Square hitch on after-market truck bumper

[Scott McKenzie]

Hello all:

I have an after market truck bumper on my 3/4 ton truck. I would like to
add a square hitch receiver onto the bumper, but the manufacturer has placed
the three holes in positions that do not fit the plate style hitches that
are commonly available (TSC, auto parts stores, etc...). So... a couple of
questions:

1) Should I weld a plate-style hitch onto the bumper, and if I do,
2) Should I weld it on the top of the current plate, or under the hitch
plate?

I would love to bolt it on, but the holes of all three types that I have
tried do not fit correctly.
They also are just off enough to prevent me from drilling or cutting new
holes to bolt on with any confidence;

Any suggestions? I am a 'new-bee'.

Thanks!

Scott McKenzie
98' Coleman Bayside (recent purchase)
98' Dodge Ram 3/4 ton 4x4 Cummins Diesel
(looking for central Texas campgropunds...)

[meldx]

I'd try giving a call to the manufacturer (dealer) of the truck and see if the
have a plate hitch that will fit correctly... might cost a bit more but.this way
you'll be sure!

Mel

[Mark Cullison]

In article <tdacipi...@corp.supernews.com>, "Scott McKenzie"
<mcke...@tca.net> writes:

Can't help with the hitch, but I can help with the Central Texas campgrounds (I
live in Temple, Tx.)

Check out http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/ for state parks.
Also have camped at Belton Lake Corps. of Engineers campground called Cedar
Ridge Park.