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staggerd86c-10 · 01-29-2010, 01:14 PM

welding a reciever tube to what?

gchemist · 01-29-2010, 04:01 PM

Two bed crossmembers. Added plates for strength and support.

Here is a pictures of the cross bed rails being cut. The 2" tube was fitted and welded.

joe231 · 01-29-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gchemist

Two bed crossmembers. Added plates for strength and support.

Here is a pictures of the cross bed rails being cut. The 2" tube was fitted and [/URL]

do you have a pic from under it after the hitch was installed?

gchemist · 01-29-2010, 07:36 PM

Sorry no. I only have the ones on my photo album.

joe231 · 01-29-2010, 07:42 PM

Ok
Thanks

gchemist · 01-29-2010, 07:45 PM

You can see the back end of the tube in this video.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Silverad.../1/OCAF-fYuO1g

joe231 · 01-29-2010, 07:57 PM

man that thing sounds HEALTHY!!!

is that rectangle tube running across between the frame rails?

gchemist · 01-29-2010, 09:32 PM

Yes, all trucks have the rectangle tube. The crossmember is one of two crossmembers. The two crossmembers are where Blazer tanks are sandwiched. Since I installed a tube receiver, I can't install a Blazer tank. You should see the hitch!!

Thanks for the compliments. 355+ HP is fun to drive!! I'll let the board attendees on the 13th tell ya more about it!

joe231 · 01-29-2010, 09:35 PM

thanks, guess I need to go look at my frames

gchemist · 01-30-2010, 08:10 AM

Here is a good shot of the braces.
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/suicidal.html

gchemist · 01-30-2010, 12:45 PM

Here is my custom hitch.

I ordered a 16" long 2" tube from www.jcwhitney.com. A 1/4" steel plate was added. The plate protects my roll pan.

joe231 · 01-30-2010, 12:51 PM

Cool!
this pic?

dan76 · 01-30-2010, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gchemist

Here is my custom hitch.

I ordered a 16" long 2" tube from www.jcwhitney.com. A 1/4" steel plate was added. The plate protects my roll pan.

Do you have a part number? I did a search and talked with a JC rep with no luck finding one. The local trailer supply folks said they don't carry them any longer due to liability issues.

gchemist · 01-30-2010, 10:22 PM

I had to get number from an old catalogue. Newer catalogues don't list it anymore. Let me see if I can find that old catalogue around my desk.

gchemist · 01-30-2010, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

Cool!
this pic?

Yes, the welded tube goes right down the middle. It is welded to the first bar and second bar near the axel. Added plates used for strength. I'm removing the bed later this Spring. I'll snap picutures of the install.

camdNsprayd · 01-30-2010, 10:35 PM

How much do u actually tow with ur setup like that?

gchemist · 01-31-2010, 01:12 AM

I've put maybe 1500 lbs on it. The guy who installed it has one on a 87. He's towed a trailer with a truck on it! He's even towed a tractor on a trailer. The bars are riveted, I think. I plan some welding to strengthen the bars. Extra braces will be installed when the bed is off. Next time the weather is nice, I'll snap a few pictures.

joe231 · 01-31-2010, 01:26 AM

Cool
thanks Gerardo!!!

staggerd86c-10 · 01-31-2010, 01:34 AM

what about pulling one of those hitches from the junk yard and cut it to fit between the frame rails wont that work too? I think this is a good idea cause i hate the way the hitches look hanging under the bumper specially on a lowered truck.

joe231 · 01-31-2010, 01:44 AM

That is my plan.
I have one from a burb and one from a truck. I'm just going to cut, weld, and reinforce my own hidden hitch. I think someone makes a weld together kit for a hide a hitch. I'll have to do some looking.

gchemist · 01-31-2010, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan76

Do you have a part number? I did a search and talked with a JC rep with no luck finding one. The local trailer supply folks said they don't carry them any longer due to liability issues.

Found it at www.jcwhitney.com. You can buy them in two or four inch reversable inserts.

Reversible Hitch Ball Mount; 16" Long; 3/4" Rise; 2" Drop; 6,000/600 Weight Capacity (total/tongue)
SKU Number: 1JA 486251

Reversible Hitch Ball Mount; 16" Long; 2-3/4" Rise; 4" Drop; 6,000/600 Weight Capacity (total/tongue)
SKU Number: 1JA 486252

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 01-31-2010, 03:14 PM

Look here.
http://www.rigidhitch.com/products/H...0PRODUCTS.aspx

Page two has a couple of useful pieces. Jay

bagged81 · 02-01-2010, 07:04 PM

[QUOTE=staggerd86c-10;3769870]what about pulling one of those hitches from the junk yard and cut it to fit between the frame rails wont that work too?QUOTE]
That is what I did. Fits nicely behind the license plate on the roll pan. It has been TESTED and works fine.

joe231 · 02-01-2010, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged81

That is what I did. Fits nicely behind the license plate on the roll pan. It has been TESTED and works fine.

I would like to see some pics, if at all possible

chevymotocross · 02-06-2010, 02:22 PM

Found this video of a nice setup. Unfortunately the person who uploaded it is not the owner. Maybe the owner is a member here? I would be happy with a hitch setup like this and a rollpan.

YouTube- Custom 1976 Chevrolet Cheyenne Start Up,...

1:16-1:20 gives a good view

01-29-2010, 01:14 PM	#51
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? welding a reciever tube to what?

01-29-2010, 04:01 PM	#52
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? Two bed crossmembers. Added plates for strength and support. Here is a pictures of the cross bed rails being cut. The 2" tube was fitted and welded. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-29-2010, 07:36 PM	#54
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? Sorry no. I only have the ones on my photo album. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-29-2010, 07:42 PM	#55
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? Ok Thanks __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-29-2010, 07:45 PM	#56
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? You can see the back end of the tube in this video. http://www.youtube.com/user/Silverad.../1/OCAF-fYuO1g __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-29-2010, 07:57 PM	#57
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? man that thing sounds HEALTHY!!! is that rectangle tube running across between the frame rails? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-29-2010, 09:32 PM	#58
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? Yes, all trucks have the rectangle tube. The crossmember is one of two crossmembers. The two crossmembers are where Blazer tanks are sandwiched. Since I installed a tube receiver, I can't install a Blazer tank. You should see the hitch!! Thanks for the compliments. 355+ HP is fun to drive!! I'll let the board attendees on the 13th tell ya more about it! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-29-2010, 09:35 PM	#59
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? thanks, guess I need to go look at my frames __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-30-2010, 08:10 AM	#60
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? Here is a good shot of the braces. http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/suicidal.html __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-30-2010, 12:45 PM	#61
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? Here is my custom hitch. I ordered a 16" long 2" tube from www.jcwhitney.com. A 1/4" steel plate was added. The plate protects my roll pan. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-30-2010, 12:51 PM	#62
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? Cool! this pic? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-30-2010, 10:22 PM	#64
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? I had to get number from an old catalogue. Newer catalogues don't list it anymore. Let me see if I can find that old catalogue around my desk. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-30-2010, 10:35 PM	#66
camdNsprayd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 36	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? How much do u actually tow with ur setup like that? __________________ http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16...leeperz1-1.jpg 2000 Z28 camaro..slammed, cammed, stalled and sprayed LS1 1995 ex-cab GMC sierra 1973 Chevy swb 1981 Chevy swb

01-31-2010, 01:12 AM	#67
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? I've put maybe 1500 lbs on it. The guy who installed it has one on a 87. He's towed a trailer with a truck on it! He's even towed a tractor on a trailer. The bars are riveted, I think. I plan some welding to strengthen the bars. Extra braces will be installed when the bed is off. Next time the weather is nice, I'll snap a few pictures. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-31-2010, 01:26 AM	#68
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? Cool thanks Gerardo!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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01-31-2010, 01:34 AM	#69
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? what about pulling one of those hitches from the junk yard and cut it to fit between the frame rails wont that work too? I think this is a good idea cause i hate the way the hitches look hanging under the bumper specially on a lowered truck.

01-31-2010, 01:44 AM	#70
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? That is my plan. I have one from a burb and one from a truck. I'm just going to cut, weld, and reinforce my own hidden hitch. I think someone makes a weld together kit for a hide a hitch. I'll have to do some looking. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-31-2010, 03:14 PM	#72
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? Look here. http://www.rigidhitch.com/products/H...0PRODUCTS.aspx Page two has a couple of useful pieces. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

02-01-2010, 07:04 PM	#73
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? [QUOTE=staggerd86c-10;3769870]what about pulling one of those hitches from the junk yard and cut it to fit between the frame rails wont that work too?QUOTE] That is what I did. Fits nicely behind the license plate on the roll pan. It has been TESTED and works fine. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

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