If you can rig one up for way cheaper go for it. A bit envious since I'm not handy at all but it looks great!
2" Hitch for $12 vs $75
I was looking at buying a 2" hitch for my Kodiak for $75 but that seemed expensive, then i found a 2" sleeve at walmart for $12. I welded that onto the factory hitch and bolted it back on. while i was at it, i welded on a jeep tow hook... makes for easy recoveries.
I know i need to paint it btw. :wink2:
I know i need to paint it btw. :wink2:
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got some finished pics. basically i added some flat bar at the top of the hitch, not that it's needed it. the factory hitch piece that i welded the sleeve onto was plenty sturdy, but i was taking it off to paint it so i went ahead and welded the flat bar across, then twisted it into shape then drilled out the holes. had to go buy 2 bolts, they are M10 1.25 metric bolts. the ones i got were too long, so i cut off a half inch i bet. the bolt only needs to go in about 1/2 an inch. so i'd say the shortest bolt you can get... but you'll likely have to cut it anyway. cut it, then run a file through the bolt threads to make sure it twists in easily.
also including pic of ebay image, they all have the hitch upside down on ebay.
also including pic of ebay image, they all have the hitch upside down on ebay.
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Nice. I built one for mine the first day I had it home. No stock parts were harmed in the making of this receiver: It is bolted onto the bike and the factory hitch mount. I often tow trailers around with it, including my homemade 3'6"X4" utility trailer for hauling apples into the woods during deer season, and for hauling deer out
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