Trailer hitch as a structural member?
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From: Denver
Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: LG4 305
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Trailer hitch as a structural member?
I put on the wonder bar a couple of years ago to connect the front frame rails and installed the subframe connectors at the same time.
I was just wondering what you guys thought about using a frame mounted trailer hitch to connect the rear frame rails. I know the weight would be an issue. What do you think?
I was just wondering what you guys thought about using a frame mounted trailer hitch to connect the rear frame rails. I know the weight would be an issue. What do you think?
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Re: Trailer hitch as a structural member?
Subframes that weld to the rear LCA mounts are more than adequate, those rails in the back are mainly to attach the bumper, nothing more.
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From: Western Mass
Car: 1985 Camaro/89 Merkur XR4Ti
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Re: Trailer hitch as a structural member?
well hey atleast the weight might give ya some more traction
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