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Flag Pole Hitch Mount

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by big_jarv, Jun 4, 2016.

  1. Jun 4, 2016 at 9:06 AM
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    big_jarv

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    Does anyone have a recommendation for one of these?

    Thank you! :oldglory::oldglory::oldglory:
     
  2. Jun 4, 2016 at 9:15 AM
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  3. Jun 4, 2016 at 9:30 AM
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    Did you make that?
    I'm looking to buy one already made.
     
  4. Jun 4, 2016 at 9:32 AM
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  5. Jun 4, 2016 at 2:04 PM
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    Works for me perfect. Left it in all weekend long last weekend..
     
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  7. Jun 4, 2016 at 2:06 PM
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    PvilleJohn

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    Nice!
     
  8. Jun 4, 2016 at 8:40 PM
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    Yea. Pretty much it. Take that 2" pvc. I drilled new holes for receiver and then 2 1/2" holes for two bolts and drilled a hole in the bolts to lock it. And then 2 eye boltsimage.jpg
     
  9. Jun 13, 2016 at 1:24 PM
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    Okay so I got the mount.
    Can anyone suggest a pole? I want something sturdy that I won't have to worry about breaking while driving.
     
  10. Jun 13, 2016 at 1:31 PM
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    PVC..gotten my grocery getter up to 80 on the highway with it on..never an issue
     
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  11. Jun 13, 2016 at 1:38 PM
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    FUCK YA

    That's awesome I'm gonna make one at work for Canada day
     
  12. Jun 13, 2016 at 2:17 PM
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    That's it just pvc? Is it reinforced?
     
  13. Jun 13, 2016 at 3:41 PM
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    Nope. 2" thick to fit in the hitch. I have 2 1/2" bolts in mine but to keep it in place and from being stolen
     
  14. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:20 PM
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    I got it all built. I reinforced it with 1 1/2 inch pvc. I also bolted through them so it's harder to steal.
    However I need to take my flag back.
    I went 4x6 and I think the 3x5 will be better
     
  15. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:30 PM
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    I have 4x6 and it's fine. Depending on how tall you made the pole. Can never have too much 'MURICA
     
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  16. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:36 PM
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    I made the pole too short.
    But yes never too much Merica!

    I'll post a photo when it's all done.
     
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  17. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:39 PM
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    Forget to compensate for how much the hitch covers?
     
  18. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:59 PM
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    For 30 bucks it's a good deal!
     
  19. Jun 13, 2016 at 6:22 PM
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    No I put it in and stood in my bed and eyed it. I didn't think about the length of the flag though.

    Did you a new hole in the receiver? I want to because it sticks out super far especially with my long bed.
     
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    This thread needs more 'Merica :oldglory::101010::oldglory:
     
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