Rear bumper height hitch receiver

[jaamrode]

Hello, First I would like to say that I am new here and like the posts and information that is here. I have recently bought a 2006 LR3 HSE and am slowly and cheaply as possible building it in to a decent trail runner. Over the last two months I have been fabricating a front hitch receiver and a bumper height rear receiver. What do you guys think?

 

[tlt]

It looks interesting, I'd like to see more detailed photos and information about how it's mounted, and what rating you anticipate it to handle. It does seem a little long though..

 

[jaamrode]

The receiver sticks out 4.75 in from the bumper. The receiver tube I used is rated at 5000 lbs but I think it could hold more. There is a similar unit in Australia that is rated at 3500 kgs (~7700 lbs). I used grade 8 5/8" bolts to mount it. There are three bolts, two on the bottom that go through the OE safety chain holes and one that goes through a machined bushing in the tow ring. The main reason I built this is I want to tow a trailer over rough terrain without dragging the hitch over every little bump and I can now mount my winch to the back of the truck if I ever need to. I now have 20"+ at the bottom of the receiver instead of 8-10"

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[tlt]

I know about the other one you mention. Looks interesting, planning on selling them, or is it a one off?

 

[jaamrode]

I'm trying to see what the interest is. If there is enough people wanting it I could do like a group buy sort of thing. If there is a lot of interest I will get it tested for a weight rating, I would have to send five of them out to get destroyed for testing.


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[tlt]

It's a worthwhile project, given that offically the land rover hitch is now rated for "occasional use only" -- something they've added retroactively. Drop me a PM with your e-mail I'd like more details.