Front Mount Reciever - Dodge Diesel

B.Law · 08-17-2005, 01:59 AM

Is there any front mount recievers available for the 3rd gen trucks? I had one on my 2nd gen, but I can't find anything for the 3rd. If anyone has any info please let me know...

TexasCTD · 08-17-2005, 04:44 AM

You might check with BigBlueDodge. I think he has a product called "hidden hitch" on his. I don't see any pics in his gallery right now, but I thought I remember that he had some previously. His signature still says he has it. Good luck.

Also, if you put on a front end replacement like Ranch Hand, they have front receivers too. I am saving some buckies to get one in a few months. Maybe Santa will bring me one.

rjm022 · 08-17-2005, 07:09 AM

etrailer.com has them. i have a brand new one from them-never mounted. that i am willing to sell cheap.

tobyw · 08-17-2005, 09:41 AM

rjm0220- Sent you a PM about that "cheap" receiver...

BigBlueDodge · 08-17-2005, 09:46 PM

RatherBeMuddin, yes I have a front reciever hitch on mine. Its a Hidden Hitch model 5020 (I believe, I'll have to check on that). Here's two pictures that I have of it

The hitch sits under the air dam, so if you have stock tires then it may be too low for your intended use. I have 315/70/17 tires which raises the hitch to 14" or so above the ground. I bought it as a recovery point (don't have tow hooks), and as a winch mount.

B.Law · 08-17-2005, 10:16 PM

Thanks guys! I must be going blind in my older age, Hidden Hitches website was the first place I looked since that was the brand I had on my old 1/2 ton.

And BBD, I and sitting a little taller by being leveled and about another 1/2 inch with the 285's, so hopefully it won't sit too low. The next time I buy tires I will more than likely throw a 4" kit or so under the ol' girl. My truck didn't come with the tow hooks either, plus my brush guard mounts there anyhow. I wanted a pull point in the front along with a cheap and easy winch mount.

The ol' 1/2 ton...

BigBlueDodge · 08-17-2005, 10:25 PM

You can find them here

http://www.etrailer.com/products.asp...=8&image1.y=10

If I were you, I'd got ahead and get this little add-on. I didn't get it at first, but got tired of cleaning mud out of the hitch, so I went ahead and ordered it. Now that its on the vehicle, it looks nice, and is worth it.

http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=FMH

08-17-2005, 04:44 AM	#2
TexasCTD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 5,679 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	You might check with BigBlueDodge. I think he has a product called "hidden hitch" on his. I don't see any pics in his gallery right now, but I thought I remember that he had some previously. His signature still says he has it. Good luck. Also, if you put on a front end replacement like Ranch Hand, they have front receivers too. I am saving some buckies to get one in a few months. Maybe Santa will bring me one. __________________ 2004.5 SRW 3500 Black 4x4 SLT CTD QCLB, RanchHand w/ Milemarker 12K, Frontier Rear Bumper, Putnam XDR Class V hitch, Hellwig, Pacbrake air bags, KORE 3'' Springs, PW Flares, Nitto Duragrapplers 285/75/17, AFE Stg 2, Walbro 392 w/2 micron, Smarty, TS MP8, Lazarsmith Traction Bars, DTT 48RE w/DTT Triple Disc TC, F1 v. springs and Flux 1.8s (needs more turbo now!) 506/1057 6-13-09, 13.27 at 8390lbs 10-10-09--stock stix, turbo, cp3 2004 WW FS2600 Toyhauler T.O.M. Dec. 2008

08-17-2005, 07:09 AM	#3
rjm022 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: wilson,ny Posts: 1,730 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	etrailer.com has them. i have a brand new one from them-never mounted. that i am willing to sell cheap. __________________ 2004.5 dodge ram 4x4.auto.315/70/17 destination a/t's. fender flares.line of fire.clear cab lights.s&b air intake. dt pro fab control arms.autometer ultra-lite fuel/oil pressure gauges.dual isspro tranny gauges.line-x.fass 95gph.bilstein shocks.donaldson muffler.edge juice/attitude.amsoil bmk-11 single bypass.custom made prerunner front bumper with 12,000lb winch. back up lights.cool down timer.mag-hytec dd tranny pan.dyna-trac lock out hubs.thuren track bar.dss steering stabilizer. h2 rims.

08-17-2005, 09:41 AM	#4
tobyw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 421 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	rjm0220- Sent you a PM about that "cheap" receiver... __________________ SOLD 2-17-07: '03 HO 2500, 4x4, 6-speed, 4-door LWB, Atlantic Blue, Di-Procol EGT and Boost gauges, 2" leveling kit, 315 BFG A/T's, MOPAR seat covers, Bushwacker flares, B&W Turnover Ball, Firestone bags, Scotty III, TAG-III, Pacbrake w/ shifter switch, 4" dual exhaust, BDDL, EZ... REPLACED WITH: '94 F-350 Crew Cab 4wd, 460, 2nd Mortgage for fuel payements...

08-17-2005, 09:46 PM	#5
BigBlueDodge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 331 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	RatherBeMuddin, yes I have a front reciever hitch on mine. Its a Hidden Hitch model 5020 (I believe, I'll have to check on that). Here's two pictures that I have of it The hitch sits under the air dam, so if you have stock tires then it may be too low for your intended use. I have 315/70/17 tires which raises the hitch to 14" or so above the ground. I bought it as a recovery point (don't have tow hooks), and as a winch mount. __________________ BigBlueDodge SOLD - 2004.5 CTD QC 4x4 6sd (She will be missed) 2006 3500 Mega Cab SLT 4x4 Auto Inferno Red

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08-17-2005, 10:16 PM	#6
B.Law Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 491 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Thanks guys! I must be going blind in my older age, Hidden Hitches website was the first place I looked since that was the brand I had on my old 1/2 ton. And BBD, I and sitting a little taller by being leveled and about another 1/2 inch with the 285's, so hopefully it won't sit too low. The next time I buy tires I will more than likely throw a 4" kit or so under the ol' girl. My truck didn't come with the tow hooks either, plus my brush guard mounts there anyhow. I wanted a pull point in the front along with a cheap and easy winch mount. The ol' 1/2 ton...

08-17-2005, 10:25 PM	#7
BigBlueDodge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 331 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	You can find them here http://www.etrailer.com/products.asp...=8&image1.y=10 If I were you, I'd got ahead and get this little add-on. I didn't get it at first, but got tired of cleaning mud out of the hitch, so I went ahead and ordered it. Now that its on the vehicle, it looks nice, and is worth it. http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=FMH