Custom front receiver hitch
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That hitch seemed to be made very well--the only thing to watch would be how much vertical weight you put on it and make sure the bolts don't work loose.
Glad you think it will work--sure was getting in my way. Had tripped over it a couple times and it didn't give an inch...
Good luck with the fitment.
Joe
Glad you think it will work--sure was getting in my way. Had tripped over it a couple times and it didn't give an inch...
Good luck with the fitment.
Joe
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I know this one will fit, almost done
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I welded the gap shut on the receiver tube, just to look nice. sanded and painted
To fit 'correctly' I notched and boxed the tube for the coolant line. I thought the hard line on the left side would be OK, but I ended up notching it too.
Attached using the 6, 12mm factory bolts and 2, 1/2" bolts. I had to bend a jog in my trans cooler shield to get it to fit properly.
All finished, bumper back on. Not too shabby. total cost, about $50
To fit 'correctly' I notched and boxed the tube for the coolant line. I thought the hard line on the left side would be OK, but I ended up notching it too.
Attached using the 6, 12mm factory bolts and 2, 1/2" bolts. I had to bend a jog in my trans cooler shield to get it to fit properly.
All finished, bumper back on. Not too shabby. total cost, about $50
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Looks almost factory! Nice work.
For both the lines you notched for, how much clearance did you allow? (it didn't look like much in the photos, that was all) - you may want to check after a month if you get any rubbing.
For both the lines you notched for, how much clearance did you allow? (it didn't look like much in the photos, that was all) - you may want to check after a month if you get any rubbing.
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Smokey - Looks very good. What "vendor/model" hitch bar did you start out with? Front plates are required in Texas so, I'll have to figure a way to "hinge" a plate to fit (maybe just mount the plate on a 2" bar and fit the receiver as the "carrier".
Thoughts???
Thoughts???
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I bought just a 6" receiver tube and made the rest our of raw steel.
Reese Towpower® 11080 - Trailer Hitch Receiver Tube | O'Reilly Auto Parts
I went with the Reese tube as it does not have the inside weld like most all rectangular tubing. The main cross tube is 2-1/2 square, 3/16". The plate is 1/4"
for a front license plate, you could use something like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/140383086193?lpid=82
As for the hoes/line notches, the hose rests in the notch which is smooth and won't chafe the rubber. I put a piece rubber over the hard line, just it keep it from making noise.
Reese Towpower® 11080 - Trailer Hitch Receiver Tube | O'Reilly Auto Parts
I went with the Reese tube as it does not have the inside weld like most all rectangular tubing. The main cross tube is 2-1/2 square, 3/16". The plate is 1/4"
for a front license plate, you could use something like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/140383086193?lpid=82
As for the hoes/line notches, the hose rests in the notch which is smooth and won't chafe the rubber. I put a piece rubber over the hard line, just it keep it from making noise.
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Does that clamp on to the tow hooks?
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I have two of these receiver adapters I need to sell. Any one interested?
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The hose could be modified but I wanted to keep it factory for warrantee purposes
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Smoky, Any chance you'd consider making a second one that I could buy from you? Nothing out there looks as good as yours or fits as well, and my welding skills won't come close to doing the job. My truck is a 2012 250. Has the exact same bumper arrangement as yours. PM me if there's a chance.