Towbar brackets

D-ring and towbar brackets made from 3 x 3 x 3/8 angle and 1/2 plate. Had to try em out before painting.R)

 

Very Beefy...nice.

 

Verey nice. Way better than the bolt-ons I use.:v6:

 

Those look sweet. Are you telling me BTW that that is 3 pieces of steel? The welds look so good they look like 1 piece.

 

3 pieces - full welds front and back.

 

How much do you charge for a set?

 

X2

 

x3

 

x4

 

mb82, oneeye, eddyt - sorry I can't help out guys - I only have enough leftovers to make one more set and I really don't want to turn a hobby into a business. Speedbuggy helped me out before with a soft top bow problem and since he asked first, I'm returning the favor. I've got a drawing (top and front view) of the bracket that I'll scan and post if that will help.

 

Darn. Oh well guess I will have to find my half inch stock and make them myself.

 

Hey no problem. When ya got talent it tends to draw a crowd!

 

You know what they say about "building a better mousetrap" Don...You do nice work amigo.

 

Ok quick question. How did you drill the hole? I am going to attack this project soon.

 

Quick answer - hole saw first time, drill bit second time.
The first set, I drilled a 1/4" pilot hole and then used a 3/4" hole saw with pilot in a drill press (slowest speed with cutting oil).
The second set I used a 3/4" drill bit after 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" (& would have used a 5/8" if I had it). It gets a little hairy unless you have a vise and everything is clamped down good. Lots of cutting oil and slow speed is the key. The drill bit cut a cleaner and tighter hole .The 3/4" D-ring pin fit real good in the second set. I drilled 1/2" bumper mounting holes and used 1/4 x 1 1/2 strap for backing plates. Please use safety glasses or full face shield when using large drill bits - little pieces of steel hurt.
Have fun and good luck.
Next time, I'll take pics!

 

Thanks man. I might attack these durring spring break and maybe start on the towbar.
Now time to butter up my neibor and get him to let me into his woodworking shop and tear up all his nice tools J/K

 

Speaking of towbar - almost finished with mine. Used info (read: copy) Ghetto Fab (Kevo) posted a little while back for basic design (used 3/16" wall 1 1/2 sq tubing, 3/8" x 1 1/2" strap, 3/16 plate for gussets and bulldog hitch) - weighs a ton but solid. http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16618&highlight=towbar

 

Thanks, I think I will go with something like that.

 

Nice fab job..Very well done..You guys can build your own. Gotta try guys..