new tails/modding trailer hitch

Discussion in 'Ranger Media' started by drppdyllwrngr, Jan 16, 2012.

  1. drppdyllwrngr

    drppdyllwrngr Member

    Finally getting around to taking some pics of the new taillights and the body work done.

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    Still need to get the billet steps put on. need to grind out a little where the bolts are to get the plate to side flush on the bedside.

    and then this past weekend, i started modding my trailer hitch to go back on. with the new bed, the roll pan hangs too low, and i'm too poor to buy an actual hidden hitch. so i'm modifying mine.

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    unbolted:
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    one side cut:
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    set back in place, clamped in:
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    out, clamped together. gives you an idea how far up and back it has been moved:
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    waiting on a new cord to show up for my drill. then i'll get the holes in it and bolted back together. then i can cut the hole behind the tag. already have the flip down tag holder on.
     
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  3. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    That is great custom work man!! I should move near you...I would keep ya busy with mods!
     
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    drppdyllwrngr

    drppdyllwrngr Member

    got so much on my plate already....just need some damn power in my shop! but that's coming soon!
     
  5. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Sweet man....I can't wait to see what else you do to that ranger!
     
  6. Hurley

    Hurley Superultramegalurker

    Those tails are sick. What did they come off of?
     
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    drppdyllwrngr

    drppdyllwrngr Member

    i got a lot in mind for this year. we'll see how far i get. lets just say, possible "z" and stroked small block may be in the plans..........


    hurley, 1939 lincoln zephyr
     
  8. Hurley

    Hurley Superultramegalurker

    That's bad a$$ dude
     
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    drppdyllwrngr

    drppdyllwrngr Member

    click on the pic to see how they light up. bright as ****!

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    drppdyllwrngr

    drppdyllwrngr Member

    Got my hitch all buttoned up and even tested. A friend gave me two old mowers last weekend. Towed them about 60 miles back home. worked great.

    bolted up and ready to go back in
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    bolted to the frame:
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    hole cut in the roll pan:
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    lines up perfect!
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    had to trim it out a little bigger to get to the pin:
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    outside shots:
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    can just barely see it:
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  11. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Thats awesome man! Looks friggin great!
     
  12. Black mamba

    Black mamba The mannnn

    Awesome!!!!!!! Nice fab
    skills man!
     

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