Rear Tow Hitch

[xd_01]

heres the one in the design above that i started work on but couldnt finish because my angle grinder burnt out.

here i have it all marked out and drilled my pilot holes, then used the a 2" holesaw to start cutting the hole for the tow eye, i have to go easy and give my cordless drill break because this 1/4 plate steel will kill it if i go all out



pics from in between breaks





during one of the breaks i took a silcone coupler that had a 3" O.D. same width of the plate steel and used it as template on the end of the hook for a nice round edge to match the eye. i started cutting away with the angle grinder but then it burnt up so this project is on hold lol.

[eksz]

This picture is from the install instruction for the trailer hitch. It is much clearer than the pcitures I took under the car. Any place where the hitch mounting bolts go, you could hook up your tie down bracket.

[xd_01]

so if theres weld nut there then how does the crash bar fasten to the frame rails? on the 8g im 99% sure the bolt goes through the frame rail and fastens the crash bar

[eksz]

I can assure there are weld nuts in there as I have had trailer hitches on two of my 7g and that is how they bolt up. I can't remember how the rear crash bar attach to the car as it has been a long time since I parted one of these out.

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ok so heres my other idea for tow hitch that will sit flush against the frame rail,, hopefully it
makes sense,,

the solid lines are whats to be cut out of the 1/4" thick 3 x 5 angle iron, the dashed lines
represent the hole piece before its cut.

[eksz]

To increase strength I'd shorten the length from 12" in fact, I'd just make a hole right below where the angle iron bolts to the car. It would be harder to reach the tie down but it would definitely be stronger.

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yea your probaly right but with it being tucked so far when you snap in the tow strap theres a real big chance of the bumper cover being damaged from the strap. 1/4'' steel is know no joke but i guess it wouldnt hurt stepping up the gauge. i guess i could consult witha few fab shops to see if they would give up an opinion.