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drabnor · 09-14-2005, 02:57 PM

if you have a hitch.

i would allways be slamming my hitch just about every time i wheel

so i was looking at it and noticed that the bolt patern was the same on the top and bottom...

wonder what would happen if i flipped it over?

no drilling necessary, bolt holes line up perfect

if you dont like how it looks eat my ass

1noobie · 09-14-2005, 03:00 PM

Looks like shit

But still serves its purpose.

tbplus10 · 09-14-2005, 03:07 PM

How many bolts have you got per side?
My hitch is the style that bolts to the bottom of the bumper at two points and to the frame with two bolts on each side. I tried flipping it moving it forward and drilling two additional bolt holes after a body lift last year, ended up bending the frame rails the first time I towed. Now I have it shortened 3" on the sides and added an extra brace on the inside that attaches farther up the frame rails.

drabnor · 09-14-2005, 03:18 PM

theres 3 bolts that hold the hitch tube to the brackets, i just flipped the hitch tube itself, raising the receiver 3-4"

tbplus10 · 09-14-2005, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drabnor

theres 3 bolts that hold the hitch tube to the brackets, i just flipped the hitch tube itself, raising the receiver 3-4"

After taking a closer look at the pictures I see the difference. Yours has bolted ends, mine are welded. You didnt have to mess with the frame to hitch portion of the mount, just the center box section.
Good trick for a few inches of clearance. You gonna mod the bumper to fit back on?

Tweeter · 09-14-2005, 04:38 PM

ShowStop · 09-14-2005, 06:55 PM

Its mods like those that will keep food on the table for Nate. Well done.

nauvooguy · 09-14-2005, 08:10 PM

I wonder if that would bring mine back up against the bumper, like it was pre 3" BL? Hmmmmm

1noobie · 09-15-2005, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbplus10

You gonna mod the bumper to fit back on?

RJ is way too lazy for that

drabnor · 09-15-2005, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1noobie

RJ is way too lazy for that

id have to hack the thing in half to get it back on

and to 12tweeter, eat my ass, i didnt do it for looks

drabnor · 09-15-2005, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12Tweeter12

if you in your truck for looks not offroading, heres a site for you www.customtacos.com

if you have something worth contributing to this Offroad forum then bring it, untill then

Tweeter · 09-15-2005, 10:12 AM

LOL I'm just messing with you no need for name calling

01taco4x4 · 09-15-2005, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nauvooguy

I wonder if that would bring mine back up against the bumper, like it was pre 3" BL? Hmmmmm

That would depend if yours was boltted together like his or welded. i had to cu the weld off mine and move it up 3" and weld it back in. Looks factory and hadnt had any problems pulling a trailer or hittin a chain.

09-14-2005, 03:00 PM	#2
1noobie Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 711	Looks like shit But still serves its purpose. __________________ 86' 4runner w/some mods

09-14-2005, 03:07 PM	#3
tbplus10 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,001	How many bolts have you got per side? My hitch is the style that bolts to the bottom of the bumper at two points and to the frame with two bolts on each side. I tried flipping it moving it forward and drilling two additional bolt holes after a body lift last year, ended up bending the frame rails the first time I towed. Now I have it shortened 3" on the sides and added an extra brace on the inside that attaches farther up the frame rails. __________________ Tim

09-14-2005, 06:55 PM	#7
ShowStop Member Dismemberer My Rig: 95.5 Tacoma Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 16,171	Its mods like those that will keep food on the table for Nate. Well done. __________________ Next Socal TTORA event - Miller Jeep Trail - June 22 www.ttora-socal.com TTORA-Socal on Facebook

09-14-2005, 08:10 PM	#8
nauvooguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 223	I wonder if that would bring mine back up against the bumper, like it was pre 3" BL? Hmmmmm __________________ 2001 Lunar Mist Toyota Tacoma EXT Cab SR5 V6 Automatic 4x4 3" BL, 2.5" Cornfred spacers, 1.5" Downey shackles, Skyjacker rear shocks, 33x12.50 BFG M/T's on 15x10 Wheelers black wheels.

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