Front Hitch Help!

[Samson16]

Is there a front hitch out there that only requires minimal modification to my front? I have a ‘22 XLT Sport 4x4. ??

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[powerboatr]

yes torquelift front hitch
its about 900 bucks but only have to remove the deployable air dam
i put on my 22 f150, its a tight fit, but does go in as advertised
i ordered it direct from e trailer IIRC
let me see if i got pics left
grind the safety cable rings off, not sure why they are there...

 

[Samson16]

@powerboatr Thank you!! ?

 

[Samson16]

It’s something like that or a battery powered tow dolly of some sort. I have a 4 degree upslope and then a sharp right turn to negotiate a tandem pwc trailer into the chosen spot lol. I really don’t want to store them off property.

 

[powerboatr]

I put front hitch on my truck's
Makes parking the hauler trailer easy..that trailer simply gives you grief
. My street it narrow and that hard 90 is a tough one backing in

 

[powerboatr]

I wanted to add
They build them when ordered
So it takes about 3 weeks
And comes packaged like it's made of glass. All 3 I have bought from them
Have arrived with all the parts, and wrapped like a faberge egg

 

[Samson16]

I wanted to add
They build them when ordered
So it takes about 3 weeks
And comes packaged like it's made of glass. All 3 I have bought from them
Have arrived with all the parts, and wrapped like a faberge egg

That’s impressive and rare. We have an adjustable air dam? I have louvers.

 

[FirstFord]

I had a front-mounted receiver hitch on my last truck. They are an absolute game-changer!!! They are not necessary for most people/circumstances, but if you have a real estate layout that is beyond simply "challenging", they are a requirement. I had such a layout, and I couldn't have navigated the trailer successfully without a front hitch.

 

[fisch]

yes torquelift front hitch
its about 900 bucks but only have to remove the deployable air dam
i put on my 22 f150, its a tight fit, but does go in as advertised
i ordered it direct from e trailer IIRC
let me see if i got pics left
grind the safety cable rings off, not sure why they are there...

Thanks for posting this! I have a '23 powerboost XLT, and wow some of the "default" options (curt, etc) are insanely low.

I'm glad you posted the manual. What you have, AFICT, matches 100% like the Ecohitch (which etrailer DOES sell), and nothing like the only applicable (current) TorkLift product, the North Hitch, which isn't sold on eTrailer at all.

There is clearly some branding things going on here, if you zoom in on etrailers listing you can see some "North" branding ... but it's not listed as Torklift.

Hopefully this saves someone else 10 minutes of their life @powerboatr can you confirm this looks correct?

"EcoHitch" 11/2025 https://www.etrailer.com/Front-Receiver-Hitch/EcoHitch/EH87SR.html

different than the (current, at least - assuming their website is showing the correct model) NorthHitch from TorkLift

 

[powerboatr]

Thanks for posting this! I have a '23 powerboost XLT, and wow some of the "default" options (curt, etc) are insanely low.

I'm glad you posted the manual. What you have, AFICT, matches 100% like the Ecohitch (which etrailer DOES sell), and nothing like the only applicable (current) TorkLift product, the North Hitch, which isn't sold on eTrailer at all.

There is clearly some branding things going on here, if you zoom in on etrailers listing you can see some "North" branding ... but it's not listed as Torklift.

Hopefully this saves someone else 10 minutes of their life @powerboatr can you confirm this looks correct?

"EcoHitch" 11/2025 https://www.etrailer.com/Front-Receiver-Hitch/EcoHitch/EH87SR.html

different than the (current, at least - assuming their website is showing the correct model) NorthHitch from TorkLift

It does appear so
Looks exactly like mine did
The key is the side plates that bolt to the main tube
Those plates go on first....loosely
Then wiggle the main tube into place
I used a floor jack to hold it up
And a few guide punches.
Its a snug fit..the end of the tube does go into those square holes.. despite how it fights you.
Ne patient



The north hitch sits toooo low
It will be below the air dam

The eco fits about 1/2 " below bumper so you have to cut out a small square in fixed air dam
And remove the deploy part

 

[rr11]

I have a Curt on my truck. While it hangs lower than I would like, it is really 1 1/2 inches below the plastic air dam. I do have a 2" front level on the truck and have not had a problem with clearance. That said I do not do any hard core off roading, mainly ride on the beach.

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