need pics of drawtite hitch on 3rd generation 4Runner
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need pics of drawtite hitch on 3rd generation 4Runner
This afternoon, I removed the rear bumper (plan to paint it) and I ended up removing the rusty factory hitch from my truck.
I think I'm going to replace it so I looked at a few websites. I was curious if it would be possible to flip a Drawtite hitch upside down and get it to fit between the frame rails. I have a 2" body lift, so this would put it close up to the bumper where it should be.
Please post pics if you've got em. Thanks.
I think I'm going to replace it so I looked at a few websites. I was curious if it would be possible to flip a Drawtite hitch upside down and get it to fit between the frame rails. I have a 2" body lift, so this would put it close up to the bumper where it should be.
Please post pics if you've got em. Thanks.
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^ Yea i like it too! Wish it was mine
I will be getting either that or this other bumper pictured in this thread
So theres another bumper idea TStango.
I will be getting either that or this other bumper pictured in this thread
So theres another bumper idea TStango.
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Shipping one of those bad boys is tough.
I was planning to attempt to make one, but I don't know if I'm biting off more than I can chew. I have a crappy welder and very little welding experience. I thought at worst I can tack weld the pieces together and pay to have someone run a nice bead.
I'd just really hate to put that rusty crap back on.
I thought of the DrawTite as a quick temporary fix, but maybe I should suck it up and take a stab at it.
Man I opened a can of worms on this one.
I was planning to attempt to make one, but I don't know if I'm biting off more than I can chew. I have a crappy welder and very little welding experience. I thought at worst I can tack weld the pieces together and pay to have someone run a nice bead.
I'd just really hate to put that rusty crap back on.
I thought of the DrawTite as a quick temporary fix, but maybe I should suck it up and take a stab at it.
Man I opened a can of worms on this one.
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I'd just really hate to put that rusty crap back on.
I thought of the DrawTite as a quick temporary fix, but maybe I should suck it up and take a stab at it.
Man I opened a can of worms on this one.
I thought of the DrawTite as a quick temporary fix, but maybe I should suck it up and take a stab at it.
Man I opened a can of worms on this one.
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Originally Posted by rocket
Why not just get a custom fab bumper w/ built in hitch to match your TJM front?
just an idea...
just an idea...
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I just got some prices. Steel is not cheap!
1 PC 3/16 PLATE 3’ X 4’ $92.50
1 PC 1/8 PLATE 4’ X 4’ $75.00
1 PC 3/16 RECTANGULAR TUBE 2" x 4" x 6' $60.00
1 PC 3/16 PLATE 3’ X 4’ $92.50
1 PC 1/8 PLATE 4’ X 4’ $75.00
1 PC 3/16 RECTANGULAR TUBE 2" x 4" x 6' $60.00
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Originally Posted by TStango
I just got some prices. Steel is not cheap!
1 PC 3/16 PLATE 3’ X 4’ $92.50
1 PC 1/8 PLATE 4’ X 4’ $75.00
1 PC 3/16 RECTANGULAR TUBE 2" x 4" x 6' $60.00
1 PC 3/16 PLATE 3’ X 4’ $92.50
1 PC 1/8 PLATE 4’ X 4’ $75.00
1 PC 3/16 RECTANGULAR TUBE 2" x 4" x 6' $60.00
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Originally Posted by FilthyRich
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There both rated class III
actually rocket, i dont think the custom bumpers are rated for towing... they are rated offroad use and msot of them are not rated for towing as that requires certain safety tests done for liability/legal reasons..... i have yet to see any custom off-road fabrication bumpers that are rated for towing.....
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Originally Posted by jimabena74
actually rocket, i dont think the custom bumpers are rated for towing... they are rated offroad use and msot of them are not rated for towing as that requires certain safety tests done for liability/legal reasons..... i have yet to see any custom off-road fabrication bumpers that are rated for towing.....
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From Sonoran website:
* Pressed in Class III receiver hitch, integrated into the main tube.
* Class III hitch welded on both the front and back of the main tube.
Ive been talking with Big Country Customs and they said the same thing.
Ganted they havent been rated for towing that "requires certain safety tests done for liability/legal reasons" i would think if there bolted up the same way any class III hitch is, then its safe to say there capable of towing the same weight limit.
* Pressed in Class III receiver hitch, integrated into the main tube.
* Class III hitch welded on both the front and back of the main tube.
Ive been talking with Big Country Customs and they said the same thing.
Ganted they havent been rated for towing that "requires certain safety tests done for liability/legal reasons" i would think if there bolted up the same way any class III hitch is, then its safe to say there capable of towing the same weight limit.
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Originally Posted by rocket
From Sonoran website:
* Pressed in Class III receiver hitch, integrated into the main tube.
* Class III hitch welded on both the front and back of the main tube.
Ive been talking with Big Country Customs and they said the same thing.
Ganted they havent been rated for towing that "requires certain safety tests done for liability/legal reasons" i would think if there bolted up the same way any class III hitch is, then its safe to say there capable of towing the same weight limit.
* Pressed in Class III receiver hitch, integrated into the main tube.
* Class III hitch welded on both the front and back of the main tube.
Ive been talking with Big Country Customs and they said the same thing.
Ganted they havent been rated for towing that "requires certain safety tests done for liability/legal reasons" i would think if there bolted up the same way any class III hitch is, then its safe to say there capable of towing the same weight limit.
They are both bolted to the frame in basically the same location.
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Neither is quality fabrication. I paid $67.50 an hour for custom labor and I think that is a good price. I have $1200 in my rear bumper and it is going to powdercoat (finally) this week for another $350