Does anybody have a structurally sound way of reinstalling that thing much higher - maybe between the frame rails so the hitch insert is aligned with the stock bumper and actually penetrating thru the bumper face? Otherwise, it’s just hanging down reducing departure angle. Ouch.
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jfz80
Cruisin’
Slinky Shakedown run. Approved.
Plenty of pinstripes to be had around Linville Gorge
Plenty of pinstripes to be had around Linville Gorge
jfz80
Cruisin’
Several folks have done this in a few different ways. Several results on “hitch flip” search.
Flipped with notched xmember
Operation flip a hitch
Soo, I have been thinking for a while about flipping my receiver hitch that I was blessed with on my 80. It turned out to be super easy and looks pretty good as well. The receiver I have is the kind that is welded to the bottom of the main receiver bar that runs from frame rail to frame rail...
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Replaces crossmember with additions
Builds - 93 80 Beater.
Well i managed to somewhat improve a huge rust blister on the ps rear door. Looks a little less like crap now. Did the bottom of the rear hatch and deleted the toyota emblem but kept the LC badge. There is also a small dent on the tailgate that got some lovin. Same as before, take down to steel...
forum.ih8mud.com
There are several done this last way as base for bumper. Kid glove, war dam eagle, etc
I thought I had seen one flipped and trimmed to come through the center of the rear crossmember but can’t find at the moment.
thatcabledude
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That same Slee hitch kit can be installed into the factory rear crossmember (bumper) very easily if you want to stay stock. Looks great, works great.
thatcabledude
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Pics of what I’m talking about. (My truck years ago in photos)
Also, this does not rely solely on the bumper for support/structure. There are two triangulated braces included that tie into existing treaded holes in the frame.
Wonder how that'd hold up to a bike rack like a thule t2/t4 tray style... Hmm
thatcabledude
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Lol it held up pulling
Also had to use it for a mud recovery of a k5 on tons, 37s when bag of shackles was missing. 6in drop hitch was bent. Cross member- not whatsoever. Still have the hitch and can take photo.
Lol... Like it wasn’t there. It regularly pulled thousands of pounds worth of boat and trailer for years. Also a tandem axle trailer full of trash, yard debris, lumber, you name it.
Also had to use it for a mud recovery of a k5 on tons, 37s when bag of shackles was missing. 6in drop hitch was bent. Cross member- not whatsoever. Still have the hitch and can take photo.
Box Rocket
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Looking good man. How are you liking it so far?
Wah00
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thatcabledude
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Haha good catch.. Actually I had a friend make it. Got a lot of comment over the years
WOOOOOW! dude that paint with those matte finish rims! badass!
Boredom. I like the look of my old rims but hated the color. Almost pulled the trigger to take advantage of the 4wheelparts no tax and free delivery deal on 5 rims.
Problem: I didn’t like any of the styles except the ones I already have. The “bronze” wheels they had looked more gold.
VTX and SCS have dark bronze on the menu however, I’m not spending $1K just to switch colors.
Solution: $25 worth of dark bronze metallic paint! Edit: $9 worth of paint. I’ll be returning several cans of paint.
Light color body paint should have dark rims imho and gold was just tool light.
35” KO2s. Ready for installation
Problem: I didn’t like any of the styles except the ones I already have. The “bronze” wheels they had looked more gold.
VTX and SCS have dark bronze on the menu however, I’m not spending $1K just to switch colors.
Solution: $25 worth of dark bronze metallic paint! Edit: $9 worth of paint. I’ll be returning several cans of paint.
Light color body paint should have dark rims imho and gold was just tool light.
35” KO2s. Ready for installation
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Bumfuck nowhere north island New Zealand.
Wont be doing this for awhile. Full lockdown commences 1200 tonight
Wont be doing this for awhile. Full lockdown commences 1200 tonight
beautiful pics mate. Frozen freekn city here, its gonna be hard to get out soon. About to be a world of suck over here to, parks said they're asking people not to use the back country so as to conserve resources right now.
This is how bored I was today. I fixed the door switch that hasn't worked since forever...
#howlowcanyougo
#howlowcanyougo
Just bought this 97 304k for $4800 today.
Ive actually have enough paint to the whole truck, so I’m going to paint the top within few days as well.
Swbkrn2003
GOLD Star
I'm running F5 in gunmetal
Yes, that’s exactly what I’d like to do. Looks great. Pics from the underside vantage point would be great. Seems like a Slee hitch assembly might be the correct way to go. Thanks everybody!
