RoadWarrior420 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hi all, I am in the final part of deciding on which HDT to purchase. I will of course be putting on an ET Sr hitch. I called them and the closest "authorized installer" is in New Hampshire (I am in Long Island NY). Is this something that my truck shop couldn't do? Also, depending on where I get my truck, (Oregon, Georgia or Michigan) I may want to drop it off somewhere and have it singled mid and have the hitch installed. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddshjs Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Any truck shop that has done frame repair or frame modifications can do the work. The key things are can they safely handle the weight (750 pounds), forklift is the right tool for that, having a magnetic drill reduces the time to drill mounting holes in the truck frame significantly reduces the time of installation. But installs have been done with large hand drills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Bring the shop you are considering pictures from the ET site showing what it looks like and how it is mounted. The shop doing your singling should be able to handle it and you probably have to wait till that is done anyway. As ddshjs advises, they are heavy so you would want it shipped direct to the shop unless you have a forklift yourself. You could always come to the ECR rally and see if you could talk Henry into doing an install there. 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Yeah, I know, you guys love to see the Old Goat busting his chops doing field installs. It might come as a surprise that he didn't do any installs at the National Rally this year and enjoyed being able to participate in all the BS sessions immensely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 I know a guy who has installed several ETs for guys. Shipped to him or you haul there. He also can single and do what ever you need. He is in Canada about an hour from Buffalo or 2.6 hrs from Mich. If that's an option send me a PM and I can send info to you for him. Cost is good and with the CND $ so bad now you save about 30% on the dollar. Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 RoadWarrior420Fellow Long Islander here. I'm in the Huntington area. I'd check with Axel Anderson in Medford. Heard they're pretty fair and do everything including bodywork for trucks. Huntington Brake & Equipment might also be good. As mentioned above, bring some pictures. It's always nice to "be there" making sure the result is what you were expecting. -Steve "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 I for one will second Henry& Tom and the fantastic work they both do at the rally, they did mine last year at the ECR and very grateful they did, but as Henry said it will be nice to attend the BS sessions instead this year!!!!!!!! 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 I happened to know the Old Goat personally and know that he holds advanced degree in BS, I'd say at least Masters if not PhD. But he also operates on the principle, business before "pleasure", he will gladly shorten his attendance to various BS sessions, if there is a soul at the Rally with a powerfully need for an ET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadWarrior420 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Thank you for all of the replies. Where and when and what is the ECR Rally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadWarrior420 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Never mind I just saw what it is! I am will be at the Masters Golf Tournament in GA with 3 of my buddies with my HDT and 5 er (hopefully)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEIFamily Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I once saw a guy install one in a Canadian winter with a tripod made from 4x4 posts! Can't seem to remember who it was though 2006 Volvo 670 singled long 2011 Heartland Sundance 3300CK 2006 Smart passion 2001 F350 DRW CREWCAB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I can see a tractor with a bucket, chain sliding it right in place. That is what I comtemplating. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Glen you could use a engine hoist as well. I moved my hitch between trucks like that with a cherry picker or shop crane or whatever you want to or have heard it called. Worked very well in combination with a couple of lifting straps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 engine hoist are great but not in dirt. This install will be in gravel road. Owner has a small Kobota Tractor with a bucket on front. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Glen, your ET is happening, most part are in, The best way to hoist an ET is a three point method. we temporarily remove the two rear bolts holding the stop plates and replace them with two hoist rings. The bolts are 1/2 inch so you will need two 1/2 in rings. (use rings, hooks are not as safe) 1 1/2" strap has plenty of lifting capacity, establish two cross lifting points by bringing it to the center again. Go under the upper dogbone shaft and over to the center again and ratchet. Do couple of small lifts to see if the hitch balanced and flat, might have to shift the straps a bit here and there until the hitch is nice and flat. Anything that can lift 750 pounds works, engine hoist, fork lift, bucket hoist, overhead hoist, tripod, Even front of Vern's Jeep. Yah, it's probably strong enough. Now we ponder the next step. We didn't dare to move the hitch lifting contraption, so we backed the truck under it. Note the backup lights on and precision guidance by Vern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Already started? Original time was February. If it be ready soon I will get bed builder to install. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Trying to advance things, looks like I'll be getting new knees in February. Doc tells me he will not consider hitch building as appropriate physical therapy regimen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Ouch, Prayers for you. I'm 59 and right knee bothers me. Stairs gives the worse pain. If it comes to completion early shoot me PM or email. Builder should be finished with truck first or second week of January. His words. Will let him install hitch. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Glen, check this out. http://www.conformis.com/ Incredible new procedure, got this old engineer excited,, plus it uses 3D, almost like designing hitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 The pool will be good pt once the incisions heal Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Glen, sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadWarrior420 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I just purchased a 2013 Volvo 730. I will be putting on an ET Sr hitch however I was just informed that I need to extend the frame 24" to accommodate it. Is it really necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom& Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I have a 2011 Volvo 730 singled mid, 230" wb, 30' overall front bumper to end of frame, ET SR hitch, with room for Smart, did not need to extend frame. 2011 vnl730 D13 435/1650 I-shift singled mid 2015 Keystone Raptor 425ts 2015 Smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadWarrior420 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I have a 2011 Volvo 730 singled mid, 230" wb, 30' overall front bumper to end of frame, ET SR hitch, with room for Smart, did not need to extend frame. I am going to keep my truck tandem, does that matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 deleted 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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