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Beelzeburb · 11-10-2010, 10:47 PM

The hitch kit is listed on their website at $219, or it can be purchased sans ball mount and flip up frame for $169. I have no idea how much shipping was as mine was a gift.

The two rearmost holes on each side line up with the existing ones for the bumper support extensions. Four new holes (two per side) are drilled ahead of those and they are done with a 1/2" bit. I used the half incher to start the hole and then switched to a smaller bit to punch it through. I finished it off by opening it all the way with the 1/2" bit again. Pretty quick operation.

On a side note, I can finally fully close my driver side door again. I somehow got it misalligned years ago and today finally got around to prising the fender back and loosening the lowest hinge to pull it up / back. It's kinda nice being able to close and lock that side once more. This afternoon I also performed the Bi-Annual cowl leaf mucking out with a ShopVac. Once I finish another metal project (intake airbox) I might start on making a smooth cowl out of a spare I happen to have. I don't want to deal with leaves and other organic debris sitting damply in that area again.

11-10-2010, 10:47 PM	#73
Beelzeburb Devil's in the Details Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 353	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making The hitch kit is listed on their website at $219, or it can be purchased sans ball mount and flip up frame for $169. I have no idea how much shipping was as mine was a gift. The two rearmost holes on each side line up with the existing ones for the bumper support extensions. Four new holes (two per side) are drilled ahead of those and they are done with a 1/2" bit. I used the half incher to start the hole and then switched to a smaller bit to punch it through. I finished it off by opening it all the way with the 1/2" bit again. Pretty quick operation. On a side note, I can finally fully close my driver side door again. I somehow got it misalligned years ago and today finally got around to prising the fender back and loosening the lowest hinge to pull it up / back. It's kinda nice being able to close and lock that side once more. This afternoon I also performed the Bi-Annual cowl leaf mucking out with a ShopVac. Once I finish another metal project (intake airbox) I might start on making a smooth cowl out of a spare I happen to have. I don't want to deal with leaves and other organic debris sitting damply in that area again. __________________ '70 K10 Suburban - TBI 454, 4L80E, NP241C, Dana 60 & 44 - The 10+ Year Project Thread Datsun 240Z, 510 2 door and an old Honda motorcycle Last edited by Beelzeburb; 01-20-2011 at 11:41 PM.