front hitch mount

[H3slate]

I found a company that makes front trailer hitches for the H3. I am trying to get more info and pics of what it would look like.

http://www.hitchfinder.com/frontmount_main.htm#Hummer

My goal is to have a removable winch. I know that H2's have the front hitches, I am wondering if this will be a good solution for us 3'ers.

sorry for the heep



So hopefully the mount for us would be level with the frame rails and put the hitch right behind the license plate. I know you would have to modify that lower bumper (the website says you would have to remove it) hopefully I get some pics from them so I can get a better idea of what they offer.

So, what are the pros and cons of the front receiver for the H2's?

Anybody else interested in a setup like this for a winch mount?

[wpage]

got a custom hitch mount on my h3 front. Used for boat towing certain narrow spots. Its made from 2 metal angle stocks bolted to the frame. Only issue is the tongue sticks out a little and is a bit of a shin and others bumpers hazard...

I'd be interested in one as well.
Maybe a design that would utilize the front tow hook mounting areas to keep it in line with the chasis.
The tow hooks could still be attached to the mount, and the receiver, would be as strong as the rear bcause it is mounted directly to the frame.

As far as sticking out. I don't think it would be that much of an issue. better protection from parrallel parkers if you want to know the truth.

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by Lex_Ordo

I'd be interested in one as well.
Maybe a design that would utilize the front tow hook mounting areas to keep it in line with the chasis.
The tow hooks could still be attached to the mount, and the receiver, would be as strong as the rear bcause it is mounted directly to the frame.

As far as sticking out. I don't think it would be that much of an issue. better protection from parrallel parkers if you want to know the truth.

I like that pintle hook and trailer setup you've acquired. Was it through DRMO?

[GPan099]

Definately interested. Living in the city, the idea of a removable winch is very attractive, both for security and parking reasons. I wonder if they have any details/photos on the install?

[H3slate]

Originally Posted by GPan099

Definately interested. Living in the city, the idea of a removable winch is very attractive, both for security and parking reasons. I wonder if they have any details/photos on the install?

I emailed the company and hopefully get some specs/pics of the setup. I will have to look at the front end on my 3 to see where it would possibly bolt on and how far it would stick out. Ideally for me, I would like it to barely stick out of a cut out in the front lower bumper, like what the H2 has.

wpage, any pics of your setup?

Originally Posted by Big Dad

I like that pintle hook and trailer setup you've acquired. Was it through DRMO?

No just from a surplus dealer. I had to spend a few months tracking down the OEM's for some of the parts, but the trailer was in un-issued conditoin to begin with so a small amount of rust cleanup, and paint did wonders.
The resat was just additions to bring it back up to originality.

The front receiver would be great to add another Pintle to. Hit my bumper! Go ahead. I dare you.

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by Lex_Ordo

No just from a surplus dealer. I had to spend a few months tracking down the OEM's for some of the parts, but the trailer was in un-issued conditoin to begin with so a small amount of rust cleanup, and paint did wonders.
The resat was just additions to bring it back up to originality.

The front receiver would be great to add another Pintle to. Hit my bumper! Go ahead. I dare you.

No doubt, a pintle usually puts a rather nice dimple in anything!

I'd like to find a trailer like that...I think there's an online DRMO before I started scrounging at military bases. Thanks again for the info! I think you did a great job with it.