Welding To A Hitch Head

[Eaglelover]

Hi All: I want to add a second friction sway control to my hitch set up. I have the plate mount for the sway ball but need to cut and weld the flat plate to the side of the head. Has anyone done this? I believe the head is cast and not sure how it will accept a weld. The ball plate is drawn steel. Thanks; Frank

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Eaglelover

Hi All: I want to add a second friction sway control to my hitch set up. I have the plate mount for the sway ball but need to cut and weld the flat plate to the side of the head. Has anyone done this? I believe the head is cast and not sure how it will accept a weld. The ball plate is drawn steel. Thanks; Frank

Have done it several times to wdh heads. The main part of the head is cast steel and will accept welding. Make sure you 45° both sides of the mating parts to get good penetration.

[castlemusic]

I did this with the hitch for my popup. Welded the sway bar ball right next to the hitch ball. Worked perfectly for years! Wish I had a pix to show you... I sold that draw bar with the camper. Go for it!