Anybody install a receiver behind the bumper?

[No Hay]

The cradle/winch combo in the receiver hanging below the bumper looks goofy. Is fabbing a receiver higher, right behind the bumper a bad idea? The winch height would sure look better.

It's this or Hanson bumpers. I'm having trouble letting go of the chrome factory bumpers.

 

[bknbronco]

it will hit the gas tank......for sure the receiver hitches will if you don't cut them off

 

[broncodriver99]

I saw one that someone made a run of on here. They were Stroppe repros. The main support mounted behind the stock bumper so the only thing visible was the tab or receiver tube. Don't remember which it had.

 

[mtp71174]

I have one off a 73 that I just bought all you see is the receiver sticking out of the chrome bumper and I am not going to use it. Pm me your email and I will try to take pics and send them to you I weighs a lot.

 

[Laker]

I too wanted to keep the stock bumper, so I built a reciever into my front bumper to accept the winch. Works awesome, and got a #2 to plug the hole!

 

[Bulletman]

Laker it looks great, I'm planning on doing the same, except Boo on 2! Lol

 

[Bukin 67]

When I had my stock chrome rear bumper, a buddy gave me a hitch that I modified and welded between the rear frame rails. I cut a square in the bumper where the receiver fit in.

 

[No Hay]

I too wanted to keep the stock bumper, so I built a reciever into my front bumper to accept the winch. Works awesome, and got a #2 to plug the hole!

That's it, thanks for verifying! Much cleaner look for the amount of time the winch will be in place.

 

[No Hay]

I have one off a 73 that I just bought all you see is the receiver sticking out of the chrome bumper and I am not going to use it. Pm me your email and I will try to take pics and send them to you I weighs a lot.

PM sent. Thx!

 

[xcntrk]

I made a couple in the past.

First a class I/II for hitch accessories:

Then a Class-III for a front tow point:

 

[Bluebolt]

Bumper

I too wanted to keep the stock bumper, so I built a reciever into my front bumper to accept the winch. Works awesome, and got a #2 to plug the hole!

I love that bumper! I may copy that for mine!

 

[Laker]

Thanks, I just bent some tubing and welded it on to the stock bumper, then added the reciever to the frame with the tube extending just far enough out. The pin needs to be put in from behind just inside the bumper. I little pita, but doable for the few times I use my winch. i added the greasy eyebolts just for show. I plan to replace them with stronger attachments someday for doubling the winchline back if need be. I also have a clevis that fits into the reciever for attaching a tow strap. Called the Ditch Hitch.

 

[Bukin 67]

Here's one of a receiver through the rear bumber. It just gives a little more clearence.