Project Frankensquare

[jrsavoie]

Does anyone use shock absorbing hitches anymore?

I had one on the 1989.

I have a shock absorbing hitch for a 2" receiver now.

 

[n8in8or]

Does anyone use shock absorbing hitches anymore?

I had one on the 1989.

I have a shock absorbing hitch for a 2" receiver now.

I've seen them, but never used one.

 

[MrMarty51]

Does anyone use shock absorbing hitches anymore?

I had one on the 1989.

I have a shock absorbing hitch for a 2" receiver now.

Didnt know there was such a critter.
Got a pic ?

 

[jrsavoie]

Didnt know there was such a critter.
Got a pic ?

Just saw one on marketplace a few days ago.
I'll see if I can find a pic.

Mine on the 89 had about 4" cylinders. I've seen others that were spring loaded.

The 2" receiver I have is mounted in rubber.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/Convert-A-Ball/AMSCV-2.html?feed=npn&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20%7C%20Shop%20-%20Trailer%20Hitch%20Ball%20Mount&adgroupid=87631909362&campaignid=1672411804&creative=404001588902&device=m&devicemodel=&feeditemid=&keyword=&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=1016367&matchtype=&network=g&placement=&position=&gclid=CjwKCAjwoIqhBhAGEiwArXT7K2bHMjTMFwlfIHzRxCoeh_paReM7nVyjX-kMqBaDdbvY644OrxhrcxoCAl0QAvD_BwE

 

[jrsavoie]

Just saw one on marketplace a few days ago.
I'll see if I can find a pic.

Mine on the 89 had about 4" cylinders. I've seen others that were spring loaded.

The 2" receiver I have is mounted in rubber.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/Convert-A-Ball/AMSCV-2.html?feed=npn&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20%7C%20Shop%20-%20Trailer%20Hitch%20Ball%20Mount&adgroupid=87631909362&campaignid=1672411804&creative=404001588902&device=m&devicemodel=&feeditemid=&keyword=&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=1016367&matchtype=&network=g&placement=&position=&gclid=CjwKCAjwoIqhBhAGEiwArXT7K2bHMjTMFwlfIHzRxCoeh_paReM7nVyjX-kMqBaDdbvY644OrxhrcxoCAl0QAvD_BwE

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[jrsavoie]

This is more along the lines of what I had on the 1989.

Luverne 415358-571501-0 Impact Shock-Absorbing Rear Bumper Step Fleet Kit (Loses Hitch)

The Impact™ shock-absorbing rear bumper guard and step is uniquely engineered for delivery vans, providing vital protection when backing into a loading area. Even at very low speeds, backing into a concrete corner or steel pillar can cause expensive frame damage. The Impact™ bumper is designed...

www.miamihitches.com

 

[dbrannon79]

I like the looks of that bumper!

 

[jrsavoie]

I like the looks of that bumper!

From the pics, I think mine had bigger cylinders.

Mine had a flat tongue hitch instead of a square receiver.

It had about 1" thick hitch with a spring loaded latch with handle. Held in by a bolt so it wouldn't fall out when unlatched.

You could slide it out a few inches to hook up a running gear or whatever, Then put the latch in lock position and back up until it locked in place.

 

[Husker6.5]

Just saw one on marketplace a few days ago.
I'll see if I can find a pic.

Mine on the 89 had about 4" cylinders. I've seen others that were spring loaded.

The 2" receiver I have is mounted in rubber.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/Convert-A-Ball/AMSCV-2.html?feed=npn&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20%7C%20Shop%20-%20Trailer%20Hitch%20Ball%20Mount&adgroupid=87631909362&campaignid=1672411804&creative=404001588902&device=m&devicemodel=&feeditemid=&keyword=&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=1016367&matchtype=&network=g&placement=&position=&gclid=CjwKCAjwoIqhBhAGEiwArXT7K2bHMjTMFwlfIHzRxCoeh_paReM7nVyjX-kMqBaDdbvY644OrxhrcxoCAl0QAvD_BwE

Well, this is what that link takes me to.

 

[jrsavoie]

Well, this is what that link takes me to.View attachment 80453

That's similar to the 2" I have. There was at least 3 links.

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[dbrannon79]

This is what I see from the first link actually looks interesting.

 

[jrsavoie]

This is what I see from the first link actually looks interesting.

View attachment 80459

That's the hitch I have.

 

[n8in8or]

I got the frame flipped over tonight. Bonus points for not dropping it on my foot this time!! I did some cleaning and then started welding the bottom of the rails. Lots of welding to do now.

 

[dbrannon79]

I bet it would hurt now dropping that on your foot with all the added weight!!

 

[n8in8or]

Oh yeah, this is one heavy beeyotch.

 

[Husker6.5]

Gather around and listen my grandchildren as I tell you the tale of how Nate Eight Toes got his name from his battle with the great dump frame. . .

 

[SnowDrift]

I have a Schuck shock hitch bolted to my '95. It's the same hitch and bumper I've had since about '96 maybe. It's been transferred from at least one other truck I had. Can't have a spare tire under the bed with it.

I use this one on my little truck because it came with a Reece style "hitch".

 

[n8in8or]

Lots of welding this week, as an example: last night after work I put a brand new 10 pound spool of .030 wire in the welder and it was gone before 3:00 this afternoon! I was able to get the frame ready for paint this evening. Tomorrow will be lots of brushing and rolling - 2 coats of KBS Rust Seal and 1 coat of KBS Black Top. I made a video going over what all was done to the frame while I was waiting for the rinse to dry. Most of it I have already covered in this thread, but a couple things are new.

 

[Husker6.5]

Well, I guess 10 lbs of .030" welding wire to hold it together is better than 10 lbs of baling wire and a roll of duct tape!

 

[MrMarty51]

Well, I guess 10 lbs of .030" welding wire to hold it together is better than 10 lbs of baling wire and a roll of duct tape!

I stepped up My game. Now it is acetylene welding rod and gorilla tape.