front hitch receiver...

riptricket · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:39 pm

does a hidden front hitch receiver have more advantages than tow hooks, or is it more trouble than what it's worth?

Goglio704 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:45 pm

Never had the tow hooks, but I really like my front hitch.

riptricket · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:47 pm

what brand is it?

Goglio704 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:59 pm

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riptricket · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:03 pm

do you know the product number?

Goglio704 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:07 pm

Not right off, but I'll see what I can figure find out.

USPLibby · **Joined:** Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:29 am **Posts:** 377

Looking at the pics, the front hitch is attached to the liberty directly and is much heavier. The tow hooks are pretty heavy duty but there is a stamped metal bracket between the tow hooks and the frame = weaker.

riptricket · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:19 pm

i was just thinking because i have a shackle receiver and it works really really well, and i haven't really used the tow hooks so i don't know of their capabilities.

Goglio704 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:21 pm

I think the hitch is stronger than the hooks. It can also be used as a jacking point. They are supposed to be discontinued, but I think they can still be found.

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:28 pm

Draw-Tite Front Hitch #65042
See pics on my cardomain page (linky in sig) luv my yellow d ring

Might find a Drawtite or Reese equivalent on Ebay but they stopped making them last year. I believe you can still get HiddenHitch version (all three are one company) but the HiddenHitch one is 2 piece whereas the DrawTite and Reese are one piece.[/url]

riptricket · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:34 pm

would this work? http://www.amazon.com/Draw-65001-Front-Mounted-Receiver/dp/B000E1H6G6/sr=1-3/qid=1169091267/ref=sr_1_3/103-5604821-9757430?ie=UTF8&s=automotive

Gringo Loco · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:40 pm

Ripticket also check All J

riptricket · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:41 pm

i have to buy off of amazo b/c i have a gift card

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:43 pm

I would doubt it as the 65001 is listed for .... Ford Econoline Van All Inc. RV Cutaway 91-07 65001 500 9000 $117.55

riptricket · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:44 pm

what about the 65022 http://www.amazon.com/Draw-65022-Front-Mount-Receiver/dp/B000E1D2UK/sr=1-5/qid=1169091841/ref=sr_1_5/103-5604821-9757430?ie=UTF8&s=automotive

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:46 pm

I think the Reese part# was 13542
Hitchsales.com says they have them in stock still

Gringo Loco · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:47 pm

Here's something on Amazon

riptricket · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:49 pm

i have an 05 but u think the 04 would work?

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:53 pm

65022 is listed for the ford excursion
The milemarker one looks right and has the right part number but is 2x as much as I paid for list Drawtite hitch

riptricket · **Posted:** Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:55 pm

i think i might have found it.... http://www.amazon.com/Draw-36303-Class-Frame-Hitch/dp/B000E28EQQ/sr=1-30/qid=1169092463/ref=sr_1_30/103-5604821-9757430?ie=UTF8&s=automotive will that work?

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