sled_22 845 Posted October 22, 2020 I'm looking for some cleaver addons that do not require welding to add a receiver hitch or ball to my Foreman. Rather than threading a smaller shanked ball into the tow hole, does anyone have any other 2" ball hitch hook ups. I'd like for my fourwheeler to pull my 4'x7' trailer with light loads on primarily flat ground. Thanks, Sled Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,413 Posted October 22, 2020 I have one of these on my 06. Has a drop basket so I needed something that would stick out far enough to clear the basket. That said, if I put a lot of weight on it, the leverage really pulls up on the rear end, so not something I would recommend if you plan on having much weight on the ball. http://www.komodoatvacc.com/ATV-3-Way-Receiver-Hitch_p_2.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87Iroc 344 Posted October 22, 2020 I put this on mine... https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JMKC7O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,498 Posted October 22, 2020 4 hours ago, jeepwm69 said: I have one of these on my 06. Has a drop basket so I needed something that would stick out far enough to clear the basket. That said, if I put a lot of weight on it, the leverage really pulls up on the rear end, so not something I would recommend if you plan on having much weight on the ball. http://www.komodoatvacc.com/ATV-3-Way-Receiver-Hitch_p_2.html are you talking about the swing pivoting ? I've had that happen a few times myself ... i started finishing a load of wood ... with about 50lbs of weight on the hitch... to be as close to getting the weight equal all four wheels (actually 3 being the stock 300 fwd is not locked in the front dif) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,140 Posted October 23, 2020 No Welding ? LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,498 Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) not on mine, i just just use a hitch ball... if i need the hook and drag deal, just wrap a hook and chain around the ball and carry on... dîdnt you mod your hitch ? Edit: pardon me for going a tad off subject... lol! Edited October 23, 2020 by _Wilson_™ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,140 Posted October 23, 2020 With just a little bit of welding you can change it up and quick change and put what ever you want on there for different applications 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted October 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Fishfiles said: No Welding ? LOL I don't have a welder which is why i say that. I could always go to a friends shop and weld on it but i was basically looking for what Jeep showed. I was kind of envisioning a bracket that tied into the differential bracket or something along those lines instead of a single bolt through the original hitch hole. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROV 1,433 Posted October 23, 2020 7 hours ago, 87Iroc said: I put this on mine... https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JMKC7O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Me too. Used it for years on my Rancher and put it on my Rubicon 5 years ago. Works well for me. I've dragged trees and power poles, ice fishing shelters and sleds and trailers. I think mine was Kolpin but it's exactly the same. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,498 Posted October 23, 2020 1 hour ago, sled_22 said: I don't have a welder which is why i say that. I could always go to a friends shop and weld on it but i was basically looking for what Jeep showed. I was kind of envisioning a bracket that tied into the differential bracket or something along those lines instead of a single bolt through the original hitch hole. you could always double tap (drill a secound hole) the hitch ... two bolts holes with add on hit h jeep posted ... something was said about the hitch turning side ways ... which can happen, but if you do choose a weld method ... id un hook the battery, and cdi on the bike before you do>>> just a good idea IMO. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubiDan 596 Posted October 27, 2020 I bought this one for mine and just as I expected it pivoted where it is mounted so a little welding has to be done. I'm not a big fan of Harbor Freight but it looks to be built well and the price was right. https://www.harborfreight.com/atv-hitch-adapter-65961.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamKnouff 148 Posted October 27, 2020 Hmm, not seeing any talk about JB Weld? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,498 Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) I'd try more torq on the mounting bolt ... 1st, looks to have enough room (from inside the receiver) to drill another hole from the bottom just south of the main mounting bolt, I'd go with grade 8 bolts. Edited October 27, 2020 by _Wilson_™ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubiDan 596 Posted October 27, 2020 I torqued it down quite a bit but when I had a heavy load of wood on the trailer it would pivot when I backed up while turning. I'd put a bolt through the bottom but my ball mounts would have to have a slot ground or cut in them to clear the bolt. This probably wouldn't be a bad thing for the four wheeler but they're going to be for my truck also and I don't want to compromise any strength when I'm pulling a heavy load. I think I can weld a bead on each side of the bottom of the receiver and it should keep it from pivoting. If not I'll just weld it to the four wheeler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,498 Posted October 27, 2020 ah... you didn't mention they / it was going on your truck, kind of limits you on welding options. how much weight (hitch tongue weight) is hitch rated for ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubiDan 596 Posted October 28, 2020 6 hours ago, _Wilson_™ said: ah... you didn't mention they / it was going on your truck, kind of limits you on welding options. how much weight (hitch tongue weight) is hitch rated for ? The receiver is for my four wheeler but the ball hitch mounts that I'll use with it will be used for my truck and four wheeler so I definitely don't want to compromise the strength of them when using them on the truck. My truck is an F250 and I'm not really sure what it's rated for but I'm sure it's quite a bit. What I mostly pull with it is a 5X10 trailer loaded down with wood and that's quite a bit of weight. I've got a car hauler and occasionally haul a car but not too often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,498 Posted October 28, 2020 oh, so just a small trailer, i thought maybe something larger .. what i was talking about double drilling the hitch, not the pin resceiver, other then welding it, can't really see any other way to keep it from turning to left, or right when under strain, a counter sunk plow point bolt would be perfect for the second hole. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubiDan 596 Posted October 28, 2020 That would work if I have enough room behind the bolt hole on the Honda hitch. I'll have to check it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBRider 1,392 Posted October 28, 2020 Bolt it on square and just tack it on both sides, that way you can just hit it with a zip cut to remove it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slowindown 494 Posted October 28, 2020 On 10/22/2020 at 12:37 PM, sled_22 said: I'm looking for some cleaver addons that do not require welding to add a receiver hitch or ball to my Foreman. Rather than threading a smaller shanked ball into the tow hole, does anyone have any other 2" ball hitch hook ups. I'd like for my fourwheeler to pull my 4'x7' trailer with light loads on primarily flat ground. Thanks, Sled I have thought about replacing the factory tow piece with one of these. They bolt in the same spot. No welding. https://www.ebay.com/itm/KFI-Rear-2-Receiver-Hitch-for-2005-2019-Honda-Foreman-TRX500-Solid-Axle-Only/254231763794 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,498 Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, RubiDan said: That would work if I have enough room behind the bolt hole on the Honda hitch. I'll have to check it out. ive used those in a few places where a standard bolt head might be an intrusion on clearance, and welding couldn't done, the deal with those bolts is get a longer thread, and start the nut on first! because you might have to grip the lower exposed thread with pliers or vise grips etc to get the 4 teeth seated, and the flat head flush, and the diameter of the hole drilled , would need to be ONE, or, TWO sizes larger then the diameter of the drill bit. Edit: just a note I'm not one in favor of drilling, or welding on a oem honda draw bar... unless it's REALLY severes a purpose for a long time. Edited October 28, 2020 by _Wilson_™ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,140 Posted October 28, 2020 15 hours ago, _Wilson_™ said: oh, so just a small trailer, i thought maybe something larger .. what i was talking about double drilling the hitch, not the pin resceiver, other then welding it, can't really see any other way to keep it from turning to left, or right when under strain, a counter sunk plow point bolt would be perfect for the second hole. I'd call it a flush head plow bolt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted October 28, 2020 2 hours ago, slowindown said: I have thought about replacing the factory tow piece with one of these. They bolt in the same spot. No welding. https://www.ebay.com/itm/KFI-Rear-2-Receiver-Hitch-for-2005-2019-Honda-Foreman-TRX500-Solid-Axle-Only/254231763794 This is essentially exactly what i was looking for. Thank you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,413 Posted October 28, 2020 Just now, sled_22 said: This is essentially exactly what i was looking for. Thank you. Post pics when you get it please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted October 28, 2020 Just now, jeepwm69 said: Post pics when you get it please! There was some posted in a review of it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
