I would like a drawing with dimensions of the said hitch . Perhaps a picture are two .
I know a fabricator .
Super VXer
I would like a drawing with dimensions of the said hitch . Perhaps a picture are two .
I know a fabricator .
Super VXer
Anyone know what brand hitch this is:
If I didn't already have this one I would take one of the concealed hitches. I can't find a name on it anywhere but I kinda like it, I'm sure everyone else thinks its hideous lol
Last edited by RamAirZ : 05/25/2010 at 11:24 PM
1999 Isuzu Vehicross-#1209- lots of mods - gone
1995 Honda Passport: Lifted, Locked, 34x10.50's, just a few things..-Click for build thread
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Well ... bad news for me = good news for you.
My VX is outta comission for the forseeable future. I had an accident with it this morning on the way to work. Luckly no body damage but it jacked the drivers side steering/suspension when I parked on top of a van. I'll start another thread on the subject when I figger out how to get the pix from my phone downloaded to my 'puter.
Since the Proton won't be on the road for a while, I'll try to pull the hitch this weekend so I can hand it over to Welder Guy to copy. First step is to get her towed back to F'burg - she's stuck in the tow lot in Dumphries right now.
Ganz, Fatman didn't seem interested in the hitch. If you wanna give them a call to make sure before I get Welder Guy spun up, lemme know.
Tom
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Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
Super VXer
That sucks man, just glad your OK, and it's a plus that the VX is pretty much ok as well
Super VXer
It looks like my hitch is pointed down slightly. I'm pretty sure that the bumper bent rather than the hitch. The shop will probably start tearing into the front end today so they prolly won't get to the rear until next week. I'll definitely have them leave the hitch off for now so that I can hand it over to Welder Guy to copy.
Does anyone still have Tone's installation instructions?
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I THINK, and don't hold me to this, that the hitch install instructions might be on Tone's Shop Manual CD (if you got it from him and didn't download it from the site). My CD is at home so I can check it later tonight unless someone else gets to it first.
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Tom-
Have you been able to get a sample over to welder guy to copy?.....
I got my hitch (IOU) as an early b-day present....so whenever it is completed, I am ready to purchase......
If you want, I can start a new thread. Or you can if you want.
Thanks!
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Sorry for the delay but it's not procrastination on my part (this time).
The shop can't get the VX into the bay until I get them a steering box & they won't start working on my droopy rear end till it gets in the bay. RamAirZ already shipped the steering box but it hasn't arrived yet.
If all the stars align properly I'll get the hitch to welder guy this week.
Until he gets it in hand, I can't get an estimate on the cost.
I'll also find someone here at work that can do mechanical drawings (gotta keep those interns busy).
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I would like one of these, if it were cheaper. I understand the reasoning for the possible price. I just would not use it alot but would like to have that option, now that we have sold our Explorer for something MUCH smaller.
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Tom, You mentioned a few posts back that you would make drawings of the original Tone hitch. I have been going down the list of mods to my newly acquired VX and am ready to install the Tone style receiver. The various pix I have found posted give me almost enough to fabricate one my self with only a few things in question. I bought a 6" receiver w/collar yesterday. If you would be so kind I need the [1] size of angle iron, it's width and the spacing of the bolt holes[ so they line up with the existing inside holes] [2] the H X W X thickness of the backing plate, and [3] what size bolts as in their diameter, length and grade?
I am just going to carry a bike rack and GoRhino step there so i don't need one
extra HD for towing.
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I don't think there's any OEM holes to line up with....gotta drill the 4 holes.Originally Posted by janodes
Here's mine being installed last month, may give you some details you need.
Also note, Dub couldn't get 3 of the rear cladding bolts on the bottom (facing up) to align, so he tried grinding a little off the receiver where the cladding was hitting it, but it wasn't enough, couldn't get them aligned. Cladding is still secure with all the other bolts though.
VX KAT
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Looks Choice Kat!
In my 3rd pic you can see the extra metal welded in to give it extra strength.
In my 2nd to last pic you can see having mounted the hitch up higher and tighter on the rear bar it means you have to cut alot more cladding. And with my tow hook on the door opens over it just by a few MM!!.
And to get the little pin out of the hitch was trouble a few times until i grounded down the head of the bolt to make it more round etc.
Its weird how the Jdm Vxs dont have that little cover over the rear bar,
Super VXer
GOOD GAWD MAN....YOU are truly Mr. Scary Hook II...at least yerz iz in da back! Should keep people from tail-gating fo' sho'!
Super VXer
I think that Welder Guy has one he uses as a template. I'll have to see if he'll bring it in for me to take some measurements. That'll be next week though since I'm outta town this week.
IIRC, 2 of the holes do use existing holes in the frame. 2 holes are not critical in position since you'll be drilling those yourself.
Tom
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when I installed the Original Tone Hitch (thanks again Tom!), the two middle holes were close to lining up, but did require a little finessing with the drill.
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