About to do something really stupid…

[ElJayBird]

I’m going to weld my Rig’d Rambleswing to the receiver hitch. I need it to perform just slightly better so I can mount two Jerry cans, propane, and a diesel heater. It’s slightly overweight and it can get a bit wobbly after long moderate+ trails. The carrier itself is solid but the receiver will slip a bit after prolonged stress.

I’m all-in on this minimalist bumper setup. Still need to chop the resonator, then it’ll be perfect.

 

[ravencr]

I’m going to weld my Rig’d Rambleswing to the receiver hitch. I need it to perform just slightly better so I can mount two Jerry cans, propane, and a diesel heater. It’s slightly overweight and it can get a bit wobbly after long moderate+ trails. The carrier itself is solid but the receiver will slip a bit after prolonged stress.

I’m all-in on this minimalist bumper setup. Still need to chop the resonator, then it’ll be perfect.

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Why don't you just get one of the anti-rattler things instead? Don't you want to be able to remove it from your hitch?

 

[Sandroad]

How about welding some attachment points to the rack toward the ends and using a couple big ratchet straps to the vehicle frame to solidly stabilize the rack.

 

[doru]

Yep, you're right, it would be really stupid to weld it

 

[ElJayBird]

Yep, you're right, it would be really stupid to weld it

 

[bloc]

Yep, you're right, it would be really stupid to weld it

Agreed.

Quite difficult to undo cleanly.

 

[TeCKis300]

I wouldn't recommend welding the hitch.

As you're going down the fabrication route, a better approach might be welding or fabricating a brace nearest the pivot, tying that to the underside of the E&E skids. Perhaps better as a bolt in bracket so that it can be removed. Some metal, taps, and bolts would make for a more rigid support, than welding or adding more beef at the hitch.

 

[bj70bc]

steel wedges hammered in beside the hitch, ive done this, i hate rattles

 

[Artie]

I use this anti rattle hitch device and it is solid as a tank. I’m in the process of getting a couple more, one for our other cruiser and a couple as spares. If you think this could be a possible solution for you I’m more than happy to send you one to try out.

 

[tbisaacs]

I’m all-in on this minimalist bumper setup.

I dunno man, aside from weight savings, this has all the headaches of a purpose built swing out and one insane compromise that requires you to weld it to the hitch. You'd be better off with a dissent or something.

—Just an opinion from a guy on the internet

 

[KLF]

I predict you (or somebody else) will be very unhappy some day if you weld that on.

 

[DesertRider]

Just to be a contrarian and support stupid ideas, you don't have to make a full circumferential weld around the hitch. A couple intermittent beads along the side should do the trick and they can be removed with a die grinder/angle grinder fairly easily. Just remember to remove the leads to your battery to protect the electronics in the vehicle.

 

[ElJayBird]

Just to be a contrarian and support stupid ideas, you don't have to make a full circumferential weld around the hitch. A couple intermittent beads along the side should do the trick and they can be removed with a die grinder/angle grinder fairly easily. Just remember to remove the leads to your battery to protect the electronics in the vehicle.

This is exactly what I was thinking - better than a tack but not a full 360 bead either. A grinder and some sand paper can get it back to original condition if it’s ever needed.

Some people have commitment issues.

 

[mark71]

Got me curious, looked up price of the swing…wow!

 

[KLF]

Some people have commitment issues.

Says the guy that's only gonna put a few tacks on the sides. C'mon, send it if you're gonna do it.

 

[mobi-arc]

Shims

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2740702892...pid=5337589904&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

 

[DesertRider]

Just through another option out there, you could bed it in epoxy

 

[bj70bc]

Shims

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2740702892...pid=5337589904&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

For the win of "least stupid solution',
id still hammer a wedge in there though

 

[Sandroad]

I use this anti rattle hitch device and it is solid as a tank. I’m in the process of getting a couple more, one for our other cruiser and a couple as spares. If you think this could be a possible solution for you I’m more than happy to send you one to try out.

Exactly what I’ve been looking for! PM incoming.

 

[bobm]

You're Rig! Do what ya want