2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front mount receiver

[trqmnstr]

I'm interested in installing a front mount receiver. Is there somewhere to buy these for the Ram or would it have to be a custom piece? Also, I assume it would have to be welded on but I've read about not welding to the frame. What's the best way to mount one? Thanks Clay

 

[JoshPeters]

Well... . I know there are kits out there from the various hitch companies. I believe they are a bolt in application. I have a custom built front mount and Love it. You can manouver a trailer into EXTREMELY tight places as well as Winch a car up onto a trailer if needed.



Josh

 

[DHayden]

Luckily my Buckstop has a reciever built in

 

[MCondit]

Try trailersnhitches.com they are located in Jackson Ga. They have a front receiver hitch made by Putnam part# 24002. $136. 38 Free shipping. Rated at 9000lb , and 500lb tongue wgt. bolt on. 1-866-523-2483

 

[DF5152]

I have one from WARN so its pretty stout designed for a winch...

 

[Smokin_Monster]

JC Whitney has then for around $100 and they bolted up pretty nice. Didn't take long to install. Looks good.

 

[Thomas]

... Is there somewhere to buy these for the Ram...

The DrawTite 65003 fits your 2001 Ram. The DrawTite Link will lead you to a vendor (not necessarily the lowest price though). It works well on my model year 2000 Ram.

 

[supersonic]

I bought a HiddenHitch front mount reciever, works great.