Building trailer hitch, questions

Date 04-06-2009 03:29

I'm gunna weld up a trailer hitch for my truck. I'm using 3/8" plate on the sides to attach to the frame, 3/16" 3" square tube for the center brace and 2 1/2" 1/4" for the receiver tubing. Any tips on buidling this before I begin and is there any easy way to clculate the load that I would be able to pull?

By leterburn (**)

Date 04-06-2009 11:24 Edited 04-06-2009 11:26

Look at factory made hitches..... and they make a specialty tubing for receivers - 2 1/2" square - .238" wall thickness - seam removed (need a little play for mud / rust, etc). Lucky

By Duke

Date 04-06-2009 12:52

Yes, I believe its called "flash out" tubing

By FixaLinc (****)

Date 04-06-2009 17:55

Yeah that's no joke buy the ready made tube with collar and pin hole already drilled they are made in several lengths. I used regular tubing on one and had to cut it out got tired of beating it out with a hammer because was stuck with mud and rust lol. They make square wire brush with a handle on it to help keep the tubes cleaned out too and some no seize in spray cans helps too.

By Smooth Operator (***)

Date 04-06-2009 19:21

phaux, rigid hitch & supplies out of Minn. has everything from correct tube for recievers to whole hitch systems. Call them for a jobbers catalog and you can buy everything at wholesale prices. also carries toolboxes,transfer tanks, grille guards, lights,trailer brake controls,etc. PS. GO PENS and STEELERS on the hunt for #7.