About a hitch?

[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

[tom4bren]

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

Yah, but it's all about the asthetics.

'sides, Welder guy should have the upgraded version out soon. It'll have all the benefits of your fugly hitch without being ... well fugly.

[VX KAT]

Yah, but it's all about the asthetics.

'sides, Welder guy should have the upgraded version out soon. It'll have all the benefits of your fugly hitch without being ... well fugly.

[JAMAS]

Welder guy should have the upgraded version out soon. It'll have all the benefits of your fugly hitch without being ... well fugly.

I can't wait. Will that fit nicely in the already cut out portion of the cladding?

[tom4bren]

I can't wait. Will that fit nicely in the already cut out portion of the cladding?

That's the plan. Here's how the design considerations went:

Take the Tone design and stretch it out to reach from frame to frame.

OK - but then the tube bumper needs to go away

OK - the hitch will be your bumper now (actually stronger than the tube anyway) but now the lower cladding bolts to ... thin air

OK - replicate the cladding mounting features to the hitch

OK - but now the bracket that everyone attaches the shackle to on the passenger side is in the way

OK - remove bracket, don't need no stinkin shackle - just get a receiver mounted mr scarey hook from Northern Tool ($20)

OK - But KAT needs her receiver pin relocated (she's special)

OK - But Dub needs a skull engraved on his

OK - But JAMAS needs his powder coated a special color to match his cargo boxes

OK - But circmand STILL ain't happy wit it

[dsallade01]

That's the plan. Here's how the design considerations went:

Take the Tone design and stretch it out to reach from frame to frame.

OK - but then the tube bumper needs to go away

OK - the hitch will be your bumper now (actually stronger than the tube anyway) but now the lower cladding bolts to ... thin air

OK - replicate the cladding mounting features to the hitch

OK - but now the bracket that everyone attaches the shackle to on the passenger side is in the way

OK - remove bracket, don't need no stinkin shackle - just get a receiver mounted mr scarey hook from Northern Tool ($20)

OK - But KAT needs her receiver pin relocated (she's special)

OK - But Dub needs a skull engraved on his

OK - But JAMAS needs his powder coated a special color to match his cargo boxes

OK - But circmand STILL ain't happy wit it

Ok--- so I'm anxious!! when and how much??

[JAMAS]

OK - But JAMAS needs his powder coated a special color to match his cargo boxes

True. And it has to have been previously installed on your VX, then removed to suit my needs.