Front hitch receiver

[7aawilson]

Question for anyone that has a hitch receiver in the front. I'm looking at getting a winch, would using a hitch be the best way to mount it? Which brand makes the best ones? I don't want to do a full bumper replacement

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

"Best" is highly subjective

It is the best if you plan on removing the winch either for storage or to use on something else.

It can also make it easier to stick on a vehicle.

Depending on how the receiver is it can totally trash your approach angle and makes the winch very easy to steal.