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Front receiver hitch with aftermarket bumper

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by toytaco112, Sep 25, 2019.

  1. Sep 25, 2019 at 6:26 PM
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    toytaco112

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    Hey guys, Anyone know of a hi profile front receiver hitch that will still look half way decent with an All Pro Offroad Aluminum Bumper.

    Also open to ideas of maybe fabbing one up somehow.

    Doesnt need to be heavy duty main use will be for a Fishing pole rack or Basket for a cooler/ supplies for cruising the beaches. Also need it to not interfere with my winch in case i have to use it.

    thanks in advance.

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  2. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:09 PM
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    You could drill through your bumper and bolt an RV hitch on? Or make a bracket that uses existing holes.
     
  3. Sep 26, 2019 at 3:42 PM
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    Thanks never thought about an rv hitch...
     
  4. Aug 17, 2022 at 8:47 PM
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    Old thread but still trying to find one anyone got some ideas really wish i could fine a fairlead bracket with a receiver on it kinda like the licence plate ones but obviously stronger
     
  5. Aug 17, 2022 at 8:49 PM
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    Id just weld one in
     
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    You want to leave a pole on their with a wet line or you want to drive around with poles on each side of the bumper?
     
  7. Aug 17, 2022 at 9:35 PM
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    I would but the bumper is aluminum would have to find someone that could do nthat
     
  8. Aug 17, 2022 at 9:36 PM
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    Honestly will use it for beach fishing and storage while in route to wherever I go
     
  9. Aug 17, 2022 at 9:40 PM
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    You can find something to stick to it here so you can slide rod through horizontally while driving? Or do you have like 9-10’ surf rods?
     
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    I notched my frame and welded in a factory rear hitch to my front, nice and low so it clears under my ARB bumper.

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    I want mine above the fairlead/ hawser I plan on using a basket with small cooler and at least 4 rods
    Reason I want it above is then I still have access to my winch in case i need it. If its below then I would have to take everything off and set it aside which usually doesn't go well.
     
  13. Aug 18, 2022 at 9:51 AM
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    I actually have some there already temporarily really want the receiver so i can use a small rack for a cooler as well
     
  14. Aug 18, 2022 at 10:04 AM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Do you have the clearance above the winch for a receiver tube?? Your picture is to dark to get a good look.

    Simple mater to fabricate a bolt on receiver to attach to the hawser or build a custom hawser incorporating a receiver tube.

    Much easier up close and in person to figure things out!
     
  15. Aug 18, 2022 at 7:59 PM
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    I would say there is enough clearance there I would make my own but when it comes to that Id mess it up and dont really have the resources to do so… it would also have to be angled a little to keep it level also.. Here is a little better picture of the bumper

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