I’ve done these as well. I like how GM has the hitch dip low enough under the body to allow them straight. The truck I haul my 14ft overhead camper with is a ‘99 F250 and it wasn’t this easy on Ford. For the rears, I used same method you did, but the hitch and frame is very recessed under the box. All four tie bars I made with double 30 degree angles to dip it out, had to V the tubing and weld it up again. Ford factors hitches also are also curved on the ends so that required me welding tabs with holes onto the end of the receiver as well to slide linch pins in. In the front, I made four flat plates and on one side welded on a braced receiving tube with linch pin holes. These bolt over the C channel and sandwich the frame. Works well, I could’ve done nicer if I wasn’t leaving on a trip the next day and wasn’t rushed LOL.
I’ve done these as well. I like how GM has the hitch dip low enough under the body to allow them straight. The truck I haul my 14ft overhead camper with is a ‘99 F250 and it wasn’t this easy on Ford. For the rears, I used same method you did, but the hitch and frame is very recessed under the box. All four tie bars I made with double 30 degree angles to dip it out, had to V the tubing and weld it up again. Ford factors hitches also are also curved on the ends so that required me welding tabs with holes onto the end of the receiver as well to slide linch pins in. In the front, I made four flat plates and on one side welded on a braced receiving tube with linch pin holes. These bolt over the C channel and sandwich the frame. Works well, I could’ve done nicer if I wasn’t leaving on a trip the next day and wasn’t rushed LOL.
Great idea Jeff ! I'd never thought of making my own tie downs. Smart you are. 👍👍
Thank you!
👍👍 good idea!