About a hitch?

[tom4bren]

Is what I see here part of the stock rear bumper? I'm referring to the four radiused tubes that are welded into the horizontal bumper.

Post 140 of this thread has the installation instructions. That'll prolly answer your question better than anything.

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...&postcount=140

[Maddawg]

The more I look at these pics of bumpers, especially the one I saw with the front bumper rotted away, I'm thinking these bumpers really are to protect the clad. That rotted bumper must have been very thin-wall tube to rot like that. Hardly an adequate protection for a crash. I suspect it is there for light impact protection of the clad and the radiator. The clad will deform and possibly return to its original shape and thats what the tube bumper allows. In the rear of the VX all the pics I see show a sturdy structure where the bumper has been removed that would provide protection for the gas tank in my opinion.

[a745035]

Thanks for the info Jamas and Tom4Bren. If the Tone-style hitch can handle 200-250 lbs. of tongue weight, that should be enough for me. Just want the convenience of being able to haul small stuff with it, like my 8x7 junk trailer which really shouldn't ever have more than 2,000 lbs. in it anyway. (axle rating) IF that much, I'd haul it with my Avalanche anyway. As for rock crawling with my VX... not any time soon.

[djvx]

Hey all, it's time for me to finally get that darn hitch I've been putting off for a while. So, where do I find the hide away hitch, or the stick out one? How much do they run for?...I know this is a dumb question but I'll ask anyway, are they universal or is there a specific one that I need to get for the VX? Thank you guys.

Dude what's the deal with your picture, is that you? Anyway I got a nice hitch put on so if you want the make model and picture let me know.

[tom4bren]

Status update on the upgraded hidden hitch:

I spoke to Welder Guy last night. He's been swamped this week and plans to fab the initial prototype next week. When that's done, I'll take the VX to his shop for fit check & tweek. I'm hoping to have it final by the 10th of June. Then it'll just be the time for him to fab up the first 2 units (1 keeper & 1 to sell). After that, he'll make them as ordered. Neither one of us are deep enough in the pocket to fab up a bunch to keep on the shelf awaiting orders.

I'll keep you posted.

Tom

[CoastieCosta567]

Status update on the upgraded hidden hitch:

I spoke to Welder Guy last night. He's been swamped this week and plans to fab the initial prototype next week. When that's done, I'll take the VX to his shop for fit check & tweek. I'm hoping to have it final by the 10th of June. Then it'll just be the time for him to fab up the first 2 units (1 keeper & 1 to sell). After that, he'll make them as ordered. Neither one of us are deep enough in the pocket to fab up a bunch to keep on the shelf awaiting orders.

I'll keep you posted.

Tom

sweet, let me know mae, i'll buy it in a few weeks, just got a cool little boat, used my dads truck to get it, but would be deff. needing a hitch soon, but now gots to get the boat sea worthy. Paid only 250 bucks said the chicken, .

[CoastieCosta567]

Dude what's the deal with your picture, is that you? Anyway I got a nice hitch put on so if you want the make model and picture let me know.

lol, no not me, but i like it, funny looking gnome i think . Yeah Mae let me see some pic's, would like to see different options.

[VX KAT]

Hey all, it's time for me to finally get that darn hitch I've been putting off for a while. So, where do I find the hide away hitch, or the stick out one? How much do they run for?...I know this is a dumb question but I'll ask anyway, are they universal or is there a specific one that I need to get for the VX? Thank you guys.

Hey Coastie....I just remembered....last week in Moab, Greg (Orion) mentioned he had a used Tone style hitch he was looking to sell. Maybe contact him.

[tom4bren]

Sorry Sue - procrastination is my middle name.

That piece that may go away is what your shakle is connected to so I'll see if we can keep it.

[Vendetta]

Who is this Welder Guy and how do I reach him?

I gots me a hankerin' for a hitch!

[tom4bren]

It's a guy I work with who does welding on the side. I'll call him tonight for an update (he prefers not to mess with the whole sales/packaging/shipping thang so you hafta go through me).

[VX KAT]

Who is this Welder Guy and how do I reach him?

I gots me a hankerin' for a hitch!

Don't forget, Orion (Greg) has a used "Tone" style hitch for sale.

[Vendetta]

Tom4, no problem at all man. Thanks for being the ambassador for our group here. Let me know what I need to get you. PM me if that's protocol, whatever.

Sue, good looking out. I'm aiming to do two things at once here (well more than that actually, but these are related): install a hitch, and install a front and read Ron/Rowhard "skidplate." Okay, add this to the possibly-related list also - a bull bar, because it might intersect the front skid plate mounting. (Where to find a bull bar?) Anyway, I see you have that same setup - looks great! My understanding is that Welder Guy's hitches are "Tone style," and all things being equal, I'd prefer to go new - but if Greg's is in good shape, I'll be happy to work with him! I'll send a PM and give you a mention. Cheers!

Ciao gang,
-V

[tom4bren]

If you want it quick, Greg's is prolly your better bet. Welder guy is swamped with jobs at the moment (last I spoke with him - he was fixing everything damaged on a front loader that fell off it's trailer on the highway).

I can get Greg's powder coated for you if you wish.

[circmand]

Mounts to the frame so far superior. I bought one for $170 including shipping hauled a sports car full of stuff cross country no problem except excessive oil use