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Revision as of 21:14, 21 August 2011
This is a plate for the life trak so you can tow trailers with it.
Materials:
- 1/2"x4" plate- 4" (2) [8" total]
- 1/2"x6" plate-10" (1)
- Trailer Ball
- 3/4"x5" Bolt
Fabrication instructions
- Torch a hole to fit the trailer ball in one of the 1/2"x4"x4" pieces, as close as possible to where it is to be welded. Insure it can still be turned and tightened.
- Weld this plate centered, and square, about an inch from the top of the 1/2"x6" piece.
- Flip the assembly over and weld the other 4" strip to the back, at the proper quick attach angle (a deflection of 2 1/4" over it's length)
- Mount this to the tractor and mark where the hole at the bottom end needs to be torched
- Torch the hole and clean it up.
- Install the ball.