I do have a motza of pictures from when I did my tow hitch design and trail fit on my 81.
Sorry, I wont be re-rotating the photos, you have to recheck it in Photobucket because the accelerometer over rides the orintation unless you use edit, then back out, and recheck.....it takes ages, and aint got the time
Orange/red is passenger side.
IMG_6124_rotated
IMG_6127_rotated_driverside_exhaust hanger
IMG_6140_driverside_hanger
IMG_6141_passengerside_hanger
IMG_6164_driverside_exhaust_hanger
IMG_6165_passenger_side_exhaust_hanger
IMG_6241_rotated_passenger_side_hanger
My set up was especially easy, but for one thing.
The drivers side chassis rail and bumper horn is not symetrical or handed. Its its own shape, offset from parallel by about 5 degress, so that creates about 1/2 " of irregular custom fitting. The frame hasn't been bent, its site permanent reference marks are all good. Its just stamping variances.
The end plates center spacing from frame rail to frame rail ended up being splayed from the design 40-1/4" to a non perpendicular splay.
I decided to use both frame brackets cut from 1/4" plate, and add some strips of 1/8" to some M14 bolts (22mm head).
That resulted in me having to trial fit the parts again and again.
The arc welder and Igot a good work out
It took ages and I still have to pull the whole lot out and get the welding and design certified.
The 2" square tube was bent in a 20 Ton press to get the dip angle right for the tow hitch to come out low enough.
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