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Front Hitch without ACC relocation?

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That is why options are good...... I didn't want to remove my skid plate and @Heavy Duty 's hitch option was perfect for me (well, the latest iteration is PERFECT - mine is almost perfect) :)
Funny thing is I have the snowsport plow but I don't seem to get motivated to use it. This is my 2nd snowsport hitch as I have one on my 01 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
I use the hitches to move my trailers as I seem to be better at manuvering them when the trailer is in front of me. I could also mount a winch but haven't had the need as offroading is not my gig.
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Just got mine mounted and loving it!

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I don't know why, but I expect water to squirt out of that thing. Like it's got a mouth and creating a fountain.
 

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Looks great!
 

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Heres the current offset hitch design, fresh from powdercoating today.
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soooo....what does one of these bad boys cost? and how much disassembly does it require to mount it up? does sem like it'd make moving my boat into a tight storage unit a bit easier than the frequent getting-out-and-checking-100-times that I'm doing currently ;-).
 


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I've got the install down to about 15 minutes. First timers usually have it done around 30min. Remove the skid plate and tow hooks using 15mm socket. Trim a piece of plastic and slip the hitch up behind the bumper using the same hardware as the tow hooks. Reinstall everything and you're done.

I'll send you a message on price.
 

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I've got the install down to about 15 minutes. First timers usually have it done around 30min. Remove the skid plate and tow hooks using 15mm socket. Trim a piece of plastic and slip the hitch up behind the bumper using the same hardware as the tow hooks. Reinstall everything and you're done.

I'll send you a message on price.
Msg me too! Wife's gonna kill me.
 

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Looks great!
 

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Got my new offset hitch from Heavy Duty installed today on my Lariat FX4. Tucks up in there nice and neat, ACC stays in factory location, factory FX4 skid plate bolts right back in place, and there's still room to tuck in a set of Rigid pods. One of these days, I'll get my Rigids put back in and wired up ( I installed them years ago but never got around to hooking them up, so took them out until I can actually wire them up).

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Sure thing! I'll let you know when offset hitches are ready.
I've got the install down to about 15 minutes. First timers usually have it done around 30min. Remove the skid plate and tow hooks using 15mm socket. Trim a piece of plastic and slip the hitch up behind the bumper using the same hardware as the tow hooks. Reinstall everything and you're done.

I'll send you a message on price.
Hey Heavy Duty !
That offset front mount hitch looks awesome.
Would really like to purchase one from you, preferably complete, but I am open to any options you may have.
I do live in Canada but willing to pay shipping and any other costs.
Thanks for your time.
 

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Hey Heavy Duty !
That offset front mount hitch looks awesome.
Would really like to purchase one from you, preferably complete, but I am open to any options you may have.
I do live in Canada but willing to pay shipping and any other costs.
Thanks for your time.
Awesome !!!! Thank you so much !!
 

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I don't know why, but I expect water to squirt out of that thing. Like it's got a mouth and creating a fountain.
Looks like a cop care down here. Lol
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