Anyone modify their BW Hitch release arm?
I have a 2009 F-450 DRW and I stand about 5'8". The only way I can remove the pin and open the jaws on my BW hitch is with a step stool. I was wondering if anyone has done any mods to make it easier...
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Thanks for the compliments!
Ok, here are more pics of the mechanics of my custom step. I don't care if anyone builds one of these but only for your "personal" use as I have this design documented in many places as MINE.
The step sets on 1.5" sq tube. The sleeve is custom made out of two pcs of angle to give about 1/16" slop around the tube.
There is a bolt hole already in the bed crossmember that I bolted the top angle to. The drilled hole was to add another bolt. Later designs I simple added a couple self drilling screws in that are to the crossmember thru the angle for stability.
What i like about this is I can easily reach into my toolbox and hitch from this one location and it tucks away being almost invisible.
Ok, here are more pics of the mechanics of my custom step. I don't care if anyone builds one of these but only for your "personal" use as I have this design documented in many places as MINE.
The step sets on 1.5" sq tube. The sleeve is custom made out of two pcs of angle to give about 1/16" slop around the tube.
There is a bolt hole already in the bed crossmember that I bolted the top angle to. The drilled hole was to add another bolt. Later designs I simple added a couple self drilling screws in that are to the crossmember thru the angle for stability.
What i like about this is I can easily reach into my toolbox and hitch from this one location and it tucks away being almost invisible.
