Trailer hitch upgrade/replacement and jack upgrade

trailer upgrades, new tongue jack and 2 5/16 inch adjustable hitch install

[@Temuba]

Overkill? Anything worth doing, is worth overdoing. I think you can put the trailers load at that point with no issues. Nice job.

[@jps2308]

I much much rather have overkill than underkill 🤣 great job!!!

[@larryvollmar8763]

I always enjoy watching your videos and I know this is an older video. I rebuild trailers like lowboys, flatbed, step deck, etc. Downhill with short circuit Meg does not get enough penetration for hitches. My go to is gas shielded flux core because the seismic wire has ductility and stretches a little bit. I have seen trailers inspected and they seem downhill welds on them put out of service. Again, I’m not criticizing your work. It looks good and I always believe in overdoing it, but I agree with the other person who said dual shielded, flux core or 7018 should’ve been used.

[@bhall9537]

Mother nature's welds are tough

[@bcbloc02]

better to over do than under do!

[@WoodNMetalWorkshop]

ALWAYS 👍

[@k30mtb78]

First video I’ve seen from your channel. This is just the type of content I look for! getting right to the point of the thumbnail

[@WoodNMetalWorkshop]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@DaltonP2156]

I woulda been watching that thing with a mini sledge from the start lol. I like your smarter not harder approach tho lol

[@WoodNMetalWorkshop]

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[@Oldtech51]

Not a job for short circuit MIG. Gas shielded fluxcore or 7018 would be best.

[@WoodNMetalWorkshop]

Please explain your thoughts on this?
I have no issues with using short circuit mig in this case, I can easily weld within the machines parameters 3/8". the amount of weld is far beyond what is needed for strength.
Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Oldtech51]

@WoodNMetalWorkshop With mig, it is too easy to make a nice-looking weld that is structurally very weak.

[@DirtRoadLanding]

Awesome work, Thank you! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@WoodNMetalWorkshop]

Our pleasure!

[@MegaRiffraff]

I just did this to mine , i went with a pintle hook , thought it would be a little stronger I use the trailer to move my backhoe it’s heavy.

[@WoodNMetalWorkshop]

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[@ahoo5753]

Space aliens are saying why doses their tools make funny music

[@WoodNMetalWorkshop]

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[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

One more weld on stand in front cross bar and top of front on bracing

[@WoodNMetalWorkshop]

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[@pitin8201]

Is that flux core?

[@WoodNMetalWorkshop]

No, solid .045