frank_ster Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 and this is what i have come up with. going to make one of these and see how it fits. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eny169 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 frank, let me know when you are ready to sell this hitch. I would really like one on my wagon so I don't have to take apart my mtb to load it, but the current selection in the market are ugly and hang too low. I don't mind trimming the bumper a bit take your time though as riding time is limited now that winter is around the corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeylord Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I might be interested in a hitch designed to use one of these by design: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BROATE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1377360188&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY165]CURT Manufacturing 45791 2" Receiver Extender:Amazon:Automotive[/ame] The hitch itself would dang near disappear when the extension wasn't installed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrei Wolf Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Can't wait! Design looks great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBird97 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I have to say, I'm pretty excited about this, I hope your new design works well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 and this is what i have come up with. going to make one of these and see how it fits. Looks fine. I just wonder if the receiver could be mounted below the crossmember and use a rectangular shaped crossmember for more strength. The point is that if the receiver is open in both ends it's less prone to collect dirt. But of course - there may be other restrictions prohibiting that solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 The reciever will be trough and the tubes will be welded to each side It will be just below the bumper beam Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvancleve Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Any ballpark idea on cost? I have a "Hidden Hitch" on my OBXT that isn't hidden at all, I assume I could sell it easily enough. FWIW, I just shipped a 55lb. box of fully assembled struts/shocks from AZ to OR for just under $40. Less than I thought it would be... Thanks, Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 i'm leaning towards about 200$ . its a low volume item and added features of not dragging on the ground at every speed bump and or other things!. does that sound reasonable ? looks like orders to united states the hitch will be made in texas and shipped from there. the canadian / oversees orders would be made in montreal. so your supporting local business and not china ! Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 i'm leaning towards about 200$ . its a low volume item and added features of not dragging on the ground at every speed bump and or other things!. does that sound reasonable ? looks like orders to united states the hitch will be made in texas and shipped from there. the canadian / oversees orders would be made in montreal. so your supporting local business and not china ! $200 sounds reasonable to me. As soon as they are ready Ill order one. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrei Wolf Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 $200 sounds reasonable to me. As soon as they are ready ill order one. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvancleve Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 i'm leaning towards about 200$ . its a low volume item and added features of not dragging on the ground at every speed bump and or other things! does that sound reasonable ? Dumb question, but would that be just the hitch or shipped? Thanks again, Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Dumb question, but would that be just the hitch or shipped? Thanks again, Doug etrailer sells the hidden hitch (what I currently have) for $188+free shipping. Given that this is a low volume item I would imagine it would be $200+shipping. So maybe $250 total, which imo is very reasonable. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Frank you have PM. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Proto type received! Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Bent using a vise Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettner12 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 in for results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhltfour Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 things are looking good frankster. looking forward to an end result. i know we first spoke almost a year ago about this hitch but I still have cash ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Still waiting on the vendor to step in and manage this thread...before it gets any further down-range. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted September 4, 2013 I Donated Share Posted September 4, 2013 Still waiting on the vendor to step in and manage this thread...before it gets any further down-range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Hi everyone, Just wrapping up a much-needed week of vacation, so sorry for the delay. Frank and I have worked out a deal that I will be overseeing the broader manufacturing and vending of these hitches. Frank will continue to design and test, toward a completed product, which can then be reproduced via laser cut CAD file and a professional welder here in Texas to get things started. In summary, this does not really change anything for the end user. It's just specifics of the production and supply chain, which this good forum requires we disclose. Thank you. Please post any questions. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Please post any questions. When can we order! My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2e2vin Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I wish I would've waited. Anybody want an OEM hitch? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 ^ only if there are zero drag marks on the bottom of it ... LOL Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eny169 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 hey frank, will u still make them for us guys in Canada to avoid paying duties and higher shipping costs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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