Hitch receiver material

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I noticed everybody talks about hitch receiver material like its something you have to ask for. Is this true? It looks like for class III hitch uses 2 1/2" x 1/4" wall that's for the female part and 2" x 1/4" wall for the male end.
Reply:Thats all I used when I added the reciever idea to my work bench.  I will never stress it enough to see a failure because my table only weighs about 800 lbs or so.  As far as using the stuff on a vehicle, I cannot even begin to comment because I dont know anything about the requirements of the FMVSA for hitches and material required.  Hope this helps.  BobI'm spending my Kids inheritance, I dont like him that much anyway!!!!!!Enuff tools to do the job, enough sense to use em.Anybody got a spare set of kidneys?  Trade?
Reply:Unlike 2.5" x 1/4" tubing, the reciever material does not have a weld bead on the inside like the tubing has. This makes it possible to slide the 2" tubing inside with out a problem. I don't know for sure though if there is anything that may make it any stronger than regular 2.5" x 1/4" tubing. I would kinda figure it about the same strength wise, just W/O the internal weld bead.
Reply:Do I have to buy this material at a special place? My local steel supply gives me a blank stare.
Reply:Is this for your bench?Truck? Car?http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...atchallpartialEasy as pie....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:Originally Posted by zapsterIs this for your bench?Truck? Car?http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...atchallpartialEasy as pie....zap!
Reply:harbor freight has  them as well, or you can check ot of state and have it shipped to you but might be at a premium.  Industrial metal supply co has it you can check them out use the name just add the .com
Reply:Originally Posted by Ron Padillaharbor freight has  them as well, or you can check ot of state and have it shipped to you but might be at a premium.  Industrial metal supply co has it you can check them out use the name just add the .com
Reply:Called up a company named indepence tube and they said they don't manufacture that type tubing anymore.
Reply:why not just weld some angle together?
Reply:Originally Posted by RbeckettThats all I used when I added the reciever idea to my work bench.  I will never stress it enough to see a failure because my table only weighs about 800 lbs or so.  As far as using the stuff on a vehicle, I cannot even begin to comment because I dont know anything about the requirements of the FMVSA for hitches and material required.  Hope this helps.  Bob
Reply:You can get it in longer lengths, just keep looking around.  Local place here keeps one or two sticks on the rack.Have we all gone mad?
Reply:it is avaliable here in cali as patton steel has it i bought  a ten foot stick not cheap but avaliable.
Reply:Originally Posted by pyroracing85Does everybody think I just want an off the shelf hitch? I am trying to look for 6' or 12' lengths
Reply:"TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER TUBE"http://www.acmemetalsonline.com/products.phpEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1We have no clue what you are buildingIt would speed along the process of helping you if you  stated all the info in the original post: "I need 12' pieces of Receiver Tubing, not just 2"x2" Tubing""Does anyone know where I could purchase 12' lengths?"..... and Ron gave you the name of a steel supplier in california, did you contact them?
Reply:My local steel supplier sells it. If I remember it was about $20 per foot, pretty sure they have 20 footers.Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:I can get it here from Gerlingers for $8.00 a foot. That's not a bad price at all. It's actually 2.5" by .240" wall, 'flash out'. So technically it isn't receiver tube, just 2.5" by .240" flash out with the flash removed. The 'flash out' term is theirs, not mine. Basically it is formed and welded so the 'flash' (weld bead) is on the outside then that is ground off as is tyical for any exterior flash. Not quite as square of interior corners as the usual and slightly thinner receiver tube so you have to check your insert material for fit. Solid 2" sqaure needs rounded off a tiny bit."The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:IMS has the Receiver tubing, as well as the Draw Bar Tube- haven't needed Solid Drawbar so don't know if they stock it but I would guess they do.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Any steel supplier worth their salt should have receiver tube in stock! You sure you called them? It is essentially the same 2x2 tube, it just has the seam broached off the inside. You might add your location to your user CP so that we know what part of town you live in. It helps a lot.
Reply:Both Industrial Metal Supply and Patton's here in Cal have it in stock in any length you could wantBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:IF you are sliding longer lengths together, just go with 3/16" wall 2 1/2 x 2 1/2.  You can leave the flashing in there.My name's not Jim....