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The raw material, I had a pro weld the 3/8" tabs on this 6" c channel at work for me | 
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Bye-bye | 
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License plate off, wiring disconnected | 
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Off | 
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What a wiring mess! |
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Trailer wiring harness and hitch removed | 
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I removed the Pollack plug and rewired the harness with just a 4 pin connector for my utility traile... | 
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Paying omage to the steel gods as I prepare to cut | 
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Steel cut to length and the tabs that will bolt to the frame have been cut | 
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Test fit |
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Holes drilled for bolting to the frame, I am reusing the holes that are in the frame | 
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I beveled the bottom for max clearance. It took a few cutting wheels and 2 sawzall blades to cut th... | 
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Holes for the hitch and license plate lights | 
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I am taking no chances, I beveled the crap out of the hole where the hitch will be | 
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I also beveled the receiver material |
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I welded the backside of the receiver first | 
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Front side after welding the back | 
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I preheated the frontside | 
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First weld deep in the groove | 
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Next weld, inside and outside of groove |
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Then I filled it up | 
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Ground down and ready for paint | 
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I then added bracing to the backside of the receiver | 
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Welded up | 
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Here you can see the holes drilled for the license plate |
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Checking the fit with the hitch I use as a recovery point | 
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I am reusing the factory license plate lights in the new bumper | 
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Finish paint | 
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Mounted |
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License plate installed | 
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Lookin good | 
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Massive improvement on exit angle! | 
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Lookin sexy! | |
Rear Bumper Project