Front bumper with tow receiver?

[mumbo]

Can anyone recommend a front bumper with a tow receiver? I would like to be able to move the winch between the front and the back by plugging it into the receiver.

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[kevman65]

There are several out there, I have a Rock Hard

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90217.htm

 

[rharr]

buy what ever custom bumper you want order it un finished, then cut and weld your own receiver tube into it. Look for a bumper made of 3/16" thick plate.

Maybe you can talk a smaller bumper fab shop into adding 1?

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-with-integrated-receiver.57313/#post-1033101

 

[mumbo]

Thanks. I'll have a look.
The only time I've needed a winch was to tow myself backwards out of something.

 

[mumbo]

buy what ever custom bumper you want order it un finished, then cut and weld your own receiver tube into it. Look for a bumper made of 3/16" thick plate.

Maybe you can talk a smaller bumper fab shop into adding 1?

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-with-integrated-receiver.57313/#post-1033101

I like that. Thanks.
Probably the way I will go. I assume that any bumper that has a winch mount will be able to handle a receiver.
I can also use it to maneuver the trailer.

 

[rharr]

note, you will want to mount the receiver as high as you can. The winch carrier can hang out a ways and effect approach angle. Having a receiver below the frame horns is going to restrict you severely.

You could also buy a bumper with a top mount winch setup (like mine) and then just bolt a 1/4" plate with a receiver tube welded to that to the top of the bumper.

 

[rharr]

I like that. Thanks.
Probably the way I will go. I assume that any bumper that has a winch mount will be able to handle a receiver.
I can also use it to maneuver the trailer.

It's a personal call, that's why i stated a bumper made of 3/16" plate. And something that has full welds.

End of the day for me i took a educated chance, with the expectation i would have to cut and fab stuff as needed to make it work or reinforce it.

Any good welder should have enough experience to get an idea how strong something is.

 

[Zachanadandy]

Receiver mounted winches are crap. Massive stick out, will bend easily if you need to pull at an angle, very much a compromise in my experience. Ran one on an XJ until the 1st time I needed to drag it up a steep muddy hill and get it mounted to use it. Built a bumper to mount it permanently the next weekend.

 

[Mr._Bill]

There's also this option.

CURT 31086 2-Inch Front Receiver Hitch, Compatible with Select Jeep Wrangler JL, Gladiator https://a.co/d/3udsgAR

 

[Riding with Gladys]

I also went with the rock hard option. i use it to carry a surf rod holder but it is certainlysubstantial.

 

[mumbo]

note, you will want to mount the receiver as high as you can. The winch carrier can hang out a ways and effect approach angle. Having a receiver below the frame horns is going to restrict you severely.

You could also buy a bumper with a top mount winch setup (like mine) and then just bolt a 1/4" plate with a receiver tube welded to that to the top of the bumper.

Great idea. Thanks.

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