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Old Apr 5, 2009
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question about raising up my hitch
finally gettin the hitch cut and rewelded since i got the body lift

what im curious about, will it still be as strong?
i dont know much about welding...
would the welds be a weak point?
 
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As long as it is welded properly by someone who knows what they are doing I wouldnt see why it would be any weaker, I am not 100 percent sure though man
 
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If the welds are done corectly you will have no problems.
 
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the guy definitely knows what hes doing

hes gonna do plating for reinforcement i guess
so shouldnt be too bad
 
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Should be fine man, esp. with the plates
 
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