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Offline BlackYJ

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Ditch Hitch
« on: June 12, 2008, 09:36:34 AM »
Saw this yesterday at the Petroleum Show and thought it was interesting.

http://www.ditchhitch.com/

I think that guy told me it was about $185
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Offline yyc_tbird_sc

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Re: Ditch Hitch
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2008, 09:09:24 PM »
How did you like the show this year (aside from the rain)?
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Offline apex

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Re: Ditch Hitch
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2008, 11:59:33 PM »
I worked the show this year. Didn't like it one bit, but I was trapped in the coference side of things.

As for the ditch Hitch... I wonder what the shear load is on the lockpin.

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Re: Ditch Hitch
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2008, 07:22:41 AM »
As for the ditch Hitch... I wonder what the shear load is on the lockpin.

I believe he told me the ditch hitch was rated for 24,000 lbs or something like that and in the video they had, they we launching cars and stuff.  I don't think it would be a problem for Jeepers at all
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Offline yyc_tbird_sc

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Re: Ditch Hitch
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2008, 06:03:50 PM »
I dunno...it seems like something else I would have to carry. I have all the trust in my 3/4" (or I have one 7/8" shackle too). It is a neat idea though, and the fact that it pivots sideways is always a good thing.
-'97 Ranger w/ 4" lift, 33" MTZ's, 4.56's, and some new sheet metal
-'89 Thunderbird SC - 285HP, 392ft/lbs [email protected]