front tow receiver

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KingKJ

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so I'm starting to consider what are my options for getting a front mounted tow hitch in order to have a place to mount a winch in the front. I'm not sure if there is any other option to mount a winch other than replacing the bumper, which isn't something that I'm planning on doing. Does anyone know of any alternatives for a winch that aren't bumper or tow hitch mounted? Also if anyone knows some good front tow hitch receiver options. The benefits I see of the winch mounting using the tow hitch is that I can use it on either end of the vehicle along with being able to use it for other things, but I'm also not entirely sure of the cons either.
 

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Our KJ had some beefy brackets for a tow bar (quick release). Stock bumper unmodified. Maybe something like that could be used to mount a receiver.

Edit: i think it used the factory tow hook locations.
 
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I've been thinking about this portable winch, any opinions?
 

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I've been thinking about this portable winch, any opinions?
I would suggest a slightly larger winch, because that is rated 4000 lb. which libertys weigh 3500-4000 pounds which would probably be pushing it for that winch.
 

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Those kits are pretty slick! Sure would make it easy to pull from either end.
yeah, that's part of my thinking, it makes wiring a little bit more complicated, but not terribly complicated and will slightly decrease the approach angle, but other than that it seems like a pretty decent idea.
 
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