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Old May 24, 2014 | 10:36 PM
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Welded up some 2" receiver for the front of my jeep.






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Bolted them on.


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I got 3 bolts on each side. There is really Nothing to bolt to on the front of these things.






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Trial fit.


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Add some rattle can and done....




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Now I just have to build the bar it self. I'm still thinking about that one....
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Had a little time off. So I started back up on this thing.

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Now I have the receiver parts built I need to buy a hitch and make the A-Frame..




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Finally I have some time to finish the tow bar.

I did most of it at the shop, But I didnt know the angles. So I got it kinda put together and I will finish it at work.

Its getting there.





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The cross bar is temp. I will take it to work and finish welding. I want to add a gusset where the angle is. It might be a little long, But I wont know that untell I tow it with the motorhome.








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