front mount hitch-good to go 4 a winch?

[spacomponents]

trying to see if anyone has the knowledge, is a front mount hitch a good way to go for a winch mount for a Liberty?

I found this while searching:

http://www.kirkanddonna.com/kirk/2004/08/front-hitch-install.html

guy did a good job detailing this install.

any opinions?

 

[AndySRT]

I know freejeep on L.O.S.T has one attached to his but i dunno if has used it yet. on my reese hitch it says 9000lbs line rating max. I just installed a front hitch today hopefully by the end of the year ill have a winch installed on it.

Andy

 

[spacomponents]

did you buy your Reese online?

 

[AndySRT]

ya but they sold out because it now says it maybe substituted for an equivalent Hidden Hitch part #5024. I got the last one I think. heres where i bought it from

http://www.redtraileroutletstores.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=53&idcategory=0

 

[JJsKJ]

If you want a really trick new mount that also serves as a recovery point, check this out.
KJ BACKBONE SYSTEM

I have also witnessed a hidden front hitch work fine w/ a Warn 8000.

 

[spacomponents]

hey, thanks. that backbone does look good. I've wanted to mount my winch front or back, and the receiver hitch is the practical way.

I think I'm going to try to modify a Reese or the flimsier HiddenHitch for tow points for when we drag the Liberty behind the motorhome

 

[CRD4Liberty]

The front hitches I've seen work wellas either winch mounts or reco very points. The ends of the hitch that mounts to the frame also are in-line with the factory recovery hook points marked on the bumper. You just have to weld a few pieces of 3/4-1 inch stock on the end with a hole in the end for the shackles and your set.