Receiver Hitch Bumper

I'm sure someone here has done this.

What's the best way to go about putting a receiver hitch in a bumper? I have two bumpers. Both are 2x4" steel.

I need to get a hitch on this thing so I can pull my 416.

 

Try these. I used the first type on my bumper to carry my spare tire carrier. Just
bolted it to my Runck bumper. Haven't towed anything w/ it, but wouldn't hesitate
to....

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...wse/s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=towing

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12015_23_07.htm

http://www.hidden-hitches.com/stepbumper_hitch.htm

 

Sweet!

Thanks Panzer, that looks easier than I'd imagined.

Not like I'm towing much weight with my CJ-5 anway.

 

Here is my set up. Till I get a bumper/tire carrier made.

 

Thanks Panzer.

So does that one you have just bolt onto the bottom of the bumper?

 

Sorry about that, didn't answer your question!!! Yes it does mount to the
bottom of the bumper. W/ 4- grade 8 bolts through the bumper.

 

Try here:

http://www.drawtite-hitches.com/fabrication.htm

http://www.hidden-hitches.com/hitch_fabrication.htm

 

Panzer,
How wide (front to back) is your bumper, that is, what is the width of the face where your hitch mates up to the bumper?

 

Bumper is a 3" x 3" sq. tube. The flat part of the receiver plate (the part that is
in contact w/ the bumper) is 4" x 11". Then there are the "wings" each side
which are 3" long angled down @ a 45* angle. The actual reciever is 5" long and
is flush w/ the front of the plate (front of the vehicle). So it extends out from
the rear of the plate (rear of the vehicle) 1". If you need more info let me know.
I can take a pic or two in needed.

 

Don't think I need more info, trying to figure something out. My bumper is only 2" wide.

Fuel tank skid/support is right behind the cross member so that's going to be difficult to work with.

 

Wondering if this would be better for you??

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12015_23_07.htm

 

Here's how my Cross bumper is setup:



I've had to cut off a drawbar or two to fit, but otherwise it's been fine.

 

Panzer,
I was looking at that, trying to determine if it would work with my bumper. It bolts to the cross member of the JK, my cross member is angle iron and the gas skid precludes that as well.

But if the slot were 2" it would be ideal.

Mike, I can pick up the stuff at Orscheln's to do something like the Cross but I don't have a welder or the skills.

I was trying to get it done cheap and easy. Guess I may not after all.