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3rd Gen front bumper with 2" receiver?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Ivo, Mar 3, 2021.

  1. Mar 3, 2021 at 5:57 PM
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    Ivo

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    Hi all,
    I'm looking for a bumper that I can mount a winch to externally so I don't have to have the winch on the front all the time but can put it on when I go hunting.
    Does anyone make a front bumper with a 2" receiver that looks decent?
    I've been doing some searching and the only one I have seen is the Iron Cross and it's ugly as shit. I don't mind the geometry but it sticks out like the winch should be mounted on the inside instead of outside, 12" or so.
    I welded up a receiver for my Ford that mounted to the tow hooks that worked really well but the Tundra tow hooks are too low(big design flaw).
    Anyway, any help/suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks
     
  2. Mar 4, 2021 at 9:48 AM
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    Its not a bumper but they do sell the front mounted receiver hitches for the tundra. Installed using the tow hook mounting holes, might need to get longer bolts to make installation easier.
     
  3. Mar 4, 2021 at 10:14 AM
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    Bammer

    Bammer I'm disinclined to acquiesce your request.

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    1 or 2... I lost count
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    Look up Curt Manufacturing, they make specific front hitch mounts, use existing hardware, and takes about 20 minutes to install.
     
  6. Mar 4, 2021 at 5:38 PM
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    Thanks for all your suggestions. I know about the Kurt undermount but with it being so low, I worry about it snagging. My buddy had one on his Dodge and it would constantly fill up with mud.
    The whole point of the bumper was so the winch would sit up nice and high.
    I may have to just buy one I like and modify it to accept the 2" receiver. After all of the welding, I can take it in to get Line-X coated.
     
  7. Mar 4, 2021 at 5:40 PM
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    Ivan, I'm doing the same, I'm using a curt front hitch ans chopping it up so it mounts behind the front plate, getting the plate holder to have a hinge so can flip down and put my winch cradle in.
     
  8. Mar 4, 2021 at 5:56 PM
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    Yeah, that's a good idea. I might incorporate that into mine as well.
     

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