2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front receiver hitch

[SAndreasen]

Will a front receiver hitch work with a dss steering stabilizer bar

 

[SnoKing]

The one I made out of a junk yard rear receiver attached via the tow hook bolts and did not conflick with my DSS. SNOKING

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[SAndreasen]

That looks good . Have to see what I can come up with. I had thought about just modifying the dss with a weld on receiver hitch but I don't think I like that idea

 

[SnoKing]

I do not think you want anything attached to the DSS tube that would put forces against the steering box extension. I spent about an hour going thru a pile of remove receive hitch at the junk yard.

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Here are some of the leftover pieces.

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SNOKING

 

[SAndreasen]

I really like that idea . I see that different brands look like the hook to the truck in different places . I like the way you made yours mount the best out of what I saw I'm not much of a builder fabricator so I may end up just buying something . I don't need it often but I really hate getting stuck and not having anywhere to hook onto

 

[GReed]

I have a front hitch and a steering brace on my 2002 Sport. I believe the hitch is Hidden Hitch. No problems mounting both. The only problem I had was the Sport does not have the valance like on SNOKING's, so it had to be modified to clear the bumper. They are handy, I got a step mounted in mine. Makes getting under the hood a lot easier.

 

[SnoKing]

I really like that idea . I see that different brands look like the hook to the truck in different places . I like the way you made yours mount the best out of what I saw I'm not much of a builder fabricator so I may end up just buying something . I don't need it often but I really hate getting stuck and not having anywhere to hook onto

So you do not have the factory tow hooks? Get those first if you just want a tow point. SNOKING

 

[SAndreasen]

Where can I find said hooks ?did some searching last night couldn't find anything .

 

[SnoKing]

Mopar Part No.: 82204881

http://www.moparpartsgiant.com/parts/mopar-hook-kit-tow~82204881.html

Got find a set sitting on a shelve somewhere. Maybe this site does have them. Snoking

 

[SAndreasen]

Thanks for the info going to call the dealer and see what they charge for the part

 

[BDaugherty]

I had a Curt front reciever on my 01 along with a DSS. It's been long enough for me to get fuzzy on the details, but I can't remember any fitment issues.
On the '01, I went with the front hitch instead of tow hooks. The curt hitch will go right through the airdam. They say you can remove it, but I just cut a square hole in it and it looked great.

 

[wlowe]

I had a Curt front reciever on my 01 along with a DSS. It's been long enough for me to get fuzzy on the details, but I can't remember any fitment issues.
On the '01, I went with the front hitch instead of tow hooks. The curt hitch will go right through the airdam. They say you can remove it, but I just cut a square hole in it and it looked great.

I read an older post of yours and you stated that the rear bolt on the curt hitch didn't line up, was about a half a hole off. Did you drill that hole out or did you mount the hitch without that bolt? I have an '01 like yours and I'm thinking I could have the same problem if I go with the curt. I really don't want to drill the frame but if I could enlarge the hole on the hitch I could live with that.

The install video is on a '95 ram, same hitch number, and shows the front and rear holes lining up but says that the middle hole may have to be drilled in some applications.

 

[rotohead]

I've had a Drawtite front receiver and dss for some time now. Works great together and I think adds even more stability to the front steering. I seem to recall needing a slightly longer bolt to go thru both and into the imbedded nut in the frame.