Front Tow Hitch for the Rear?

[Douglasjwood]

Having not removed the rear bumper to look yet, but would the same front pull points mount on the rear bumper mount? I assume there would be some modifications. Reason for asking is I would like to use the removable front winch I fabricated if a pull from behind was needed.

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[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

Not sure what you're asking? What pull points?

But no a rear hitch is not the same as a front hitch. Completely different products/mounting methods.

But are you talking about the front tow hooks? No those are different. The ones in the rear are different and get bolted on differently.

 

[Haykayy]

What winch are you looking at?

 

[Douglasjwood]

I was pretty sure it would be a full on fabrication if I did it. Just haven't looked at the rear with the bumper removed. I was specifically wondering if the frame ends would bolt up the tow hook like the front. The winch removable mount I made connects to those on the front. I'll just have to fab something up. Maybe a bumper with those tow hooks incorporated.

 

[Brian_B]

Rear mount points are spread further apart by almost a foot, and oriented horizontally rather than vertically.

So, no, it won't just bolt up. Definitely possible to fabricate something though - just beware that the rear isn't nearly as enforced as the front. You may want to look at adding the Raptor rear cross brace. APG has (or had, the link 404's) a rear winch mount plate for sale (also in linked thread below)

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/hardware-for-raptor-hitch-braces.110721/

 

[Douglasjwood]

Thank you very much for the responses!

 

[BroncoChallenger]

I would suggest, if you want to go this route, getting a rear hitch receiver installed, then making a mounting system that adapts from your winch mount to the receiver. Would probably be simpler than a full-on fabrication, easily removed, and possibly sturdier than your fabrication might end up being.

 

[Douglasjwood]

I have the tow hitch. Don't like that option, unless it's a pure straight pull backwards. Seldom would that be the case. The hitch is basically a bumper attached add-on. Not the strongest option. If I decide to go down this road, I'll post what I did here as a roadmap for those interested.

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