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This is what I am going to use to make a new drop hitch to go with the new rear bumper

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607 hits | 70.89 KB | Posted: 10/23/04
First piece cut, clamped in the receiver so I can drill the hole for the pin

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Here I am eyeballing the next piece to get it straight before I weld it

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594 hits | 47.07 KB | Posted: 10/23/04
Tack weld

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Close up, I beveled the miter for maximum penetration of the weld. I also preheated it with a propa...

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651 hits | 76.87 KB | Posted: 10/23/04
After welding the mitered joint, I added a gusset for strength

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A little paint

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532 hits | 54.23 KB | Posted: 10/27/04
Had to make some 3/4" material for the bottom

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522 hits | 98.56 KB | Posted: 10/27/04
Turned out pretty good

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593 hits | 79.29 KB | Posted: 10/27/04
All finished, 17.5" drop