Reciever hitch

[doghows72]

Thanks for the pics 904bronco, that is actually up higher than I thought. Looks like one could maybe even modify it a bit to go higher? Does your Bronco have a body lift as well?

 

[bronconut73]

This photo makes my TBP hitch not look like it hangs down as low as it does....
It is tough. Because of my non-stock bumpers I couldn't use the Duff or Stroppe knock off hitches. It was a relief to see the TBP one would actually fit.

 

[doghows72]

Thanks bronconut73, I think I'm leaning towards a Toms. My neighbor at work is a custom fab shop and if we can I'll start with Toms and see if we can raise it up without sacrificing the strength!?!

 

[1strodeo]

Not that it matters but I said I would post a pic and so here is the contraption that was in the pile of parts that came with my Bronco. Never gave it a good look but now that I have it looks pretty homemade to me

 

[doghows72]

I have a similar one, but I think it might be a little light weight for what I'm doing. I think that is the one referred to as the strope type?

 

[blubuckaroo]

If you think a couple inches of hitch is gonna make a difference on the trail, well, then you haven't been on many trails. Especially if you were actually pulling a trailer on the trail. ;D

 

[1strodeo]

I have a similar one, but I think it might be a little light weight for what I'm doing. I think that is the one referred to as the strope type?

Stroppe type hey then that means it's worth some money right?!? Let the bidding begin!

 

[doghows72]

If you think a couple inches of hitch is gonna make a difference on the trail, well, then you haven't been on many trails. Especially if you were actually pulling a trailer on the trail. ;D

This is for my street truck. I think it will look better up higher, really no other reason for me.
Me and my first Bronco been on many trails. Rubicon, Dusy Ershim, Moab 3 times, all the hammer trails, hole in the rock, etc etc...
This truck

 

[904Bronco]

Thanks for the pics 904bronco, that is actually up higher than I thought. Looks like one could maybe even modify it a bit to go higher? Does your Bronco have a body lift as well?

1" Body lift

 

[doghows72]

Probably not, would have worked more like a skid plate in the rear! lol ;D

 

[Pa PITT]

.. Mine was like that 1st blue Bronco with the Chrome bumper. Now mine is a Painted Black bumper.
I USED ONE I'D TAKE OFF A VAN & ADAPTER IT TO MY Bronco .. MINE IS RIGHT UNDER THE BUMPER Tight ..

 

[bronconut73]

My TBP hitch caught me running through hooptydoos (lots of little hills). I was doing OK going through them diagonally, but one of them was a bit steep and my hitch drug the ground and sort of stopped my forward momentum. I stomped on it and got out of it, but yeah....The TBP hitch hangs down just a little far, but it is robust and tough. I'm still happy with it.

 

[charlie6976]

I installed TBP hitch with a WH Sherman tank. There was some over lap of the adjustable tank bracket. But I made spacers to hold the bracket down to clear the hitch bolt head. One spot each side.

 

[Blue Bastard]

Stroppe style

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[tmacstickman]

Years ago when I had my stock'76 with no lift, I took it to a trailer shop that installed hitches and they fabbed one for me. I think thy used lat 3/8" plate as a base, and ran across the frame rails and cut and welded angle brackets out of the same, that came down and connected to the receiver. It hugged the bumper pretty close, so it was not very conspicuous. They did it in a day and it was only $130.

I am considering doing to my '70 at some point.

 

[Rustytruck]

You can make the toughest hitch you want but if your only using the stock bumper frame horn bolt holes then that hitch is mounted very weak. Its not uncommon to see where heavy duty hitches and bumpers have been yanked right off the frame. Pulling is one thing, yanking with a strap to a non movable stuck truck is another thing. You need to reinforce past the very end bumper bolt holes. We have all seen pictures of Bronco mangled frame ends. Repairing the ends of Bronco frames is pretty common on old abused Broncos.

 

[bronconut73]

The TBP hitch is bolted to the frame in multiple locations. Much tougher than necessary.

It doesn't bolt to the frame horns at all.

 

[doghows72]

The TBP hitch is bolted to the frame in multiple locations. Much tougher than necessary.

I agree, I would rather have to much than not enough.
Now if I can just find one local shipping that heavy bi**h would cost a fortune. Anyone got one for sale??

 

[CT]

Years ago when I had my stock'76 with no lift, I took it to a trailer shop that installed hitches and they fabbed one for me. I think thy used lat 3/8" plate as a base, and ran across the frame rails and cut and welded angle brackets out of the same, that came down and connected to the receiver. It hugged the bumper pretty close, so it was not very conspicuous. They did it in a day and it was only $130.

I am considering doing to my '70 at some point.

Would you mind posting a picture of it so i can find a local shop and show them a pic of what I want done.
thanks

 

[bronconut73]

You should consider Tom's.
Tough. Over engineered. Super easy to install.

https://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/pro...tch-powder-coated-black-66-77-ford-bronco-new