What size receiver tube does this hitch design use?

It uses 2" tubing with .250 wall thickness for the receiver, 8 1/2" long.

How far does the receiver tube stick out from the bumper?

The sketch shows the tube extending 2" out, welded all around.

How is the receiver reinforced in this design?

With 1/4" gussets welded all around, attached to the 1/4" bottom of the bumper.

What does the stock bumper setup look like in this drawing?

The stock view shows a bumper with a license plate (TAG) area, a stock ball location, and a 1/4" plate.

Does the design include a hitch pin hole?

Yes, the bottom side view shows a hitch pin hole in the 2" receiver tubing.

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Ford Bronco Bumper Receiver Hitch Design Sketch - 2" Tube DIY Blueprint

Dimensioned fabrication drawing of stock and modified trailer hitch receiver with weld notes

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Dimensioned fabrication drawing comparing a stock bumper/hitch to a modified receiver with measurements and weld locations.

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This document is a homemade blueprint/sketch for modifying a rear bumper hitch, uploaded to a 1990 Ford Bronco gallery. It contains two main sections. The first, labeled 'STOCK,' shows the factory setup: a rear bumper with a license plate ('TAG') location, a stock ball location, and a 1/4" plate. The second section, 'WHAT I WANT TO DO,' shows the proposed modification: cutting into the bumper (with a curved edge) and welding in a 2" receiver hitch made from 2" tubing with .250 wall thickness, reinforced by 1/4" gussets. A 'bottom side view' details the receiver tube construction: 2" tubing, 8 1/2" long, extending 2" out from the bumper, with a hitch pin hole, welded all around to the 1/4" bottom of the bumper, with 1/4" gussets also welded all around. A reader can learn the intended dimensions and fabrication approach for converting a stock ball-mount bumper into a receiver-style hitch: tube size, wall thickness, tube length, protrusion distance, gusset thickness, and weld locations. The document is undated and does not name a specific vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

What size receiver tube does this hitch design use?: It uses 2" tubing with .250 wall thickness for the receiver, 8 1/2" long.
How far does the receiver tube stick out from the bumper?: The sketch shows the tube extending 2" out, welded all around.
How is the receiver reinforced in this design?: With 1/4" gussets welded all around, attached to the 1/4" bottom of the bumper.
What does the stock bumper setup look like in this drawing?: The stock view shows a bumper with a license plate (TAG) area, a stock ball location, and a 1/4" plate.
Does the design include a hitch pin hole?: Yes, the bottom side view shows a hitch pin hole in the 2" receiver tubing.