Let's see your pullin hitches!!! - Page 27 - Competition Diesel.Com

Jacob 76 · 11-09-2011, 02:18 PM

This may sound dumb but I've read through this entire thread (almost) and am still unclear as to what is technically "illegal" for a hitch. When you have the type that pulls from above the rear axle on some sort of pivot, is this what I've heard called a "trick hitch" or can this be used in classes requiring a Reese style hitch?

JerrodGlover · 11-09-2011, 06:24 PM

A "Trick Hitch" is one that will move up or forward during a pull. What you have described pulling down from above the axle is part of a drawbar type hitch. Most places will say that if it does not tie into the rear axle it can be looked at as a Reese Style.

Jacob 76 · 11-09-2011, 10:49 PM

That makes sense now. Thanks. So is there any geometry that can be used to figure out what angle to have the drawbar come down at so it plants the truck better or is it mostly a trial and error thing?

smokedu · 11-16-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcolesanti

Here's mine.

Like this setup very nice

Diablo650Hemi · 01-05-2012, 05:45 PM

Here's Mine

another

smoke machine · 01-16-2012, 07:39 AM

24.** The hitch must be a "Reese"-style hitch; reinforcements are permitted. Trick hitches are prohibited.* The hooking point must be the rear-most point on the vehicle and must be rearward of the stock location of the tailgate. The hitch must be horizontal to the ground and stationary in all directions.* Bumpers may be notched or removed. The hitch's height from the ground may not exceed 26 inches. The hooking point must have a minimum 3.00-inch inside diameter opening for the sled hook. The hooking point will be measured to the top of the clevis loop.

Y'all think a super street hitch will pass if it still has a Reese receiver built into it?

smoke machine · 01-16-2012, 06:57 PM

ok i asked our tech guy and he said it has to be a actual reese style. my hitch is tucked up as close as it can be. Protrudes past the tailgate handle just enough to break the plane. Is there anything that will help with a basic hitch built like this?

MoPower05 · 01-17-2012, 05:41 AM

Mine

Supports rear of the axle

MoPower05 · 01-23-2012, 06:12 AM

Completed

Wiltse · 02-12-2012, 05:00 PM

Any More pictures of any non Reese type hitches long drawbar type

nborga87 · 02-12-2012, 08:04 PM

I see a few hitches on here use the round hook for pintle hitches. If im not mistaken those things are barely three inches inside diameter. I would say you d have to be careful with them because they wont work at some places. I thought a lot of places require a 3 1/2 or 3 3/4 inch hole.

bubba2400 · 02-12-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nborga87

I see a few hitches on here use the round hook for pintle hitches. If im not mistaken those things are barely three inches inside diameter. I would say you d have to be careful with them because they wont work at some places. I thought a lot of places require a 3 1/2 or 3 3/4 inch hole.

Those are also cast material. Not the best choice for a pulling hitch. Especially when the ring is opened up to pass the 3.75" rule.

*RJM06590* · 02-12-2012, 09:10 PM

Yeah I had one with the large D ring and it started to bend with one hook. I have a drawbar setup to go on, just haven't gotten to it yet.

nborga87 · 02-12-2012, 10:52 PM

so you are gonna bring it out and pull with us this year rob?

*RJM06590* · 02-12-2012, 11:17 PM

We'll see what happens, I'll hit Chestertown, Cecilton, the fair, and Easton at the least.

nborga87 · 02-12-2012, 11:25 PM

thats good im glad to hear it

Fireman450 · 02-13-2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nborga87

I see a few hitches on here use the round hook for pintle hitches. If im not mistaken those things are barely three inches inside diameter. I would say you d have to be careful with them because they wont work at some places. I thought a lot of places require a 3 1/2 or 3 3/4 inch hole.

Ive ran a pintle style for the past two years now without a bit of trouble had to take out a little materal for the hook but not enough to make any huge difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJM06590

Yeah I had one with the large D ring and it started to bend with one hook. I have a drawbar setup to go on, just haven't gotten to it yet.

I wanting to go with a Drawbar style this year since im going 3.0. Anyone got any good pics of your 3.0 hitches??

*RJM06590* · 02-13-2012, 04:39 PM

When I put it in I'll take some. Gotta put the engine back in first haha.

Fireman450 · 02-14-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RJM06590

When I put it in I'll take some. Gotta put the engine back in first haha.

I got time lol mines still not all the way apart yet.. Gonna set the cab off this weekend to get some frame work done.

nborga87 · 02-14-2012, 05:05 PM

Come on guys times tickin pullin season is right around the corner.

11-09-2011, 02:18 PM	#521
Jacob 76 Name: Jacob 76 Title: Let'er Buck Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Member`s Gallery Posts: 365	This may sound dumb but I've read through this entire thread (almost) and am still unclear as to what is technically "illegal" for a hitch. When you have the type that pulls from above the rear axle on some sort of pivot, is this what I've heard called a "trick hitch" or can this be used in classes requiring a Reese style hitch? __________________ Darcy - 12v 97 F350, back-halved, 4 linked, and 24" of rear travel and 16" front. Herman - Twin Turbo 7.3 Currently setting with a great big hole in the block...

11-09-2011, 10:49 PM	#523
Jacob 76 Name: Jacob 76 Title: Let'er Buck Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Member`s Gallery Posts: 365	That makes sense now. Thanks. So is there any geometry that can be used to figure out what angle to have the drawbar come down at so it plants the truck better or is it mostly a trial and error thing? __________________ Darcy - 12v 97 F350, back-halved, 4 linked, and 24" of rear travel and 16" front. Herman - Twin Turbo 7.3 Currently setting with a great big hole in the block...

01-16-2012, 07:39 AM	#526
smoke machine Name: smoke machine Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,085	24.** The hitch must be a "Reese"-style hitch; reinforcements are permitted. Trick hitches are prohibited.* The hooking point must be the rear-most point on the vehicle and must be rearward of the stock location of the tailgate. The hitch must be horizontal to the ground and stationary in all directions.* Bumpers may be notched or removed. The hitch's height from the ground may not exceed 26 inches. The hooking point must have a minimum 3.00-inch inside diameter opening for the sled hook. The hooking point will be measured to the top of the clevis loop. Y'all think a super street hitch will pass if it still has a Reese receiver built into it? __________________ Haul truck 07.5 45% over 467.7fmw/484 856hp uncorrected 918hp corrected Street/drag truck 07 5.9 just getting started 10.02 @ 136.5mph on fuel Proline Tuned!!!

01-16-2012, 06:57 PM	#527
smoke machine Name: smoke machine Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,085	ok i asked our tech guy and he said it has to be a actual reese style. my hitch is tucked up as close as it can be. Protrudes past the tailgate handle just enough to break the plane. Is there anything that will help with a basic hitch built like this? __________________ Haul truck 07.5 45% over 467.7fmw/484 856hp uncorrected 918hp corrected Street/drag truck 07 5.9 just getting started 10.02 @ 136.5mph on fuel Proline Tuned!!!

01-17-2012, 05:41 AM	#528
MoPower05 Name: MoPower05 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myakka City/Sarasota/Bradenton, FL Member`s Gallery Posts: 620	Mine Supports rear of the axle __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/mopower08 AfterHoursDiesel.com

11-09-2011, 06:24 PM	#522
JerrodGlover Name: JerrodGlover Title: Pulling God Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,122	A "Trick Hitch" is one that will move up or forward during a pull. What you have described pulling down from above the axle is part of a drawbar type hitch. Most places will say that if it does not tie into the rear axle it can be looked at as a Reese Style.

01-23-2012, 06:12 AM	#529
MoPower05 Name: MoPower05 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myakka City/Sarasota/Bradenton, FL Member`s Gallery Posts: 620	Completed __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/mopower08 AfterHoursDiesel.com

02-12-2012, 05:00 PM	#530
Wiltse Name: Wiltse Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maple Park IL Member`s Gallery Posts: 189	Any More pictures of any non Reese type hitches long drawbar type __________________ 1997 F-350 Hypermax 7.3 p pump powered

02-12-2012, 08:04 PM	#531
nborga87 Name: nborga87 Title: Poor Boy Puller Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cordova, MD Member`s Gallery Posts: 788	I see a few hitches on here use the round hook for pintle hitches. If im not mistaken those things are barely three inches inside diameter. I would say you d have to be careful with them because they wont work at some places. I thought a lot of places require a 3 1/2 or 3 3/4 inch hole. __________________ Nick Borga 1993 Dodge "Strictly Business" aka "The Smokin' Pickle" Team All Hooked Up Mid-Atlantic Pulling Association

02-12-2012, 09:10 PM	#533
RJM06590 Name: RJM06590 Title: What to do Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Middletown, DE Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,913	Yeah I had one with the large D ring and it started to bend with one hook. I have a drawbar setup to go on, just haven't gotten to it yet. __________________ 95 Fummins, 'Keep Em Cummin' 93 Ford F250 plow truck <Theoretic Designs! Thank you! http://robsdiesel.com/

02-12-2012, 10:52 PM	#534
nborga87 Name: nborga87 Title: Poor Boy Puller Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cordova, MD Member`s Gallery Posts: 788	so you are gonna bring it out and pull with us this year rob? __________________ Nick Borga 1993 Dodge "Strictly Business" aka "The Smokin' Pickle" Team All Hooked Up Mid-Atlantic Pulling Association

02-12-2012, 11:17 PM	#535
RJM06590 Name: RJM06590 Title: What to do Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Middletown, DE Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,913	We'll see what happens, I'll hit Chestertown, Cecilton, the fair, and Easton at the least. __________________ 95 Fummins, 'Keep Em Cummin' 93 Ford F250 plow truck <Theoretic Designs! Thank you! http://robsdiesel.com/

02-12-2012, 11:25 PM	#536
nborga87 Name: nborga87 Title: Poor Boy Puller Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cordova, MD Member`s Gallery Posts: 788	thats good im glad to hear it __________________ Nick Borga 1993 Dodge "Strictly Business" aka "The Smokin' Pickle" Team All Hooked Up Mid-Atlantic Pulling Association

02-13-2012, 04:39 PM	#538
RJM06590 Name: RJM06590 Title: What to do Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Middletown, DE Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,913	When I put it in I'll take some. Gotta put the engine back in first haha. __________________ 95 Fummins, 'Keep Em Cummin' 93 Ford F250 plow truck <Theoretic Designs! Thank you! http://robsdiesel.com/

02-14-2012, 05:05 PM	#540
nborga87 Name: nborga87 Title: Poor Boy Puller Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cordova, MD Member`s Gallery Posts: 788	Come on guys times tickin pullin season is right around the corner. __________________ Nick Borga 1993 Dodge "Strictly Business" aka "The Smokin' Pickle" Team All Hooked Up Mid-Atlantic Pulling Association