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Message No. 20768, Started by dschmidt45830 on 09/09/09

I am trying to build a hitch for my truck to pull a 20,000# wagon. Using 1/2" steel, what would be the most practical type of steel to use. One week ago I thought steel was steel, I had no idea!! I'm sure there are more questions that I haven't even thought of.

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Have a look at this page www.westyorkssteel.com Lots of info on steel specs...
No. 20775, Posted by Gary Sprake on 09/14/09, 01:25 PST.
Ditto to what cessna said.  By buying one you are taking advantage of...
No. 20771, Posted by twirly on 09/10/09, 05:57 PST.
DSCHMIDT45830:  There are more questions you need to ask so buy a comm...
No. 20769, Posted by cessna on 09/09/09, 23:35 PST.

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