jst1more 40 #1 Posted August 3, 2015 I started working on a 58 rj and one point of concern is the hitch. I'm pretty sure this is a modification, and I would like to restore it back to original with the cable lift. I'm not sure of the dimensions or how close, or how much work, it would take to fabricate what i have back to original? Maybe it would be best to watch ebay for a hitch?ThanksScott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,276 #2 Posted August 3, 2015 That hitch was totally 'custom' built. You'll have to find the correct hitch. Not a bad hitch though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #3 Posted August 3, 2015 Unless you're going to be using implements that you need to raise, I'd stay with the hitch you have. Much better for general pulling. Looks well made too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #4 Posted August 3, 2015 Maybe, try a wanted ad in the classifieds? Worth a try, might net you an original. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jst1more 40 #5 Posted August 4, 2015 thanks for the input guys, I think I'll try my luck over in the classifieds. Price might scare me back to bolting on the modified hitchii'll 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,916 #6 Posted August 4, 2015 I got this hitch pretty cheap at last years show. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #7 Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) Another view showing the correct pin as well. Edited August 6, 2015 by MikesRJ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jst1more 40 #8 Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) This is my project rj, looks like I have quite a lot of work ahead of me.The next show I usually attend is the fall Mentone show, I'll keep my eyes open for a hitchthanks guys for your thoughts,Scott Edited August 5, 2015 by jst1more 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #9 Posted August 5, 2015 What's with the Hensler Nursery sign in the background? Are you at the Christmas tree farm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jst1more 40 #10 Posted August 6, 2015 Yes, I hang my work hat at hensler's where there is more shop space to tear into a project, so I often stick a horse in their shed. I'll give you a reminder this weekend and appreciate your offer to check your parts bin for a rj hitch.Scott 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #11 Posted August 6, 2015 Cool. My in-laws have a Christmas tree farm in IL. They've gotten their seedlings and pre-cuts from Hensler's for years. Are they still doing the Wheel Horse and ice cream weekend? I've never been able to make it over there for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jst1more 40 #12 Posted August 7, 2015 Small world Jason, I'm sure I know your in-laws. We had a lot of fun and participation with the wheel horse weekend for many years. We stopped doing the fall fest with pumpkins and weekend activities about two years ago. Doing all the Fall stuff starting in late August, and ending with Christmas in late Dec., too many weekends were spent working-- now Christmas trees keep us busy enough. Let me know if you find a hitch.Thanks,Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites