"Wayne Cook" wrote in message
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On Tue, 13 Sep 2005 03:15:06 GMT, RoyJ wrote:

The 1"x4" steel bar has about the same polar section modulus (failure by
torsion) as a piece of 2"x4"x .120. It should bend at about 1500 pounds
at the point where the bike mounts. A couple of good chuck holes should
bend it.

Did you figure in the fact that it was held on both ends.

Wayne, here's how the 1"x4" steel bar is mounted. Roy, i think it's strong
enough for my application, but i DO appreciate your input.
http://www.wallys-speed-shop.com/mounting_bolts.JPG
Also, I welded two 4'x6" 1/4" gussets to the L bracket.
http://www.wallys-speed-shop.com/new_gussets.JPG
here's the finished hitch... i 'm not taking it off anymore!!! (i smacked my
head on the jeep, left a nice cut!)
http://www.wallys-speed-shop.com/painted_gussets.jpg

thanks,
walt