplating it. Ooooor I might be back to tell you it didn't fit. Fingers crossed.

 

[aschaeferusn]

Will be interesting to see!

 

[HAP]

That would be awesome! You will be the pioneer on this...

 

[knine]

suscribed out of morbid curiosity.....

 

[LittlEvil]

Unfortunately I do not have Amazon Prime so shipping will be a bit longer. Delivery is scheduled for next Tuesday Feb 24th, Ill do the initial fit and/or install Saturday Feb 28th and post back to you guys Monday March 2nd. Thanks for having patience.

On a side note @magstar67 preformed this instal with a Curt 31057. He was gracious enough to get back to me with the model number so thank you. If the WARN 68680 does not fit I will be purchasing the Curt. As I am to understand the Curt will have to be mounted upside down and the receiver section will be retracted to behind the lower air damn/grill, requiring a hitch extender. I am trying to elevate this by having the WARN stick out from the grill a bit making mounting easier for a winch and cradle.

Differences noticed so far.

WARN 68680 - $250 - Weight Carrying Capacity 9,500lbs (as stated by WARN customer service)

Curt 31057 - $150 - Weight Carrying Capacity 5,000lbs (website)

More to come once I get the receiver hitch.

 

[WyoStorm]

Subd also as I want something similar.

Anyone know if one of our vendors does this kind of work. I'd prefer sometime just to bring mine in and have them put/build a receiver, put it in, and set up the winch/wiring to work both in the front and rear.

 

[All The Way]

This is a picture of the Wicked setup I have.

Older one with the cradle in