front tow hitch

Blocky10 · 18-08-2016, 15:37

Gave my truck a service and as I had my brothers workshop all to myself decided to make a front tow hitch. Found some 50x50 box and a length of 45mm tube that just happened to be a snug fit inside the box section. Cut the box to fit in against the tie down part, drilled a 13mm hole thorough inline with the hole in the tie down and welded it in place.
Cut a 400mm piece of tube, marked and drilled through this also.
Offered up a tow ball and was too low so found an off cut of 8mm plate and made a riser. Welded all together and painted it smooth hammerite black.
Then made a bung using a piece of smaller box section, drilled the same and welded on a square piece of 5mm plate. Paint and finished. Cut down a stainless bolt, drilled a 5mm hole through for an R clip.
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18-08-2016, 15:37	#1
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	front tow hitch Gave my truck a service and as I had my brothers workshop all to myself decided to make a front tow hitch. Found some 50x50 box and a length of 45mm tube that just happened to be a snug fit inside the box section. Cut the box to fit in against the tie down part, drilled a 13mm hole thorough inline with the hole in the tie down and welded it in place. Cut a 400mm piece of tube, marked and drilled through this also. Offered up a tow ball and was too low so found an off cut of 8mm plate and made a riser. Welded all together and painted it smooth hammerite black. Then made a bung using a piece of smaller box section, drilled the same and welded on a square piece of 5mm plate. Paint and finished. Cut down a stainless bolt, drilled a 5mm hole through for an R clip. 20160818_142858.jpg