Anyone know how to install a front hitch ?

sharky · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2009 12:43 am

My 2002 work in progress.

riptricket · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2009 1:30 am

if you are looking for one... front hitch... your best and pretty much only bet is to find a used one, because they are not being made anymore.
Or you can make one yourself.

I was fortunate enough to purchase a Landy Special... Made from a member, Landy, here on our site!

zzack92 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:50 pm **Posts:** 371

what about a hitch with the two tow points/ shackles?

Guest · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2009 6:04 pm

zzack92 wrote:

what about a hitch with the two tow points/ shackles?

you mean this?
KJ Backbone

zzack92 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:50 pm **Posts:** 371

i like it, but not quite, one that comes out from the bumper, i think i saw one on here i just dont know where to bolt too

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2009 9:50 pm

the one that was behind the front license plate?

zzack92 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:50 pm **Posts:** 371

JeepinJarhead03 wrote:

the one that was behind the front license plate?

Just looked in the Fab sec. and saw yours, thats exactly what im talking about!

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2009 10:58 pm

i think i know what Zzack's talkin bout

there's a front hitch posted somewhere around here, that interfaces behind the license plate

i could really be remembering it wrong but i think it used an upside down TJ winch mount .. no.. i think that was a winch on one of those aussie jeeps or something

although that could be a solution, a winch mount would give you adequate surface to fab a Class II hitch onto?

XC204 · **Posted:** Tue May 12, 2009 1:10 pm

Here is what I did shows the mounting. http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=29659

STINGN · **Posted:** Tue May 12, 2009 5:42 pm

i like that but i dont need a winch, is there ANYTHING out there for 2 shackles where the tow points go, cause i don't want the hooks, I already have 4 shackles laying around here, so I can put 2 to use

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Tue May 12, 2009 6:06 pm

STINGN wrote:

i like that but i dont need a winch, is there ANYTHING out there for 2 shackles where the tow points go, cause i don't want the hooks, I already have 4 shackles laying around here, so I can put 2 to use

if you dont mind a little work, try this:

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25615

STINGN · **Posted:** Tue May 12, 2009 7:45 pm

love them thanks will do those soon and add pics later

Kugellager · **Posted:** Wed May 13, 2009 10:30 am

I have one of the few front Reese Hitches thanks to Ted getting a RL bumper prototype.

It barely sticks out from behind the bumper...I actually clipped the front License plate to mold it around the Warn receiever shackle.
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... 187#465187

Still want to get a flip up license plate holder so I don't have to jerk around with the hitch or remove the front plate when I need to use it.

Unfortunatley they no longer make this hitch...very strong Class IV and rated 9000 lbs on the sticker. Of course like troy mentioned...would need something different for a winch.

John
];')

superj · **Posted:** Thu May 21, 2009 11:41 pm

you could get one of these.

don't ask me where though, it was on the jeep when i bought it

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Fri May 22, 2009 12:12 am

superj wrote:

you could get one of these.

don't ask me where though, it was on the jeep when i bought it

I'd be betting that was a home-made creation that you have there my friend...and one I'd not be using for much more than holding a bike rack or a lightweight cargo rack.

sharky · **Posted:** Fri May 22, 2009 1:32 am

No front hitch.....

tonycrd · **Posted:** Fri May 22, 2009 8:32 am

If you already have a brushguard..maybe this will help.

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=32419

I got mine used from a member here, they do show up every now and then, keep an eye on the for sale section.

superj · **Posted:** Sun May 24, 2009 10:43 pm

Blue KJ in PA wrote:

superj wrote:

you could get one of these.

don't ask me where though, it was on the jeep when i bought it

I'd be betting that was a home-made creation that you have there my friend...and one I'd not be using for much more than holding a bike rack or a lightweight cargo rack.

i only use it for moving my little 5x8 trailer when i have to manuver it into the backyard with wood or something on it. my jeep has not actually been off road since we have owned it. it is our primary family vehicle and is our long trip vehicle so i don't take it to the beach or in the sand (that is all we have here)

Anyone know how to install a front hitch ?

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