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Old 11-12-2010, 05:51 PM
franklynb franklynb is offline
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The hitch is rated at 2500kg as a result of this mounting design.
2500 KG? As in 5,500#? I'm not doubting, but that's a pretty strong number given
the number of "moment" connections I see in the picture... so I'm just double checking.

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.... For sure there is always something to learn about these cars that you didn't know before...
No doubt. Agreed.

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massive Euro hitch of a 126 gasser that had holes because it had extensions attaching to the frame through then but it also had other extensions external and below that attached to the frames box channel also.
Any chance of a picture of this hot little number ???? I'm working on the structural
design of a Class III for the TD that would -- ideally -- accept a weight distributor ....
so I'd love to see an example ....
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