Hidden front 2" receiver/winch mount

[BigMeatVX]

Finally got it done....

Hidden 2" receiver/winch mount...

Pics are here
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2501
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2503
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2502

sides are made from 3/16" steel
center is made from 2-1/2" 1/4"square steel
The receiver is flush with the front cladding and can be hidden by the front plate.

Aside from being able to use the receiver to add a bike rack, front carrier, hitch, or any other gaget to fit the receiver, you can use a winch with a 2" receiver mount. (on the rear too if you have the rear hitch)

This gives you the option to bring the winch along for the 4x4 adventures or leave it in the garage for the road trips

Also, in the future, I may make/sell a tube bumper that uses the 2" receiver as a mount (removable) and has a receiver extension to still allow the use of the 2" receiver

I had 10 extra sets made just in case anyone here was interested...
Finished cost is $150 + shipping

for those that have access to a welder, unfinished/unwelded kit would cost $75 +shipping

e-mail me if interested...

Allan

[johnnyapollo]

Interested. Got any pics of the installed receiver?

-- John

[BigMeatVX]

Just added them....

Allan

[IsuZOOM]

With a front plate that's REALLY hidden, and very cool! Nice job.

[Bantan]

BigMeatVX,
You, must be a Trekie "gone where no other has before" or just a VXer. Trust me not much difference.
Great ingenuity!
Is it easy to install?
Not sure how it would look, but can I add a go rhino bar for protection?
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/225rear_end-med.jpg

If you can get a hold of one, can you please attach it and post a pic for us?

Thanks,
Mercer

[AnalogVX]

Looks like it replaces the tube bumper behind the cladding? It is a complete bolt on?

[BigMeatVX]

Originally posted by AnalogVX
Looks like it replaces the tube bumper behind the cladding? It is a complete bolt on?

Your right... it replaces the wimpy tube bar behind the cladding

And YES it just bolts right on...takes 1-2hrs depending on tools and abilities.:D

Allan

[Teckhardt]

Allan -

I want one of the ten - if you still have any. I can meet you someplace this weekend on the Eastside (Bothell?) with a check.

Sending you an email now.

Trenton

[newthings]

I want one of the unwelded style.
I sent you e-mail and got no reply.
Please let me know for shipping to 93222
Roy

[driver3]

I'm also intersted in one... Let me know the shipping to 44022. You wouldn't be able to move the reciever portion over so I can leave my front license plate on? I think BBVX did that...

[AlaskaVX]

Also very interested... zip is 99516
(already welded one)

[BigMeatVX]

You can always get a receiver "plug" that has a licence plate frame built onto it....then you can leave the plate in place....or temorarly remove it for winching or other purposes.

I'll find one and get a pic up of it....

I don't have a paypal acount yet, so postal money orders
will work.

I will check on the shipping $ for those interested and contact you via e-mail shortly...


Allan

[paultvx]

Allan,

Nice job on the bumper... I'd pick one up too if I could. Anyway, the middle of the bumper wouldn't be supported anymore would it? If I recall correctly, there are/were two bolts behind the license plate that secures to a metal bracket that is behind the bumper skin and secured to the factory bumper. Wondering if your bumper has privisions for those two bolts. Hard to see in those pictures.

Nice one though. Would love to pick one up... but my hands are tied. How hard or how likely will it be to make one more later on down the road if my fortunes change?

-Paul

[BigMeatVX]

Shippng costs....

To ZIP 93222 $27.26
44022 $45.02
99516 $35.21

(32 lbs w/new bolts)


Yeah, I built in a provision for the two bolts that attatch the front factory bumper.



Allan

[MI VX]

Hi Allan,

Finally getting around to putting the lift kit and BIG MEATS on the VX. Also getting it ready for winter and would love one of your front hitches. Do you have any of them still available? If so, please quote shipping to 48178

Thanks,

Aric - MI VX

[BigMeatVX]

Originally posted by MI VX
Hi Allan,

Finally getting around to putting the lift kit and BIG MEATS on the VX. Also getting it ready for winter and would love one of your front hitches. Do you have any of them still available? If so, please quote shipping to 48178

Thanks,

Aric - MI VX



Hey,
yeah I still have a few left...

shipping to 48178 is only $33.03
let me know when your ready to order....
Thanks.


Allan

[Apostle]

shipping to 80916?

[BigMeatVX]

Originally posted by Apostle
shipping to 80916?



$22.32 for UPS ground....to 80916



Allan

[DLNTHO]

Allan
Can u check for S/H for 11358
Thanks

[BigMeatVX]

Thanks for the interest....
The shipping via UPS ground to 11358 is only $33.78.

You can email me when your ready to order...

vehicrossxxx@earthlink.net

Allan
99 VX on 36"ers

[MI VX]

Allan,

Check is in the mail to you (e-mailed you this past week as a heads up). Can't wait to get the hitch.

Aric - MI VX

[Mr. I-MAN]

what is this shipping to 60616?

[MI VX]

Hi Allan,

Just tried to e-mail you asking for an update...and it bounced back. You still out there?

Thanks,

Aric - MI VX

[JAFO]

Is it difficult to get the hitch pin in and out? Do you reach inside the vents beside the license plate for access?

Oh, and is this still compatible with Tone's Bull Bar?

[MI VX]

Allan,

Still waiting for my replacement hitch - you said it shipped on 1/30...what's the deal?

Aric - MI VX

[Captain Maynard]

Allan,

I am new to the forum and just noticed your awesome fix to such a winch/brushguard-unfriendly SUV. Do you have any of these left? Also, how much for shipping to 22642?

Thanks!

CM

[MI VX]

Allan,

If you're still out there, I'm still waiting for my replacement hitch.

You promised it to me at the end of January and I still haven't seen it. Did it get lost? Did it ever go out? I can't get the one I have reworked to correct the misalignment issue for less than the price of a new one from you, so I'm stuck here...

I called and left a message with your wife a couple of weeks back and have not heard back from you. Please respond by e-mail or private message.

Aric - MI VX

[azskyrider]

Like my last post in another thread.. I too have tried to communicate with the BIG MEAT!....

Guess he is MIA....(Maybe. In. Alaska);)

[I_Wanna_Retire]

Very old thread, but did anybody ever buy one of these kits, and not use it? I would be interested in buyin if you are sellin.

[MI VX]

I bought one and never used it - the receiver was mounted a bit crooked (not too bad, about 5deg off, but more than I wanted to deal with as I was planning on mounting a bike rack to it and 5deg at 2" off the hitch mount would have looked funny). I ordered a replacement from BigMeatVX but he never came through. I'll sell it to you for $150 + shipping if you want it. e-mail me at kilomonster(at)sbcglobal.net

[wekilled]

a long shot, but are there any left, or does someone have one they want to get rid of?

wekilled

[MI VX]

I still have mine, bought it, but never put it on as it was crooked by 5deg or so. BigMeatVX never came through on a promised replacement. was hoping to have time to fix it this summer, but I'll let it go to a good home...

[wekilled]

What are you asking for it? The full price is a little too steep as I'll have to fork over $ to fix it.

Let me know.

Doug

douglas.wekell@us.army.mil

[MI VX]

$100 + shipping

Thanks,

Aric

[wekilled]

Sorry, was in the field.

Unfortunately I had to fork over for some new tires unexpectedly in what shall beknown as the "staple incident." Cant afford that much right now.

I hope you find a good home for it.

-Doug

[dkmiller68]

Feb 2007 Any of these around for sale?

[wekilled]

I was going to buy a crooked one but ran out of cash at the time. I also will be looking for one when I get back from Iraq whever that is.

[MI VX]

I still have it.....buyers (more than one) fell through. Same price as listed above $100 + actual shipping