F150 Front 2" receiver hitch build (8" offcenter for V8 )

   / F150 Front 2" receiver hitch build (8" offcenter for V8 ) #11  
That turned out great. I might just have to borrow your research and build one for my pickup.
 
   / F150 Front 2" receiver hitch build (8" offcenter for V8 )
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Thanks IV Farms. Hope yours turns out good too.

Had opportunity to include this in a plating project.

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Well if we're gonna zinc plate this thing it can't just look like Harbor Freight. Decided to TIG the gap in on that cheesy HF doubler wrap.

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   / F150 Front 2" receiver hitch build (8" offcenter for V8 ) #13  
That is really nice.
There is actually a good market for that as a front rod holder for surf fishermen.
 
   / F150 Front 2" receiver hitch build (8" offcenter for V8 ) #14  
That is a premium job ,but please tell me what you plan to use it for .
 
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What I have in mind is:
- a receiver winch
- for "backing trailers"
- attracting crows (& Steve) ;)
- front-mount lumber/pipe rack support.
 
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   / F150 Front 2" receiver hitch build (8" offcenter for V8 ) #16  
Thanks IV Farms. Hope yours turns out good too.

Had opportunity to include this in a plating project.

460211d1457500984-f150-front-2-receiver-hitch-f150_front_11plated-jpg


Well if we're gonna zinc plate this thing it can't just look like Harbor Freight. Decided to TIG the gap in on that cheesy HF doubler wrap.

460212d1457500984-f150-front-2-receiver-hitch-f150_front_12plated-jpg
SHINY!!!!
 
   / F150 Front 2" receiver hitch build (8" offcenter for V8 ) #17  
Good ideas ,only thing I could think of was launching a boat and wasn't to sure that would work well.
 
   / F150 Front 2" receiver hitch build (8" offcenter for V8 ) #19  
Very nice work and good design.:thumbsup:
 
   / F150 Front 2" receiver hitch build (8" offcenter for V8 ) #20  
Thanks guys. There's so much space ahead of the radiator it's like a front trunk. So I mounted a 12v compressor in there. It's ARB brand, made for operating an air locker but it seems pretty stout. Wish I had a rollbar or some tank volume to pressurize. I think I'll make some kind of carrier for the hose and air chucks etc.

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I want to put one on mine. As a Ecoboost guy I had to get creative!ImageUploadedByTapatalk1457537444.598433.jpg with all that space.
 

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