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10-31-2013, 02:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
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M.O.C. #7500
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Thinking of getting a new hitch.
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10-31-2013, 02:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
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M.O.C. #5980
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Yikes!!!
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10-31-2013, 02:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
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M.O.C. #6846
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Looks structurally sound (other than the bed and fender bolts), a little sanding, a little painting, a little buffing, and you will be proud to have such a masterpiece as your attachment point!! Why buy new when you can have gently used??
Bingo
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10-31-2013, 03:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
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Bingo, I'm thinking that since my bed liner is sprayed on instead of the drop in one in the picture, it would be much stronger too.
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10-31-2013, 03:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
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M.O.C. #6846
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Good point! It is good to think these things out and not make rash decisions!
Bingo
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10-31-2013, 04:45 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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M.O.C. #11455
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10-31-2013, 07:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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I don't get it. Are you guys seeing something wrong? If the head is removed (note only a little pin on the left to remove it) there are no crossmember bed rails (yippee), and with all the wear and tear, it looks like it has been quite the success but I'd like to see what it tows. It also looks like a great way to keep the bedliner from flying out. I think Bingo has the right idea that with a bit o' prep and some paint, it would look even better. If you start with removing all the rust for the prep work, and there's nothing left, then there is a problem. My guess it's rated for about 1,000 lbs, maybe 2,000 lbs. I like that over time and too much movement, the fender supports look like they were added AFTERWARDS to minimize the side-to-side movement that probably occurred when towing.
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10-31-2013, 07:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Davison
Posts: 786
M.O.C. #12331
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First place I'd look for one Tom, is the scrap iron pile!
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10-31-2013, 12:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Methinks it might "chuck" a mite...
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10-31-2013, 02:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
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I see maybe a 7 pen plastic electrical plugin cover at lower left that has no patina like the other parts, possibly the latest addition after the fender well braces that may have reduced sway.
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10-31-2013, 02:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 729
M.O.C. #3206
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Been there, done that- Don't care to repeat the experience- JMHO- Don
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11-01-2013, 06:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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I'd want to see what it's bolted to under that fender well! If it's not somehow tied into the frame then that's a pretty weak mount!
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11-01-2013, 11:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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I remember them well! It was the heat in its day!
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