is this strong enough to mount a 2inch reciever to by itself? i want to mount a reciever in the front for a tow point and be able to use it for the winch i plan on carrying. if not where would you brace it to make it strong enough.

 

Yes its strong enough, but not by itself. Best bet would be to fab up a plate that covers the front of the frame and bolts in multiple locations. So it can spread the load.

 

NO the cross member is not strong enough like it is you have to box it with like a min of 1/4 inch steel plate at least thats what i did look at the winch bumpers to see how heavy they reinforce around the bumper mount.just my two cents

 

yeah take a small nail hammer and hit that you think that will pull you out?

weld or bolt up a 1/4in plate to cover that part and make it like a c- shape peace

 

allan's always so colorful...

@swaycleveland-
you could fab a bracket that attaches to the bolts where the bumper used to mount, gusset the receiver, and through bolt through the crossmember for a bit more strength, and should be okay.

 

that truck looks familiar