Re: Not so hidden hitch protecting fuel tank and rear bumper install
I had my next door neighbor weld up the hitch in the frame and here is the fuel tank and hitch installed ready for the bumper. As far as the bumper, I just drilled holes to mount it and you can see the final outcome below.
One of the problems I encountered was that I can no longer use the inside bracket for the bumper which isn't a big deal. Also, as you can see the hitch sticks out quite a bit more than necessary and I mounted an old Nova flip up license plate holder but it doesn't cover the hitch as a result. I'm going to find a receiver tube and measure how much I'll be able to cut off of the hitch and I should be able to come close to hiding the hitch completely. Also I need to come up with a better looking light, but it works for now until I can get back to it down the road.
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Last edited by Brad; 12-23-2006 at 05:13 AM.
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