This is what I am going to use to make a new drop hitch to go with the new rear bumper
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Posted: 10/23/04
This is what I am going to use to make a new drop hitch to go with the new rear bumper
First piece cut, clamped in the receiver so I can drill the hole for the pin
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Posted: 10/23/04
First piece cut, clamped in the receiver so I can drill the hole for the pin
Here I am eyeballing the next piece to get it straight before I weld it
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Posted: 10/23/04
Here I am eyeballing the next piece to get it straight before I weld it
Tack weld
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Posted: 10/23/04
Tack weld
Close up, I beveled the miter for maximum penetration of the weld.  I also preheated it with a propa...
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Posted: 10/23/04
Close up, I beveled the miter for maximum penetration of the weld. I also preheated it with a propa...
After welding the mitered joint, I added a gusset for strength
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Posted: 10/23/04
After welding the mitered joint, I added a gusset for strength
A little paint
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Posted: 10/24/04
A little paint
Had to make some 3/4" material for the bottom
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Posted: 10/27/04
Had to make some 3/4" material for the bottom
Turned out pretty good
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Posted: 10/27/04
Turned out pretty good
All finished, 17.5" drop
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Posted: 10/27/04
All finished, 17.5" drop

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