Rear Hitch!!!
Alrighty, I now have a shiny new custom built rear hitch for my ATA-250.
Take a look at the pics, they should be self explanatory, but feel free to ask questions.
Step 1: Bend the Rear Brake Hose Mount up slightly out of the way.
Step 2: Galvanized Angle Iron; Measure, Cut, Drill Holes
Step 3: Mount using SS U-Bolt to a cross bar on the swing arm
Step 4: Mount to Lower Suspension brace (make sure your hole puts the angle iron low enough to get a wrench on the adjusting bolt for the rear axle so you dont have to take the hitch off every time you need to adjust rear end).
Step 4: Mount hitch to angle iron using Grade 8 SS bolt, lock washer and nut
***NOTE: BLUE THREAD LOCK EVERYTHING
My hitch is 16 inches from the ground. My trucks hitch is 22 inches from the ground. Not too shabby!
Total cost from all parts at Home Depot: $42 (hitch and ball were most expensive)
When I get the new front sprocket and chain tomorrow, I will pull my trailer around and make sure the hitch will hold the weight. It does hold me bouncing in it like a mad dog. It doesn't move!!!
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