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gemarsh Senior Enthusiast

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Got a couple of weekend mods done.

 

Installed the front receiver hitch and receiver hitch winch. No modifications to the rabbit comb required. 

 

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Stole the gooseneck winch for the time being..

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While I was underneath, I installed the moog idler arm hose kit. Remove grease zerk, install the 90° fitting and hose, connect to the swaybar bolt...

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First I've seen/heard of the Moog idler arm hose kit.  If I'm seeing it right does this just act as a remote grease point that's easier to get to?  Interesting.  Your receiver mount turned out perfect.  That sure will come in handy.

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If you want to tow backwards down the highway with only one gear, I guess that’s between you and the highway police, but the rest of us are busy having a serious debate about whether 6 gears or 10 gears is better.  Please don’t complicate that debate. 

 

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gemarsh Senior Enthusiast

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2 hours ago, Another JR said:

If you want to tow backwards down the highway with only one gear, I guess that’s between you and the highway police, but the rest of us are busy having a serious debate about whether 6 gears or 10 gears is better.  Please don’t complicate that debate. 

 

 

Don't live on.the farm, huh?

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3 hours ago, Sonders said:

First I've seen/heard of the Moog idler arm hose kit.  If I'm seeing it right does this just act as a remote grease point that's easier to get to?  Interesting.  Your receiver mount turned out perfect.  That sure will come in handy.

 

That is correct. Don't have to remove the 4 15mm bolts to drop the skid plate to service.

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13 minutes ago, gemarsh said:

 

Don't live on.the farm, huh?

Seriously though, could you briefly describe what was involved in doing that front receiver installation?  Small bolt on, big cross member bolt on, or welding job?  Thanks. 

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48 minutes ago, gemarsh said:

 

That is correct. Don't have to remove the 4 15mm bolts to drop the skid plate to service.

That’s fantastic. Is there a part number you used? Thanks

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I sued a Draw-tite on mine, the front clips are different obviously and I had to cut an opening in the bumper valance... but it is way higher and less likely to get stabbed into the dirt. Wondering if one that was higher was available for the newer trucks?

gemarsh Senior Enthusiast

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The receiver bolts on using the rear bolts of the tow hooks and existing holes on the bottom of the frame. No modification needed.

 

I went out the trashcan and took a picture, before I realized I bought them from amazon.

 

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Moog K6714

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NWStever Enthusiast

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3 hours ago, Another JR said:

Seriously though, could you briefly describe what was involved in doing that front receiver installation?  Small bolt on, big cross member bolt on, or welding job?  Thanks. 

 

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5 hours ago, Another JR said:

If you want to tow backwards down the highway with only one gear, I guess that’s between you and the highway police, but the rest of us are busy having a serious debate about whether 6 gears or 10 gears is better.  Please don’t complicate that debate. 

 

A front receiver can make recovery from a difficult (trapped!) trailer turn around situation manageable.  Many folks also use them to help park trailers in difficult, tight spots. OTOH, the seriously blocked view with the trailer in front of you limits the utility for tight parking unless you have a carefully observant and level-headed spotter who can give clear, unambiguous directions. Most wives will not pass that test. Obviously YMMV!  Cheers!

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Just now, NWStever said:

Most wives will not pass that test. Obviously YMMV!  Cheers!

 

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Another JR Senior Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, NWStever said:

A front receiver can make recovery from a difficult (trapped!) trailer turn around situation manageable.  Many folks also use them to help park trailers in difficult, tight spots. OTOH, the seriously blocked view with the trailer in front of you limits the utility for tight parking unless you have a carefully observant and level-headed spotter who can give clear, unambiguous directions. Most wives will not pass that test. Obviously YMMV!  Cheers!

I was trying to be funny. I thought my comment was absurd enough that it didn’t need a /s, which was probably a bad assumption on my part. I am familiar with the ways a front hitch can be helpful.  Thanks for the polite explanation, though. 

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9 hours ago, Another JR said:

I was trying to be funny. I thought my comment was absurd enough that it didn’t need a /s, which was probably a bad assumption on my part. I am familiar with the ways a front hitch can be helpful.  Thanks for the polite explanation, though. 

Another JR -- Yes I knew your comment was  "Tongue in Cheek" but I wanted to let others to understand the possible benefit of a front receiver.  I'm surprised I didn't take heat from an insulted wife or two.  I'm certainly glad my wife doesn't visit this forum!  

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