Front Hitch Receiver for 2001 Montero Sport XS

[Tiderunner]

Hi everyone! This is my first post to this forum. After having a 1989 Montero, which I sold in 2006, I now have another Montero. This will be used as my daily driver and, more importantly, my beach buggy. I have been looking for a front mount receiver so I can put my cooler rack on. I would like to use this set up, as my Suburban has one and I can swap them out between camping and fishing vehicles. I have not been able to find one so far and I'm thinking I may not at this point. Does anyone knows of someone who sells them? If not, can anybody tell me about any modifications that can be done so I can achieve putting a front receiver on? Thanks for any help!

 

[earljuic3]

There is a build thread on here of a guy who did it himself on a GEN 2 or 2.5...maybe someone that can remember will chime in with a link

 

[Mudrunner]

If it is a sport there is a guy in the sport photos that has one done. I think his was performed by someone else though. But I think he had some photos.

 

[Tiderunner]

Thanks for the reply's earljuic3 and Mudrunner. Yes, it's a 2001 Montero Sport XS 3.5L. Same as Mudrunner. I can't believe I forgot to add that info! I found a local guy that's going to weld one on for me. I would still love to see what others have done so I can get a better idea of what I'm getting into. If anyone else has anything to add, please do.