Warn Front Receiver Hitch and OEM tow hooks

[callen1]

Will the OEM factory tow hooks be retained if a Warn front receiver hitch is installed on an 05?

 

[Tejasdge]

Not on my '03.



Edit: See post below, but the Warn receiver hitch did not affect my tow hooks.

 

[JimBeck]

I have a Bodiak front receiver that bolts to the tow hooks easily. Google to find the website.

 

[Burner]

I have the Bodiak as well..... I really like the product. I think it's Bodiak.net? I do remember it's made by a small family owned business.

 

[KSears]

Reese, Hidden Hitch and Curt Mftg. all make ones to fit 3rd gen, I looked into them recently, but haven't gotten around to buying one yet. They range from $125-$225 depending on where you buy one,most plus shipping ,some not. I have a brush guard on front of mine which may interfere and I haven't checked it out thoroughly enough to feel comfortable ordering one till I do.

 

[_Hyde]

Warn hitch and hooks worked on my 03

 

[callen1]

I am concerned about keeping the tow hooks in order to utilize a snatch block with the Warn multimount winch. If there is no tow hooks, where can the winch cable be attached?



The Bodiak looks great but isn't it only rated for 8000 lbs, and no tow hooks after install?

 

[Burner]

Call them and ask if they can/will upgrade it. It's a small family business, I would think they would? If not, you could weld some D-rings or shackle mounts to it.

 

[Tejasdge]

Warn hitch and hooks worked on my 03

I recant, it was my bull bar that caused the hooks to not work. I installed both at the same time and decided that the front Warn receiver would be my primary recovery mode. I chose the Warn over Hidden Hitch because it came out just below the bumper through the air dam and not below the dam like the Hidden Hitch. Didn't want to loose approach angle. I also liked the Warn mounting method better.