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Thank you for your parise and input. I'm going to add 1"x1 1/2" box tubing on an angle from the uprights to the horizontal boxing as a stabilizer meeting at the bottom just above the receiver and 1/2" thick triangle plates from the uprights forward to the base and the same triangles matching to...

What size plates were you thinking of using for your brackets. I'm not sure about 1/4", but 1/2" would be rediculous. I was just asking if you would use tubing or solid because of what you and others had said about the pros and cons of solid vs. tubing. What I ment about fancy math is that this...

I guess with the use of those brackets I could call it the "Tow your house off its foundation removable deuce receiver". (Mel Gibson "Lethal Weapon" movie!)

Jesusgatos, No jerk roun' here. P-c-ate it Thanks, how does the diamond shape help distribute the load sandwich, its reduced shape reduces surface area on the clamping area? The total flat available on the frame here is 2-1/4" before the radius to the side, but, YOU did know that because I got...

The rear shackle mounts on a deuce are just about 1-3/8" thick so the 1x2 bars are padded out to fit. I don't know if 5 ton mounts are the same dimentions and mounted the same width apart, these will be the issues if it will fit or not and if you have a clear under frame at 12" to 18-1/2" in...

Like this. Gussetts in green. This is where you ment to put the bottom edge of the angled supports right?

That was my idea exactly! Half inch plate! Side lapped or butt welded centered on the 1" face of the vertical, butt welding will offer 3 welds to the vertical and look better? I was going to triangle gussett the two uprights like you said, then use heavy walled 1"x2" box tubing for the angled...

Oh I see now what twisting forces you mean, I was thinking of the 2x6 staying whole and pivoting on the 1x2 upright weld points. Thank you very much for that info!

Mudguppy, check the labels this pic. describing location of the angled bracing on the 2x6. I get what you are saying about the tounge weight twisting, that is why I was going to attach the bottom of the angled supports to the top edge of the 2x6 on the side opposite the receiver. This is what...

Consider me discouraged!auaauaaua

TM, thats what I thought you were getting at. What is this nonsence about government regulation on frame drilling. I have looked under the truck once or twice and there are no avalible holes to use. The only unused holes are on the crossmember almost above the last axle and I don't feel...

What would be the diff.? Box tubing would be more resilient to flex or bending than solid right? Solid bar would be relatively easier to bend the wide way than box, but wouldn't the new reinforcement make the whole rig triangularly rigid, though heiver with solid? I was also using solid to get...

This is what I had in mind. The new red supports would be 1"x2" solid bar double angle cut to match the verticals and run all the way thru the 2"x6" box. This will prevent left and right racking and having the base welded on the back side (tward front of truck) will prevent roll of the 2"x6"...

TM, can you draw me a pic? I get your other point, I was thinking of typing a disclamer, kind of like the hemmit rims for off road use only. The factory made hitch I weld to the bottom is rated for 3500# but I also add extra weld to it to compelte all the seams welded.

Just cut up some 1/2" plates today, getting ready to start drilling and glueing. If anyone wants one, do you want angled cross bracing from the top vertical angled down to the 2x6 also kicked back to 2x6 rear edge to prevent tounge weight 2x6 twist. (moderators forgive me if this should now be...

Who needs bumperetts any way, they just get in the way right!

I have an improvement that I will incorporate into the next one. The only draw back is that if you are going to under mount a rear (electric?) winch, I haven't figured yet if the angled supports (new) might interfere, or not. I have also designed mine for the addition of a billion pound...

In regards to Joshuaz223 and AGE's posts I just wanted to share why I love this site and the tools in my garage. You can build something and ask for opinions and when you get feedback, you can go back out to your garage and make adjustments or additions. With a welder nothing is final. If...

AGE, The hitch I whipped up IS like a 3 point hitch (4). Four pins bing, bang, boom done! A lot of guys here don't like to drill into their trucks or weld aftermarket stuff that takes away from the original and historic look of these vehicles. This was the #1 factor behind this design, there...

Thanks, I measured some receivers I saw on some trucks and the side arms are 3/16" stamped plates. I am going to be cutting up some pieces this weekend to start fab on a rear unit for sale. Thanks all for the input! When I was putting mine together I opted not to put in the cross braces due...