I know I will get made fun of for all the hitch points but I Like having the options. I will weld a facia rear covering on hinges so they will be covered but here is my start.
DIY rear bumper start
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I'd like to see this when you are all done - very interesting.
Welcome to MUD !! Interesting setup you have going. Since you bring up, what are the hitch points for? I tow a small utility trailer and a Hobie Cat, but my towing experience is fairly limited. Would like to learn what options I might use.
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Thank you, I don’t want to have items inside the cab so I wanted hitch point options to use as quick attachments... jack, compressor, tire,cooler, or just extra cargo holder. Not sure what I will end up using them for but once I finish welding then I can cover them with something more appealing.
Welcome to Mud!
Seeing your thoughts in action is always interesting!
I hope the points on the outside are not "intended" to be recovery points, as the chopping and cross member removal that has been done has lost your strength across the frame from side to side. A solid yank on that and it will be pointing another direction.
I like your ideas though!
Seeing your thoughts in action is always interesting!
I hope the points on the outside are not "intended" to be recovery points, as the chopping and cross member removal that has been done has lost your strength across the frame from side to side. A solid yank on that and it will be pointing another direction.
I like your ideas though!
What are the shackles on each end for?
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Thank you for the interest, I don’t plan on using them for recovery, mostly just to quickly attach things for the trail. It was hit in the back so the right part of the frame was a little bent so I just plasma cut them off and wanted to hug the body line a little closer. I welded the hitch directly to the frame and bolted it as well. The hitch side plates drop down 2” from the frame so I have another area to weld a cross member also.