custom hitch after body lift.
#1
custom hitch after body lift.
well this last weekend i got started on my custom hitch. its not done yet, need to make some gussets and some paint and primer.
i ran out of oxygen so, i couldnt finish it all up.
side brackets.
the bar in place.
how much shows
unfortunatly there is a lack in pictures for a while.
its pretty much all welded and sitting on the bench in the garage waiting on a few things. and ill get another pic of it tonight. and keep everyone updated with the final result.
btw this was well engineered... i had some help
btw before anyone asks. i dont have time to make more of these. sorry.
i ran out of oxygen so, i couldnt finish it all up.
side brackets.
the bar in place.
how much shows
unfortunatly there is a lack in pictures for a while.
its pretty much all welded and sitting on the bench in the garage waiting on a few things. and ill get another pic of it tonight. and keep everyone updated with the final result.
btw this was well engineered... i had some help
btw before anyone asks. i dont have time to make more of these. sorry.
#5
Originally Posted by Gay-briel
interesting, any way to test the strength of it?
lets put it this way...
my dad was helping me weld and make it. he said in his words.
"it wont come off and if it does, you will be needing more than just a new hitch"
so basicaly if it comes off i will need some serious frame work that needs to be done. im pretty confident he is right, he has made several hitches before and welds all the time.
we made it from scrap 2inch bar and 1/4 inch plate we had layin around the garage. so it was free.
#9
Originally Posted by Gearhead61
How are you gonna get a receiver on there? Or am I missing something here?
Originally Posted by rangererv
your still not done with that thing???
haha
looks good
haha
looks good
yaya i was waiting for u to give me hell. lol
all it needs is primer and paint
#14
#15
i dont mean to be a dick but
1) its crooked
2)cutting into the main bar probably ruined alot of the tensile strentgh of the steel
3) can you get some close up pics on the welds?
4) pleeeeeeeeeeease be careful with what you tow and how you pull people out
maybe its just me and because i havent seen it in person, but theres no way i'd trust that on my truck
after looking closer.....
5) only 4 bolts holding it on? stock there are 6 and they are on two different planes, i sure hope you are using grade 8
6) that upper bolt hole is mighty close to the edge of that metal, and is ultimately taking alot of stress. maybe use some big washers to try and distribute some of the stress.....
1) its crooked
2)cutting into the main bar probably ruined alot of the tensile strentgh of the steel
3) can you get some close up pics on the welds?
4) pleeeeeeeeeeease be careful with what you tow and how you pull people out
maybe its just me and because i havent seen it in person, but theres no way i'd trust that on my truck
after looking closer.....
5) only 4 bolts holding it on? stock there are 6 and they are on two different planes, i sure hope you are using grade 8
6) that upper bolt hole is mighty close to the edge of that metal, and is ultimately taking alot of stress. maybe use some big washers to try and distribute some of the stress.....
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u guys are worrying to much.
1 its not done
2 i still have gussets for it
3 the place for the chains is waiting to go on
4 its not crooked(the square doesnt lie)
5 i ran out of oxygen if you read my post and that is why its not done
6 i did not cut the 2" square tube. we notched the reciever
7 its plenty strong
8 its strong
9 the factory hitch was held on with 6 bolts but 4 is plenty
10 thanks for the concern guys but it will be strong my dad isnt gonna make something that isnt.
i could go on but it isnt necessary. my dad has been building and welding stuff for years just like this it will be fine.
1 its not done
2 i still have gussets for it
3 the place for the chains is waiting to go on
4 its not crooked(the square doesnt lie)
5 i ran out of oxygen if you read my post and that is why its not done
6 i did not cut the 2" square tube. we notched the reciever
7 its plenty strong
8 its strong
9 the factory hitch was held on with 6 bolts but 4 is plenty
10 thanks for the concern guys but it will be strong my dad isnt gonna make something that isnt.
i could go on but it isnt necessary. my dad has been building and welding stuff for years just like this it will be fine.
#23
Originally Posted by zabeard
u guys are worrying to much.
1 its not done
2 i still have gussets for it
3 the place for the chains is waiting to go on
4 its not crooked(the square doesnt lie)
5 i ran out of oxygen if you read my post and that is why its not done
6 i did not cut the 2" square tube. we notched the reciever
7 its plenty strong
8 its strong
9 the factory hitch was held on with 6 bolts but 4 is plenty
10 thanks for the concern guys but it will be strong my dad isnt gonna make something that isnt.
i could go on but it isnt necessary. my dad has been building and welding stuff for years just like this it will be fine.
1 its not done
2 i still have gussets for it
3 the place for the chains is waiting to go on
4 its not crooked(the square doesnt lie)
5 i ran out of oxygen if you read my post and that is why its not done
6 i did not cut the 2" square tube. we notched the reciever
7 its plenty strong
8 its strong
9 the factory hitch was held on with 6 bolts but 4 is plenty
10 thanks for the concern guys but it will be strong my dad isnt gonna make something that isnt.
i could go on but it isnt necessary. my dad has been building and welding stuff for years just like this it will be fine.