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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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built this today at school ,i used 3/16 and 1/8 its kinda heavy lol.had to fab it up in one day so i would get charged for the metal
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:07 AM
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thats actually a great idea to just tie it into the hitch. looks great!
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:12 AM
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thats actually a great idea to just tie it into the hitch. looks great!
thanks its not done just tack welded ill have pics of its finished soon
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:16 AM
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yea i saw that but still seems legit
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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For what year?
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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For what year?
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:45 AM
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Great idea, I might just do that myself.
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3/16? Man, that's some thick stuff for a skid. I guess the bigger the better. Cool stuff.
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looks good.. Im deff gonna steal your idea and build mine off of the trailer hitch...lol
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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3/16? Man, that's some thick stuff for a skid. I guess the bigger the better. Cool stuff.
3/16 all they really had ,i would of used thinner **** but that's all they had
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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looks good.. Im deff gonna steal your idea and build mine off of the trailer hitch...lol
thanks lets see pics when ur done
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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Would welding to the hitch or bolting to it change its integrity? I've been wanting to do a gas skid but mounting is a bit of a problem...
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JerrytheJeep
Would welding to the hitch or bolting to it change its integrity? I've been wanting to do a gas skid but mounting is a bit of a problem...
i wouldn't think it would do anything besides add a few extra pounds .but im not to sure
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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well i forgot to take pics of it when i was done. i went wheeling today with it on and i was very pleased .i landed on it hard and not a dent .so it shall stay
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good looks better than finding a stocker thats thin as can be or shellin' out more than $150 for a good one
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