The trouble with a front receiver is you lose 2" of ground clearance and
the approach angle as well.
Jack Paulson wrote:
>
> Take a look at a front Hidden Hitch or Draw Tight - I
> forget which.
>
> Now they have the standard class III recevier attach
> but the hooks and attachment is great.
> If you don't want the receiver maybe a welding shop
> can remove it.
> --- "J. Courtenay Brandon" <jcbrandon@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Brian Bourne asked:
> >
> > "Does anyone have heavy duty tow hooks on a 2000 or
> > later Dakota 4x4?"
> >
> >
> > I do. If you had the Mopar tow hook kit installed
> > we've got the same setup.
> >
> > It doesn't reach the crossmember because the kit is
> > designed for the '99-style front suspension. When
> > Dodge went to rack and pinion steering on 4x4s in
> > 2000, they moved the crossmember back a few inches.
> > It's not because of the engine.
> >
> > Just how "heavy duty" was this pulling you did? I
> > know
> > the Mopar kit isn't as strong as it would be if it
> > attached to the crossmember. But I'm curious how
> > strong it is. Looks like you inadverdantly became
> > our
> > failure analysis tester :-)
> >
> > And if the dealer installed this setup, they are
> > accepting responsibility for its failure, right?
> > That
> > is, they installed a part that isn't recommended, so
> > they'll fix the damage, yes/
> >
> > Very curious about your experience with this.
> >
> >
> > cheers,
> >
> >
> > -J.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> =====
> 2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport V-6 Automatic Sports Plus Package
> 31X10.5 tires Limited Slip 3.55 Trailer Tow Group HD Package Skid Plates
> Added:Airaid air filter,Flowmaster 3 chamber, Steel Horse Torneau cover,
> Autolite Double Platinum 3923 Plugs, Removed air horns from Throttle Body,
> new TB bolts, Taylor 8mm Wires, Cool Tape around air filter and A/C tubes,
> McGard Tailgate lock, Audiovox cut off switch & hood lock
> -Smyrna, Georgia
>
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