[Jack D D]

In preparation for the driveway drag, I needed a way to hitch it up to the rear end. The factory hitch is a three pin setup that would not work for me.

I found a piece of 3"x2"x.25" wall tube and cut it to length to fit inside the factory "channel", minus a bit to allow for clearance for the ends. Drilled it for two clevis pins. Cut two pieces of 3"x 1/4" flat bar and welded to the ends with another tube 2"x2"x.120 wall for a spacer and added strength. I bored 3/4" holes for a pivot point and added a receiver tube so I could use a ball mount to move my trailer around.

This should work for an anchor/pivot for the driveway drag/scraper and other implements that I have in mind. Hopefully, my hydraulics will raise and lower it.

 

[larrybl]

Nice fabrication!!!!! I am still learing to weld, and have to contract some welding projects out.

 

[slkpk]

Very nice work and let us know how it works out for you. slkpk

 

[Alan_Heist]

Nice fab work, looks very stout!:trink40:

 

[cjet69]

I like the receiver hitch Idea.:thThumbsU We just have a pin style hitch right now.

 

[BOSOX]

Nice hitch Jack,real slick set up!

You too cjet!

 

[all3939]

In preparation for the driveway drag, I needed a way to hitch it up to the rear end. The factory hitch is a three pin setup that would not work for me.

I found a piece of 3"x2"x.25" wall tube and cut it to length to fit inside the factory "channel", minus a bit to allow for clearance for the ends. Drilled it for two clevis pins. Cut two pieces of 3"x 1/4" flat bar and welded to the ends with another tube 2"x2"x.120 wall for a spacer and added strength. I bored 3/4" holes for a pivot point and added a receiver tube so I could use a ball mount to move my trailer around.

This should work for an anchor/pivot for the driveway drag/scraper and other implements that I have in mind. Hopefully, my hydraulics will raise and lower it.

Hey Jack, love your work but most of all them welds are pretty :fing32:

 

[Jack D D]

Hey Jack, love your work but most of all them welds are pretty :fing32:

Thanks. I've been a metalsmith all of my working life (retired now), but these are not that good. I've done better. I get in a hurry and don't bother to set up the welder properly. Not especially pretty, but they are strong. I try to do better when I'm working for someone other than myself.

 

[Jack D D]

It just occurred to me....that receiver tube can be used for other things. My first thought, when I added it to the hitch, was so that I could move my trailers around, but if you've ever noticed all the neat attachments available for car and PU truck receivers the tube becomes an attachment point for ???.

I can see a bracket to hold weights. A box to carry things in, or put gravel in for weight. A hook for towing. Other????

 

[kccraftswoman]

Hello Jack,:howdy: maybe a winch mounting for lifting rear mounted accesories...or pulling things?. Tootles :050::050::bellyemot:bellyemot:050::050:

 

[Jack D D]

Hello Jack,:howdy: maybe a winch mounting for lifting rear mounted accesories...or pulling things?. Tootles :050::050::bellyemot:bellyemot:050::050:

Good idea. I just happen to have one. :thanku: