Front hitch and hooks

[RenKJ]

Does installing a front hitch require removing the front hooks on a Renegade?

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

Yep.

It fits in the same 'frame' channel as the hooks.

 

[CzarKJ]

Yep.

It fits in the same 'frame' channel as the hooks.

Unless you get the curt hitch that goes below like mine

 

[M38 Bob]

With a hitch you don't need hooks. Especially since hitch will distribute any load to both attach points.

Bob

 

[RenKJ]

Unless you get the curt hitch that goes below like mine

Curt front hitch can mount underneath the hook mount plates?

 

[CzarKJ]

Curt front hitch can mount underneath the hook mount plates?

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Ya notice where my d ring is

 

[RenKJ]

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Ya notice where my d ring is

But dont the hooks come out where the bar of the hitch is going past? My bumper is trimmed so having trouble seeing where the hooks would be there

 

[CzarKJ]

But dont the hooks come out where the bar of the hitch is going past? My bumper is trimmed so having trouble seeing where the hooks would be there

I'll get pictures for you in a minute.

 

[RenKJ]

I'll get pictures for you in a minute.

I appreciate it, someone is selling a curt hitch unused /unmounted in my area and I think i might pick it up for cheap instead of grabbing a kj backbone front end

 

[CzarKJ]

I appreciate it, someone is selling a curt hitch unused /unmounted in my area and I think i might pick it up for cheap instead of grabbing a kj backbone front end

Well if you want a winch this not the route to go.

 

[RenKJ]

Well if you want a winch this not the route to go.

Cant I just use a hitch mount winch plate? Im undecided on getting a winch and mostly just want super solid front recover points, i figured i could use a hitch mount winch plate and the hooks to double up my line if necessary

 

[CzarKJ]

Cant I just use a hitch mount winch plate? Im undecided on getting a winch and mostly just want super solid front recover points, i figured i could use a hitch mount winch plate and the hooks to double up my line if necessary

It will hold a hitch but it's just not high enough off the ground.

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[tommudd]

Cant I just use a hitch mount winch plate? Im undecided on getting a winch and mostly just want super solid front recover points, i figured i could use a hitch mount winch plate and the hooks to double up my line if necessary

Maybe fine for light straightline pulls but thats about it

 

[RenKJ]

Maybe fine for light straightline pulls but thats about it

I guess ill have to go with a backbone, at least it will reinforce the front

 

[sota]

I guess ill have to go with a backbone, at least it will reinforce the front

eventually my backbone will be installed again, and I'll be welding on a 2" receiver opening. the plan is to put it where the license plate is and run a receiver plate mount.

 

[Chitownjohnny]

Maybe fine for light straightline pulls but thats about it

You could use the winch plate for a trailer hitch and have a removable front winch http://www.harborfreight.com/hitch-receiver-mount-for-winches-69106.html

 

[Chitownjohnny]

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Ya notice where my d ring is

where did you get your curt hitch?

 

[sota]

You could use the winch plate for a trailer hitch and have a removable front winch Hitch Receiver Mount for Winches

I have that for mounting the winch on the rear. Like Tommudd said... I wouldn't attempt anything but a straight line pull.

 

[CzarKJ]

where did you get your curt hitch?

E-trailer. I think this is it.
2003 Jeep Liberty Front Hitch - Curt

 

[tommudd]

You could use the winch plate for a trailer hitch and have a removable front winch Hitch Receiver Mount for Winches

You could but its not that good of a setup