JRD81 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Hey all, This will be a first post for me - I’ve been stalking around for a bit as my wife and I have been gutting and renovating a 1981 Toyota Sunrader. We’re trying to put the finishing touches on it, but I’ve run into an odd issue that hopefully some of you can shed light on. The hitch is a very strange size, and was perhaps cut off at some point? I’m attaching a photo. Inner measures 1.75” and the outer is 2”. The hole for the locking pin is pretty far back, much further than I’m used to. I was hoping to run a very small rear cargo carrier for a bucket with hose, some extra fuel, etc. but neither a 1 1/4” nor a 2” hitch fit. Has anyone run into this? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Looks kind of home made to me. Some had a flange on the end but the interior size still would be 2 or 1 1/4. What does the interior measure? Usually the tube is at least 12 gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRD81 Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 Interior measures 1.75” - feasible that it was home made, but the welded sections under the bumper/frame look like others have described coming on their Toyota’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extech Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 definitly homemade. does the thinwall square tube go all the way back to the frame mount? that tube should be at least .125 wall. is that a bumper it's welded to or a drain hose box?. if all you're doing is using it for the carrier find a square tube that fits and adapt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRD81 Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 It’s welded to the bumper, all the way back. Looks like there’s an old 1.25” piece it was put over the top of….I’d bet someone cut the old one and installed this one over top. Thanks for the detective work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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