QUOTE(rickf @ Jun 14 2010, 07:24 PM)
I plan on building my own setup, I would be interested in seeing what you did.
Rick
Hey Rick,
I've tried to post pictures, and can't figure out how to do it.... I even ask how in a thread but haven't had any help...(yet)
This is what I use to make mine:
1) A piece of angle iron 3-1/2'' wide, 1/4'' thick....(Cut to the length you want)
2) A piece of tubing to fit in your 2'' receiver....I cut mine long enough to go back as far as it can in my receiver, then mark & drill my hole.
I let the tubing go the length of the ''angle iron'' (underneath)
3) I buy a ''bumper hitch'' and cut the ''hitch box'' off, and weld it on the end of the angle iron....(You can buy the bumper hitches for under $30, but sometimes I can find used ones)
Then I weld everything up..... When I weld the tubing to the angle iron, I run a bead the full length of the tubing...(One on each side)
I put the ''hitch box'' under the angle iron, and weld it up good..... I let the tubing go almost to the hitch box, and that lets your receiver go back in the ''hitch box'' and have good support.
I also add a piece of ''flat bar'' under the ''hitch box'' for safety chains on my boat.... (just drill a hole on each side)
The extension hitches I make are very strong, and look great..... I get most of my metal to make mine at ''rebuild shops'' for coalmines.... They have all kinds of scrap metal laying around...( But you might find what you need at a ''welding shop'')
When I'm ready to paint mine black, I have a little sand to put on top of the angle iron so it won't be slick when you step on it.
*I hope you understand how I make mine, and I wish I knew how to post a picture on here.... I didn't think it would be that hard, and I tried to use the ''Browse button'', but nothing loads.
If you have anymore questions let me know!