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Old 07-04-2017, 11:03 PM   #24
rapid49
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Re: My 56 Suburban Carrier

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly View Post
Just my opinion but as close as the receiver is to the tank I'd weld a plate on that receiver hitch tube on the tank side..just to keep from inadvertently damaging the tank..but that looks good
I cut a piece of 1/4" plate and beveled the plate and receiver for good penetration welded and ground everything smooth . If I get hit in the rear it may smash the tank but there will be no sharp edges to puncture it and the hitch will not be able to come thru the receiver. Thanks for the input .
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