Semi truck rear hitch install........Gasp!!!!

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A friend of mine has a semi that needs a rear hitch installed on it.He's got 6 house trailers he needs to move, and this is the only truck he's got.So,We got her done.Enjoy the pics..... Just a couple welders, big hammers, grinders, and torches.Work will free you.Men in dirty jeans built this country, while men in clean suits have destroyed it. Trump/Carson 2016-2024
Reply:Gussets on the inside....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Attachment 1091401Attachment 1091411Attachment 1091421Attachment 1091431Attachment 1091441Last edited by AKweldshop; 04-28-2015 at 09:24 PM.Just a couple welders, big hammers, grinders, and torches.Work will free you.Men in dirty jeans built this country, while men in clean suits have destroyed it. Trump/Carson 2016-2024
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Reply:Links don't work for me either. Quality work is never Cheap, and Cheap work is never Quality!!If it's broke, and you're not, we can fix it!!  Lincoln Idealarc sp200Century 230amp ac/dcSmith O/A TorchesHuth Hyd. Pipe Benderother misc "cool" tools
Reply:This is ridiculous, they keep changing.Just a couple welders, big hammers, grinders, and torches.Work will free you.Men in dirty jeans built this country, while men in clean suits have destroyed it. Trump/Carson 2016-2024
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Reply:Its the trailer hitch nazi's they are probably tracing you downMillermatic 252millermatic 175miller 300 Thunderboltlincoln ranger 250smith torcheslots of bfh'sIf it dont fit get a bigger hammer
Reply:Lets try it again.Just a couple welders, big hammers, grinders, and torches.Work will free you.Men in dirty jeans built this country, while men in clean suits have destroyed it. Trump/Carson 2016-2024
Reply:Just a couple welders, big hammers, grinders, and torches.Work will free you.Men in dirty jeans built this country, while men in clean suits have destroyed it. Trump/Carson 2016-2024
Reply:That's awesome, a lot of confidence in those welds.
Reply:Originally Posted by RevlisThat's awesome, a lot of confidence in those welds.
Reply:Originally Posted by AKweldshopThis ain't my first truck hitch.
Reply:Originally Posted by RevlisClearly
Reply:Nice job! What did you charge the customer? I've done a few similar jobs lately and fell I didn't charge enough.Miller TrailBlazer 251Miller HF-250-1Miller MaxStar 150 STLHyperTherm PowerMax 380 plasmaLincoln PowerMig 180Millermatic 252Miller Diversion 180
Reply:There's a man that knows what he's doing! That hitch is going to last a lot longer then those trailers being hauled!
Reply:Originally Posted by farmshopIts the trailer hitch nazi's they are probably tracing you down
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPThat only happens when someone joins a site like this, and states they just bought a 120-volt Mig welder. For their very first project they’re going to build a 14,000-pound trailer, and hitch for their pickup.In AKweldshop’s case, this kid can weld!
Reply:If you’re not qualified, anything that puts peoples lives in danger is worth flaming / educating that person! Look how many members are here, when they post they’re going to build a hitch or trailer, no one says a word. Reason being? They are qualified!Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:That should work, I would have done it a little different, I like to keep the pin hole as close to the plate it's going thru and gusset on the back, either way, IMO the gussets should all land on the corner of the tube but it's not always possible.
Reply:I know about the unqualified, newbie thing. Any trailer or hitch related thing often turns into a flame fest.
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPIf you’re not qualified, anything that puts peoples lives in danger is worth flaming / educating that person! Look how many members are here, when they post they’re going to build a hitch or trailer, no one says a word. Reason being? They are qualified!
Reply:If you look at most professionally built trailers, the welding is horrible! I think where most of the flaming starts is when that person doesn’t have a track record with the other members. I can think of at least 50-guys here I wouldn’t think twice about walking out on something they welded 200-feet in the air.Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Nice BEEFY work there, John.Regards,RobGreat Basin WeldingInstagramBlue weldersRed weldersMy luscious Table DIY TIG Torch cooler
Reply:See I like how he put the lower side gussets in there for the dynamic side load. I have never done this project but when I opened the thread and seen the first couple pictures I had a design in my head and I got down to the gusset pictures and there it was lol. probably spot on how I would have tackled that. He did a really good job on that and thought it out. I wonder did you seam weld it on the inside? I saw in the picture of your square tubing cut out the wiring behind there. Did you have to remove the harness or was it far enough away from where you welded the backside? Or did you leave the backside un-welded? I would have tried to definitely get the back side for a seamless weld. That will be a rust spot if not welded. But great job none the less!AK, what weld electrode did you use?I really have no idea what I am doing.Two Shop Cats (not Bobcats...real cats)Miller DialArc 250 AC/DCScratch-Start TIG SetupMIG 175Plasma CutterO/A
Reply:No doubt the installation can take as much as the tube can, no concerns there.Great work.However... The design.  If it's the pictured truck and mobile-home combination that are going to e joined up,I wonder  how it could possibly be expected to negotiate practically any turn -to speak of- unless the insert is going to be of significant length? And if the insert is going to be that long it'd bring the strength of even the anchor plate itself into question.
Reply:Originally Posted by wannab1AK, what weld electrode did you use?
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepNo doubt the installation can take as much as the tube can, no concerns there.Great work.However... The design.  If it's the pictured truck and mobile-home combination that are going to e joined up,I wonder  how it could possibly be expected to negotiate practically any turn -to speak of- unless the insert is going to be of significant length? And if the insert is going to be that long it'd bring the strength of even the anchor plate itself into question.
Reply:I would have used 7018 but there are different strokes for different folks!
Reply:Originally Posted by wannab1AK, what weld electrode did you use?
Reply:You ran out of old coat hangers wrapped in newspaper? .No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Originally Posted by waginNice job! What did you charge the customer? I've done a few similar jobs lately and fell I didn't charge enough.
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepNo doubt the installation can take as much as the tube can, no concerns there.Great work.However... The design.  If it's the pictured truck and mobile-home combination that are going to e joined up,I wonder  how it could possibly be expected to negotiate practically any turn -to speak of- unless the insert is going to be of significant length? And if the insert is going to be that long it'd bring the strength of even the anchor plate itself into question.
Reply:I'm sure he will find some guy with a HF flux core welder to handle welding those hitches back the on the trailers.    Maybe the guy will join WW to get advice on how to do it....  Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepNo doubt the installation can take as much as the tube can, no concerns there.Great work.However... The design.  If it's the pictured truck and mobile-home combination that are going to e joined up,I wonder  how it could possibly be expected to negotiate practically any turn -to speak of- unless the insert is going to be of significant length? And if the insert is going to be that long it'd bring the strength of even the anchor plate itself into question.
Reply:Nice Job AK.Flaming comes from inexperience, not just with welding, but with how to navigate this forum. Many newer guys don't know how to take criticism and or don't accept the knowledge of others as being superior to their own as they haven't had any experience with said poster. For example, anyone who's been around more than a week knows that Zapster is in fact a master welder and knows exactly what he's talking about. However, I've still seen people question his suggestions because they don't know who they are talking too.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Originally Posted by AKweldshop1/16" 7014.I love that stuff!!
Reply:Originally Posted by John TJust curious, Why 1/16" and not 1/8" rod ?   wouldn't 1/8" put down more material and add a little more support?   Looks Great, By the way....    just curious...  not a bash.    Just trying to learn.
Reply:Originally Posted by AKweldshop.John, seriously, I used 1/8" 7018 for all of it.125amps for the vertical, and 140amps for the flat and overhead.
Reply:What do you use for a hitch bar to handle that?Yeah, I know, but it'll be ok!Lincoln Square wave 255Miller Vintage mig30a spoolgunThermal Dynamics Pacmaster 100xl plasmaSmith mc torchEllis 1600 band saw
Reply:Originally Posted by welderjWhat do you use for a hitch bar to handle that?
Reply:Originally Posted by welderjWhat do you use for a hitch bar to handle that?
Reply:I think he means Hitch receiver ball?
Reply:Originally Posted by John TI need to brush up on my weldor humor...
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveThis one will probably handle it - looks adjustable too
Reply:Originally Posted by AndrewDavenport89I think he means Hitch receiver ball?
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWI like the optionally installed on board theft deterrent system.
Reply:I like the tow bar on the front so you can have a train going down the road to the next job site.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:john, I'm always impressed by the pictures and writeups you do.  very good work.  and FWIW, i'd have gas welded it with a 00 tip and mapp gas.  its my method of choice for on-site work :liar:  Time to get yourself a suitcase welder and start plugging away with some NR211/232Teach Ag Mech - Mike At Home:Lincoln Electric AC225Miller Challenger 172Gas AxeWork:eclectic bunch of 90's vintage blue boxes