2" receiver

Greetings CJ'ers: Has anyone fabricated a 2 inch receiver for the rear of their Willys? Any pictures? Thanks, Gary

gostby

Harbor Freight receiver . I just bolted it to the draw bar. I used a bolt in 4 holes in the draw bar to secure it. If I remember correctly I had to drill 2 holes in the receiver to mount the 4 bolts.

It did hang low though. I am sure something could be made so it bolts to the 4 bolts holding the top of the draw bar/ frame together, where the pintle hook bolts to.

Dennis
'47 CJ2A 101823
'74 Cherokee

Gary - $10 salvage yard receiver, was OEM attached to an old Ford Truck step bumper. A few bucks at the Steel Store for a some odds and ends. $75 welding shop fee (that was just to weld - I designed, cut out all the parts and instructed the welder how they assembled; it would have been a lot more if they'd had to design it). But if you weld? Or know somebody? Side mounted spare tire mount bolts to it. Remove the tailgate bolts and the whole thing hinges down below the lowered tailgate height. With proper supports, tailgate chains, etc. think Elk Carrier.

Fastens to the pintle hitch frame point. Had to weld the hitch to the 4" steel plate and get a little longer bolts.

With the 2017 Black Hills Run - Narrow Track event coming up, this kills a couple birds (no animals were hurt in this discussion).

Oh! I might add. Got me one helluva good stowage spot for the soft top doors between the tailgate and spare tire framing, where the doors rest on the top of the plate that used to bolt to the Ford bumper. Ruth made some covers for the doors. Keeps 'em near and out of the way!

Edited by Dave Pete - 19 Nov. 2016 at 6:49pm

Perhaps just food for thought since I replaced the entire rear cross member but what I built for my B.

1955 3B: 441sbc,AGE 4 speed transmission, Teralow D18w/Warn OD, 4.11:1 D44's/ARB's, glass tub & fenders, aluminum hood/grill, 8274, York OBA, Premier Power Welder; 67 CJ5: 225,T86AA, D18, 4.88's, OD

Thanks for all the good ideas. Gary

gostby

I have thought about installing one as apposed to the stock pintle hitch, my thoughts are to cut and weld the tube into the plate where the pintle would be bolted up too but set into the plate so its nearly flush, this would give me the option of a ball or pintle or a recovery hook without taking away from the look of stock

lets go for a rip eh bud

Andy

Heres an upside down shot of mine. I had to shorten my frame (its a 56 CJ5 frame 2A tub) so I went all out Added a cross member and boxed the frame in the back very complicated but I'd jerk the frame out from under the jeep before I could damage the Receiver mount. My rear cross member is tubing cut to look like the original (except equal taper on both sides) Thing is I will most likely be using a stinger with a Pintle mounted to it since I am going to be building an off road camping trailer to go with the Jeep.

Chug A Lug
1948 2A Body Customized
1949 3A W/S
1957 CJ5 Frame Modified
Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962

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gostby Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 05 Jan. 2013 Location: Lincoln WA Status: Offline Points: 334	Post Options Post Reply Quote gostby Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 2" receiver Posted: 19 Nov. 2016 at 3:57am
	Greetings CJ'ers: Has anyone fabricated a 2 inch receiver for the rear of their Willys? Any pictures? Thanks, Gary
	gostby

smfulle Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 16 Sep. 2010 Location: Ogden, Utah Status: Offline Points: 6141	Post Options Post Reply Quote smfulle Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov. 2016 at 5:43am
	Found this old thread. http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/receiver-hitch_topic12943.html?KW=Receiver+hitch
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berettajeep Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 03 Feb. 2009 Location: Astoria OR Status: Offline Points: 4304	Post Options Post Reply Quote berettajeep Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov. 2016 at 5:18pm
	Harbor Freight receiver . I just bolted it to the draw bar. I used a bolt in 4 holes in the draw bar to secure it. If I remember correctly I had to drill 2 holes in the receiver to mount the 4 bolts. It did hang low though. I am sure something could be made so it bolts to the 4 bolts holding the top of the draw bar/ frame together, where the pintle hook bolts to.
	Dennis '47 CJ2A 101823 '74 Cherokee

Unkamonkey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 23 Mar. 2016 Location: Greeley CO Status: Offline Points: 2093	Post Options Post Reply Quote Unkamonkey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov. 2016 at 5:53pm
	I had to repair my rear crossmember on the 3B. It was fairly bent up by the POs, (I might have had a part in it from the PTO), so I ended up cutting it into about 6 pieces to get it off. I got a section of 4" channel and got it all cut to fit, tapered ends and all. Looked at what was leftover and decided to make a bumper with a receiver hitch built into it all. I cut some 3" spacers, tacked it all up and pulled it off and welded it up with some good anchors up the frame that are well bolted to the frame. The bumper sticks out about 3 1/2 from the rear and is at the same level as the crossmember. My Jeep obviously isn't real stock anymore.
	uncamonkey

Dave Pete Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 07 Sep. 2008 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 141	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dave Pete Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov. 2016 at 6:01pm
	Gary - $10 salvage yard receiver, was OEM attached to an old Ford Truck step bumper. A few bucks at the Steel Store for a some odds and ends. $75 welding shop fee (that was just to weld - I designed, cut out all the parts and instructed the welder how they assembled; it would have been a lot more if they'd had to design it). But if you weld? Or know somebody? Side mounted spare tire mount bolts to it. Remove the tailgate bolts and the whole thing hinges down below the lowered tailgate height. With proper supports, tailgate chains, etc. think Elk Carrier. Fastens to the pintle hitch frame point. Had to weld the hitch to the 4" steel plate and get a little longer bolts. With the 2017 Black Hills Run - Narrow Track event coming up, this kills a couple birds (no animals were hurt in this discussion). Oh! I might add. Got me one helluva good stowage spot for the soft top doors between the tailgate and spare tire framing, where the doors rest on the top of the plate that used to bolt to the Ford bumper. Ruth made some covers for the doors. Keeps 'em near and out of the way! Edited by Dave Pete - 19 Nov. 2016 at 6:49pm

Unkamonkey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 23 Mar. 2016 Location: Greeley CO Status: Offline Points: 2093	Post Options Post Reply Quote Unkamonkey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov. 2016 at 7:09pm
	Dave, it looks like you figured it out. You need to have the receiver up high enough so it won't drag when off road and you got the spare up far enough so you can actually get a trailer on without having to take the spare off.
	uncamonkey

duffer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 02 Feb. 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Status: Offline Points: 1087	Post Options Post Reply Quote duffer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov. 2016 at 11:08pm
	Perhaps just food for thought since I replaced the entire rear cross member but what I built for my B.
	1955 3B: 441sbc,AGE 4 speed transmission, Teralow D18w/Warn OD, 4.11:1 D44's/ARB's, glass tub & fenders, aluminum hood/grill, 8274, York OBA, Premier Power Welder; 67 CJ5: 225,T86AA, D18, 4.88's, OD

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	here's mine.
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gostby Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 05 Jan. 2013 Location: Lincoln WA Status: Offline Points: 334	Post Options Post Reply Quote gostby Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Nov. 2016 at 5:04am
	Thanks for all the good ideas. Gary
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	Don't know why I cant find a better photo, but here is mine. Rear bumper is a 2X3" tube (or maybe 1.5 X 3). Cut a square hole in and welded a pre fabbed receiver tube from the local farm store. The end sits flush with the rear of the bumper. The pin goes through in front of the bumper. Nice and tidy.

shadow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08 Nov. 2015 Location: Maple Ridge B.C Status: Offline Points: 626	Post Options Post Reply Quote shadow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Dec. 2016 at 7:25pm
	I have thought about installing one as apposed to the stock pintle hitch, my thoughts are to cut and weld the tube into the plate where the pintle would be bolted up too but set into the plate so its nearly flush, this would give me the option of a ball or pintle or a recovery hook without taking away from the look of stock
	lets go for a rip eh bud Andy

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	Here's my bumper pics. Several show the custom 2" receiver I built. https://goo.gl/photos/nmkDvExyWbciS3v78
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Mark W. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 09 Nov. 2014 Location: Silverton, OR Status: Offline Points: 7982	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark W. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Feb. 2017 at 4:37pm
	Heres an upside down shot of mine. I had to shorten my frame (its a 56 CJ5 frame 2A tub) so I went all out Added a cross member and boxed the frame in the back very complicated but I'd jerk the frame out from under the jeep before I could damage the Receiver mount. My rear cross member is tubing cut to look like the original (except equal taper on both sides) Thing is I will most likely be using a stinger with a Pintle mounted to it since I am going to be building an off road camping trailer to go with the Jeep.
	Chug A Lug 1948 2A Body Customized 1949 3A W/S 1957 CJ5 Frame Modified Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962