Can We Make A Hitch To Haul 10,000+lbs?

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In this video we make a heavy duty tow hitch for Macks Chevy 3500 utility body truck. We went heavy with the plate and tube and it should have no problem hauling his new dump trailer full of trash. For links to some of the tools and products we used in this video, see the links below. As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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@MFAB97 Год назад

Nice job super heavy duty! Quick tip, if it has slag you drag! Also gives for a better smooth weld and you have less slag inclusion witch promotes cracking

@teambean951 Год назад

With dual shield you push.... but I do agree with you about not weaving it

@hawkie333 Год назад

That thing is beastly! I’m sure there’s a way to make it lighter or use less steel, but at least you have peace of mind going down the road!

@MakeEverything Год назад

Thats right! better to over do it than under do it! Thanks!

@FullCircleTravis Год назад

Unless undercut or a slag inclusion causes a crack.

@hawkie333 Год назад

@@FullCircleTravis this video comes to mind, I love this guy and his channel. See what he discovered in a hidden part of the hitch! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OTdnMeaeang.html

@freedomseeddistributor5308 Год назад

When you know you are going to use something everyday for work and you want it to last. Always over engineer.

@hillbillyfranks Год назад

That's a good job boys that's a good job Nice and beefy Just subscribe to you Get your next one

@bambam680 Год назад

Those some small safety chain hoops. For such a monster hitch.

@marioligata5024 Год назад

The author does like to ru-vid.comUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don't have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won't be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.

@fvpaquetqc Год назад

You gotta pull your bead when you weld shielded wire

@elevatemetalcraft2546 Год назад

With slag you drag. Creating more inclusions pushing forward like that. Awesome video that is beefy!

@tomahawksteak6672 Год назад

The few hitches I've built I notched the tubes for the hitch tube to sit down in. I figure more weld surface and less able for the hitch tube to twist and break off.

@phillhuddleston9445 11 месяцев назад

Less support though.

@oldtruckswork8989 Год назад

Nice project. If you are going to use dual shield, you should buy a needle scaler for the slag.

@tylermartin4799 Год назад

Great video love the content. If I can respectfully make a suggestion.. Your dual shield welds will come out far better with less porosity if you PULL the weld. not pushing. "if theirs slag, you drag" I understand its probably habbit and if that's case, I strongly recommend that you at least try a .045 Metalcore wire "Lincoln Metalshield" no slag and flows like butter and it runs best by pushing the weld. It's a cored wire like dual shield but different. It'll run off 75/25 just fine but I personally like using 90/10

@joshlindsay2639 4 месяца назад

I like how you did the video. You talked over your work and didn't ramble on. Perfect length video. Also, love the mag-drill.

@myhandsarebananas Год назад

im sure someone else has commented this but when you have slag you got to drag the welds not push.

@TunerZen Год назад

i haven't start my own small shop yet but after seeing that mag drill i am trying to justify a reason why i need one right now. that thing is bad ass.

@matthewsellers82 Год назад

One of those tools that once you have one you regret not getting one sooner. Even the Cheap Chinese ones seem to get good reviews, Project Farm did a review of the annular cutters.

@TunerZen Год назад

@Matthew Sellers I am wanting to offer powder coating. I just need a sand blaster. I feel the same I should just invest in a HF one for now.

@mrdddeeezzzweldor5039 Год назад

Nice build, heavy duty AF!

@noobFab Год назад

Having a couple of nuts and bolts left over is probably better than having a screw loose! 😁. Great video, that MW metal saw is pretty eye opening, I had thought they were good for aluminum, but not for steel that is that thick - a great option for a truck bed setup like Mack’s.

@chrisretired5379 Год назад

Thanks for showing the saw and permanent magnet type mag drill 👍👍

@protect.your.digits.creations Год назад

As always It was Educational and Entertaining. Great work and Yes I definately learned some great tips and tools used . Stay safe ... Don't Die

@MakeEverything Год назад

Thank you for watching!!

@autodidacticartisan 7 месяцев назад

So something you didn't mention but I would like to add as sort of pro tip: before you go to weld The actual receiver tube on you should, with the truck on level ground, use a magnetic torpedo level to shim the receiver such that it is also a level. That way, once it's welded in place the receiver tube will be Perfectly parallel with the ground. This isn't such a big deal when towing trailers. But when putting other accessories in the receiver tube like a bicycle rack or a cargo basket. You want to make sure that It will be nice and level.

@jeromewelch7409 Год назад

I didn't hear what kind of bolts you were using, although I did hear you say you were drilling clearance holes generally we want a reamed fit with a frame bolt, which as a reduced major diameter for the thread. and are grade 8 or higher?… awesome content

@BionicDeathclaw Год назад

That portable drill press is cool!

@PJsmetalcraft Год назад

When useing dual shield remember to drag your puddle. When there's slag you drag.

@DonzLockz 10 месяцев назад

Great video! The narration and clips explain your crazy massive tow assembly. I like the overkill, top notch tools and super strong build.🍻🤠🇦🇺

@MakeEverything 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! I appreciate that!

@wannabejeeper Год назад

Very nice! Not sure if this is just stupid overkill, but I'd drill a hole in the bottom of those 4x4s centered side to side, and spray some of your favorite undercoating in it. You could even thread and plug them after.

@yvesf5355 Год назад

Great Video ,and the awesome Build ,thanks

@charlieritchel1492 Год назад

Alright I'm gonna help you out. If it has slag, you drag........push everything else. Those welds look like crap because you're gun is pointing the wrong direction. You never push Flux core.

@jewelgreen.s1385 Год назад

Try pulling that dual shield flux instead of pushing. I can see all the work holes and porosity which is a no go.

@CaptainRScott 6 месяцев назад

Impressive, thank you!

@Dr777cl 9 месяцев назад

Lovely Video! Thanks 👍 👍

@bradleytuckwell4881 Год назад

Great build it’s solid and that mag drill is killer it’s up there in price but worth every penny

@garyyorke1080 Год назад

Well I'm sure that'll hold better than the effort on the short clip lol ..very nice and substantial probably break the frame before that bar goes . Great idea with the spray paint to locate the holes . Thanks for making folks jealous lol.

@leonhelmink9172 Год назад

Whas that porosity😂 at 5:45 😂

@Mr1974dust Год назад

If you stop weaving and just do a steady drag, you won't get undercut Just a thought Good job

@teambean951 Год назад

Dual shield is a push wire

@PJsmetalcraft Год назад

Always drag when you have slag. And yes loose the weave

@TheToughGuysTV Год назад

Always fun to play the “nuts & washers Math Game” at the end 😂😂 Did I buy too many or miss something!? … normally I’m like “yeah, well let’s see how it goes” - Great video! That mag drill is awesome, incredible time saver

@branchandfoundry560 Год назад

Turned out great, Chris! You seem to be one step ahead of me on my project list lately. I have some up coming trailer and hitch mods. This will be helpful reference in a few weeks. All the best, Andrew Thiessen

@Marcus_Woodard Год назад

Love your videos, but I don’t know about this one. The undercut and stacked plates for the receiver should have dictated starting over with better welding and design. Especially when lives are at stake.

@BlackBuzzzard Год назад

In this case you HAD to build your own hitch given the service body. I am often surprised how inexpensive hitches are most of the time.

@scottjune3554 Год назад

I don't know if anyone else's compass but if there's slag you drag it looks like you're pushing that well

@warrenmurphy5165 Год назад

You certainly outdid yourself and done a hell of a job with that raggedy ass, Chevrolet or GMC would never in his dreams haul or tow the capacity of that hitch you built. I hope y’all are really good friends. I’d put a fifth wheel on that hitch and put a lowboy behind it And go for hire !!!! I mean dam

@michaelplays2449 Год назад

Nice Job !!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😇

@houdini8o8 Год назад

Curious... being it has to perhaps rated to tow 10k.... do you think you should have arc weld and given it a deeper bevel?

@SchysCraftCo. Год назад

Awesome

@haxguy0 Год назад

Great video

@frankayala8871 Год назад

Yankee ,Shop welders can't weld over head or uphill

@Sova-Arccaptain Год назад

Great work, Chris! Arccaptain would like to invite you to try out our TIG200P machine, a professional AC/DC TIG aluminum welder. Are you willing to give it a try?

@xLopez210x Год назад

Question: what would be the benefits of bolting vs welding a hitch to a frame?

@WilliamEllison Год назад

Good job Son.

@DK-vx1zc Год назад

very nice !

@edwinzavaleta7529 Год назад

Great job🦾🦾🦾

@MuhammadUmair-rr7kh Год назад

Nice video

@joes2085 Год назад

When I saw GABRIELLI mud flaps, I figured you were in Queens or nearby

@MakeEverything Год назад

Nassau! The truck may have come from queens at some point…

@Imwright720 Год назад

I’m shocked you didn’t test fit while Tacked.

@frankayala8871 Год назад

All flat welds,😂😂😂😂

@gcranch9913 Год назад

Why didn’t you use a 2 ½ “ receiver vs 2”?

@MakeEverything Год назад

A 2" weldable receiver hitch was easier to get than a 2.5" and our hookups we use on my truck and Macks other trucks are all 2" for our purposes, this will work well.

@boneheadpeterson Год назад

Ive hauled 15k plus with my duramax with a hitch thats welded to the frame 😂😂 of course class 4 or 5

@saiiiiiii1 Год назад

What grit finish is best if you want to paint metal?

@kennethjohnson7722 Год назад

What kind of blad did you use on your saw.

@tdotw77 Год назад

He says it in the video.... Diablo cerment (7¼" metal cutting blade)

@Fozzzz Год назад

Nice work! grade of bolts? cost of saw and mag drill?

@MakeEverything Год назад

We used grade 8 Bolts and nuts for this. The mag drill is pricey about $2k, and the metal circular saw is around $400. I put links to all the tools I used in the description of the video as well. Thanks for watching!

@margreetcevasco2073 Год назад

I want a dump trailer.

@SegoMan Год назад

Start building it then.. A ram on each corner up front is the best way to go. Check out Stanly the Dirt Monkeys channel for his trips to NATM show for ideas..

@why33-00 Год назад

Would you mind disclosing the location of the scrap yard you use to pick up the steal you used.

@MakeEverything Год назад

This was the yard of a junk artist sculptor who since passed away and his yard is gone. He had probably 50 of these 24” discs and I got a few of them when he passed.

@why33-00 Год назад

@@MakeEverything Sorry to here he passed. Thanks for responding back I currently go to Dutchess Metal Supply Corporation which is an hour north of me and since the shutdowns there price have gone up to $2 a pound for drops. They have a nice selection of drops but I am always looking for a bargains. I don't particularly like the city but will travel for a bargain and good food.

@chazritzert9610 Год назад

Should be dragging flux

@DavidPlass Год назад

Is there a worry that welding the tubes closed could build up extremely high air pressure inside?

@phillhuddleston9445 11 месяцев назад

No but it could trap moisture rusting it out faster from the inside outward.

@factsforlife0O0 Год назад

Next time use 7018 its stronger and better than mig 7018 can withstand 70,000 PSI before it fails

@jongendrow4287 Год назад

Good job I'm sure it's plenty strong although..the receiver tube should have went through the middle of the 4×4, the height difference would have been insignificant.

@journysquier1973 6 месяцев назад

What’s the point of the plates on thr crodsmembers

@strangetar2833 3 месяца назад

Because that’s how it’s done

@phillippearce9680 Год назад

👍

@freedomseeddistributor5308 Год назад

When you weld anything that has been heat treated the hitch, probably ruined the heat treat

@mrrberger Год назад

Cool work, nice techniques however, automotive design over the last 50 years understood fatigue failure being the game. You built a tank with fastener mounting so rigid it'll transfer high amplitude shock loads to the frame, the factory hitch would have flexed, dampening such spikes, saving the frame and ultimately being the first thing to fail. Something will fail, the question is where will it crack and will the truck hold it's control-ability at the moment of failure. A bent or broken hitch at 55 and 10,000# is blindingly scary. A broken body frame, well that's an invitation to the rollercoaster of death, even for those innocents in the surrounds.

@MSJONESBLOUNT Год назад

First and good video

@MakeEverything Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@Jack-1212 Год назад

The receiver is recessed to far, you going to have issues

@mikev.1034 Год назад

👍👍

@PaganWizard Год назад

This trailer hitch looks like it can tow an Airbus A380

@alt-w7130 Год назад

You did not round off the corners

@masoncazares5524 Год назад

Slag you DRAG surprised you got no junk in there

@seansysig Год назад

Over built ! To bad the truck isn’t rated for that 20K hitch.

@KKPULLS Год назад

U and my grandmother should start dating

@dawabbitt3079 Год назад

Sooo... Let's say the dump trailer that's going to haul 10,000lbs. is toolin' down a city street about 45 mph and the driver has to make a panic stop - but the electric brakes on the trailer aren't functioning... How do you plan on stopping? - - Just because you 'can' do something, doesn't mean you 'should' do it.

@motoz3939 Год назад

Don’t want to be this guy but his welding was terrible too for going on a hitch. I run gas shielded fluxcore almost daily. It’s about the most forgiving wire even up into 1/16th wire but he found a way…. Pushing, downhill, weaving yikes the undercut stacking plates….. can’t say anything for settings because we don’t know them but might as well add them too bet he committed a few sins there too.

@keithjohnson281 Год назад

@@motoz3939 I didn't see undercutting but I did see a lack of fusion and porosity in several places. As far as which direction you can weld, you can weld any direction you want to. Except for down hand with FCAW-G.

@motoz3939 Год назад

@@keithjohnson281 he talks about the undercut and does weld downhill. No I also wouldn’t push fluxcore. Can you? Probably but no I wouldn’t and especially wouldn’t on parts like that.

@motoz3939 Год назад

My point was the design and execution are not safe to me and as a welder myself it is rather evident his lack of experience.

@keithjohnson281 Год назад

@@motoz3939 I wonder where he got all of that equipment.? He had all the good stuff.