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Old 11-01-2010, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by xmradioguy View Post
I have a class 3 hitch for a 1st gen blazer I would sell for $20 shipping would be killer though
Its the square one right? Im looking to get one of the tubular ones. The square ones look hideous
 
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Originally Posted by xmradioguy View Post
usually people that put hitches in front use them for launching boats as they find it easier driving ahead than backing up the trailer into the water
ive heard that. ive moved my car trailer around a few times using my front hitch just to mess around. makes it to easy. i just feel stupid doing it that way though.

another good thing about a front hitch besides the boat and winch deal is it makes a awesome step for working on your engine. when i used to have a k5 on 38s i had a bar that went in and stuck out a bout a foot and went the length of the bumper. it wast just like working on car standing on that thing
 
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Why not just buy a Pintle for your reciever assuming you have a one. otherwise I'd start there then pick up a pintle. good tow point & dont have to worry about straps flying off.
Here's one on summit.
 
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pintle is good, just make sure it doesnt stick out crazy far. i decided to put on on my suburban years back which already had a huge long rear and ended up getting hung up cause of that thing

heres a 85 i had. i put on mid 90s fullsized chevy truck front tow hooks on the back. i remember it being pretty easy. theres already two holes back there on the frame. this was 10 years ago so i think i just had to drill one hole to match it and bolted it right on. never broke on. i actually tore my frame right after the shackle trying to pull out a stuck h2

 
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If I were to put recovery D rings, pintle hooks etc on the back OR front of my blazer I'd box the frame for a foot at least if it's possible. Brace the 2 frame rails together with 1/4" hot rolled flat bar to reinforce/strengthen it. Like a Hummer has D rings on the rear I'd beef up the frame to handle the impending "OMFG that's gotta hurt" scenerio. <---abig84
Using a class III receiver hitch rated for 5000lbs trailer weight to yank a vehicle out of the mud or ??? is asking for trouble.

I've done it & thankfully I've been lucky, even with the Freightliner I tugged up an approach in the winter. All I have out back is the receiver & a receiver hook in it during the winter.
 

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I'd beef up the frame to handle the impending "OMFG that's gotta hurt" scenerio. <---abig84
Using a class III receiver hitch rated for 5000lbs trailer weight to yank a vehicle out of the mud or ??? is asking for trouble.

I've done it & thankfully I've been lucky, even with the Freightliner I tugged up an approach in the winter. All I have out back is the receiver & a receiver hook in it during the winter.
yeah i learned from my mistakes, that truck was just a simple mud truck never knew id have to yank something that heavy. on my current s10 i boxed the rear frame and have tubing and 1/4 inch thick angle iron running across connecting the frame. it should hold
 
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i have a cheap $12 tow hook that bolts in the rear hitch. works great for pulling trees out and bushes but i never tried pulling any cars out with it yet. its mainly there for looks lol.
 
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