I just welded another 2 inch hitch receiver under- and to- the #1 crossmember, directly under the radiator support assembly. This is on my 1986 K5 Chevy Blazer.
On that I usually mount my winch and there's a solid 2" insert from the male throughpost which allows me to put another female hitch, fairlead --- or whatever on front of it.
That way I can spot a trailer from a front Class 3 hitch while leaving my winch in place. I can also haul trucks or other heavy objects into a trailer using the winch while the trailer or heavy something-or-other onto any trailer while watching it all from my front seat - sometimes out of the rain or snow - but always comfy.
I also made a female receiver assembly for my pipe vice and also my shop vice for the same 2" female throughpost. It makes it easy in the field repairing fences or a broken down tractor.
As far as "but is it strong?" questions - I winched a small log cabin back up a 15 degree hill, back to the original position where the owner wanted it in Idyllwild, CA a few years ago.
At that time I had three trees with protective girdles wrapped around them for chain protection (California has "The Tree People" who oversee these things. You aren't allowed to harm a tree, living or dead) , with those three chains running to my rear hitch.
I was treble-snatchblocked to the house and during the pull, three wheels were off the ground on the Blazer ---- with daylight peeking under #4 wheel some of the time. It kinda looked like a giant grey and white pig on a rotisserie.
The contractor I did this for, said I'd have a two door Suburban when I was finished - but nothing stretched, broke or bent at all.
Strength is not an issue for this installation, obviously.
