front mount hitch
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Lee County, North Carolina
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I finally put the hitch on my truck. I decided to just weld it onto the crossmember. I cut both ends off the hitch so i could mount it flush with the frame. The receiver tube had a 1/8" plate on top of it, so I welded a 1/8" plate all the way across so it would be completely flat on top, then I welded it all the way around where the hitch touches the crossmember. I still need to cut a hole in the air dam and bend my bar on the brush guard back down so i can put the shackle in the hitch. It is nice because the hitch lines up perfectly with the air dam and it is below the license plate bracket.
I can get more pictures if anyone wants them.
Also, FYI, welding sucks when you're laying on your side and putting down a 4' bead that you really goober on to make sure it'll hold.
I gotta throw this picture in there because welding pictures are awesome.
I can get more pictures if anyone wants them.
Also, FYI, welding sucks when you're laying on your side and putting down a 4' bead that you really goober on to make sure it'll hold.
I gotta throw this picture in there because welding pictures are awesome.
Last edited by Sheriff420; 02-09-2010 at 11:32 AM.