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2" Receiver Conversion
This upgrade for me gives me more versatility towing that I wanted with minimal modifications and cost about $100. Also does not interfere with spare tire.
1. Start by cutting stock receiver from bracket.There is no clearance problems with rear bumper during cutting with 6" blade. I used 2-6" Carbide saw all blades, this part takes the longest. Cleanup any metal burrs, I used break clean then a prime/paint black.
2. Drill the existing top 3/8" hole to 1/2", then drill another 1/2" hole lower in the slot used to weld stock receiver. You will need to use 2 grade 8, 1/2 X 4" bolts, nuts, flat and lock washers.
3. Choosing the height of the receiver will be either below the bumper that will require a longer down tube and larger offset on insert to get correct ball height of 18" and this also reduce clearance.
I chose to cutting up into the rear bumper, I like the look. I measured 1/2" down from license plate opening and at this height it doesn't require an offset to be at 18". Note could have gone down 5/8".
4. If you're a welder great, but I'm not so I went to a trailer service and supply. I told them what I was wanting to do. So with my measurements, I purchased from them and 8" receiver tube and had it cut to 7-1/2", then a 5-1/2" insert tube stock for down tube which just fits into stock bracket at 21/4", added a 2" gussets for additional strength which was a piece of down tube angle cut and chain loops which are exhaust type clamps.
After assembly test fit the new reciever using small level and mark the 2, 1/2 holes on the down tube and use drill press. Then test fit again some dremeling is required for easy bolt insertion.
Note: The tech working with me stated the thickness of the factory bracket, receiver and the grade 8 hardware was within the class lll rated construction. Also said optional welded sides and bottom for those who desire max strength.
Once completed and fitted, prep the bare metal by remove oil with brake clean a couple times. Then treat with ospho a bare metal primer, then paint and install.
And yes I have AZMikes air shocks to adjust weigh load.
Note: No chance of banning your legs hitch receiver.
Happy Towing
This upgrade for me gives me more versatility towing that I wanted with minimal modifications and cost about $100. Also does not interfere with spare tire.
1. Start by cutting stock receiver from bracket.There is no clearance problems with rear bumper during cutting with 6" blade. I used 2-6" Carbide saw all blades, this part takes the longest. Cleanup any metal burrs, I used break clean then a prime/paint black.
2. Drill the existing top 3/8" hole to 1/2", then drill another 1/2" hole lower in the slot used to weld stock receiver. You will need to use 2 grade 8, 1/2 X 4" bolts, nuts, flat and lock washers.
3. Choosing the height of the receiver will be either below the bumper that will require a longer down tube and larger offset on insert to get correct ball height of 18" and this also reduce clearance.
I chose to cutting up into the rear bumper, I like the look. I measured 1/2" down from license plate opening and at this height it doesn't require an offset to be at 18". Note could have gone down 5/8".
4. If you're a welder great, but I'm not so I went to a trailer service and supply. I told them what I was wanting to do. So with my measurements, I purchased from them and 8" receiver tube and had it cut to 7-1/2", then a 5-1/2" insert tube stock for down tube which just fits into stock bracket at 21/4", added a 2" gussets for additional strength which was a piece of down tube angle cut and chain loops which are exhaust type clamps.
After assembly test fit the new reciever using small level and mark the 2, 1/2 holes on the down tube and use drill press. Then test fit again some dremeling is required for easy bolt insertion.
Note: The tech working with me stated the thickness of the factory bracket, receiver and the grade 8 hardware was within the class lll rated construction. Also said optional welded sides and bottom for those who desire max strength.
Once completed and fitted, prep the bare metal by remove oil with brake clean a couple times. Then treat with ospho a bare metal primer, then paint and install.
And yes I have AZMikes air shocks to adjust weigh load.
Note: No chance of banning your legs hitch receiver.
Happy Towing
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