I know the type you are talking about which mounts BELOW the
lower valence . . . you're right, you would lose a lot of
clearance. However, I'm talking about one that I saw the mounts
in FRONT of the radiator IN the lower valence/plastic cosmetic
piece. It requires cutting the four little vertical plastic
'bars' in front of the radiator, but otherwise would not detract
from a stock appearance and would permit a good jack point with
no loss of clearance and minimal approach angle affect.
JY
--- Andy Levy <andylevy@bigfoot.com> wrote:
> I checked out a Durango a few weeks ago that had a 2" reciever
> mounted
> on the front. He lost a TON of ground clearance/approach
> angle with it.
>
> Jason Yates wrote:
> >
> > --- Jack Paulson <cybermail1@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > I wanted to get a hi-lift jack for off roading so I
> > > asked the company if it would work - no go.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions for a substitue?
> >
> > I ended up doing what Hi-lift suggested you do, and got a
> new
> > front bumper. I know that isn't a option for everyone (and
> > wasn't for me until I rear-ended someone--kind of forced the
> > issue). Awhile back I was scheming at adding some thing
> like
> > this:
> > http://www.superwinch.com/smount.htm
> > I don't know if Superwinch actually makes an application for
> the
> > Dak, but I have seen a Durango with a reciever sticking out
> the
> > lower valence (in front of the radiator), so I know somebody
> has
> > to make it. This would give you a sturdy jack point as it
> is
> > mounted directly to the frame, between the horns. Sorry I
> don't
> > have any more specific information, but the idea is a good
> one.
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> > =====
> > Later,
> > JY
> > Vegas '98 CC 5.2L 5spd 4x4 w/prerunner bumper
> > Check my profile:
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/BpQ4bPQ1PBzCI
> > Check my pics:
> > http://photos.yahoo.com/onebad4x4dak
> > (real webpage coming soon)
> >
>
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