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12-05-2002, 05:25 PM
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Hidden Hitch
I have a question for anyone who is running a tank in the back. I want to put a hidden hitch on my truck, but I have a no limit aluminum tank that mounts on the bottom of the frame. Is that a hitch I could get that would work with the tank without bolting on the tank? If I bought one, could I weld some other pieces on so that I could bolt it on the side of the frame? Who that be strong enough? Any info would be appreciated.
Low68
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12-05-2002, 09:21 PM
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Early classics sells the hidden hitches and I believe they work when a Blazer tank is installed, so should work with your tank. Give them a call, first class operation.
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12-06-2002, 01:12 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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didn't Early classics discontinue that?
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12-06-2002, 09:22 AM
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I had a roll pan on mine, so the hiddan Hitch would'nt work. I had one made so it fits between the roll pan and the Blazer tank.
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12-06-2002, 10:23 AM
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Will the hidden hitch models work on a blazer that has the skid plate option for the gas tank?
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12-06-2002, 11:30 AM
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Spank 'em if you got 'em!
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My dad made his own frame mount hitch and it has hauled just over 6000#. I also talked to a guy who got a free hitch and added onto it to make it fit on his truck, hadn't had a problem in 5 years with regular use. If you weld some add on pieces to a hitch make sure you use heavy enough materal, make a good strong bead, and don't leave any week stress points that can break over time with wear.
Some day I would like to get a "cheap" bumper from somewhere and make a hidden hitch that comes out from behind a flip down license plat.
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