My new removable hitch..

[tm america]

After getting stuck several times due to my fixed hitch hanging to low i wanted to make it removable but still be able to pull 10000lbs safely.So this what i came up with.It is 2.5x2.5id 1/4wall tube for for the reciever-up tube and 2x2id 1/4wall tube that runs side to side.The pieces that run up to the pintle are 5/8 x3 flat stock formed into an i beam .The plates on the sides where it goes to the frame are3/4x3 flat stock .All i have to do to remove it is remove the two grade 8 7/8ths bolts that thread into the nuts that are attached to the frame.It is guesseted with 1/4 inch place where the reciever tube attaches to the cross peice..It weighs around 80lbs and can be removed in about 5 minutes

 

[Atomic]

Nice. How high does it sit from middle of receiver to ground?

 

[tm america]

It is right around 20 inches from the ground.I made it the same height as my dodge truck so i can use the same recievers for both

 

[bratpackdad]

Pretty slick

 

[srodocker]

nice. i gota get some tube and my uncle is making me a similar one

 

[rnd-motorsports]

Very clever! looks nice.

 

[panshark]

I like it!

 

[Kohburn]

nice and simple - the only thing I really want to do differently is avoid using bolts - I want to use hitch pins or other rated pins to make removal a 30 second task with no tools.

 

[tm america]

Ya pins were in the original plan i just got backed up and wanted to actually get it on the truck..i'm gonna make brackets to use pins when the weather gets nice and i get all the other projects done...i already got the tube to make the pin brackets just need to do itif anyone else wants one let me know i can make em pretty cheap ..i can do them with a 2x2 or 2.5x2.5 reciever or both

 

[sti-nkr]

how cheap and shipping to 75791?

 

[tm america]

i can build and sell em for 150-175 .I will get an idea on shipping not sure if they would go ups or fed ex .I think they would just the size is the question

 

[Kohburn]

if you do it so it uses pins then I am in for one with a 2" reciever. (dual reciever might be nice)

 

[Kansas923]

Think your set up would hold up with the weight of a skid steer and tree saw.Wanting to fab something stout enough or purchase one of the Curt draw bars. Any input would be helpful.

 

[ToddJK]

Anyone know if these hitches are being made or sold anymore?