Why are pulling hitches so expensive?

zstroken said:
Mat you selling hitches now?
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Yes but generally it's the whole kit 'n kaboodle.....2.5" receiver, heavy 4" square cross tube, adjustable pintle ring, sled bumpers, etc.

I make 'em one at a time to each truck's particular height, to whatever length, roll pan or bumper, behind bumper, under bumper, etc. Basically it needs to be set up just as you would pull it so that everything is directly in line with the pulling force as much as possible. I don't like 'em with the hitch down low and a big tall riser...just a recipe for disaster IMHO.

Have done both Dmax (simpler) and 3rd gen Dodge (not as simple).

Y'know, the hard way. And yes, they're probably overkill, but I think it's a rather critical piece of equipment that cannot break.
 
Moonlighters! LOL, day job not keeping you busy enough?

If Mat makes it I have no doubt that it is a nice piece! Probably critically over thought, but will be a nice piece!
 
is always good to see somebody overbuilding stuff these days.

Everybody seems to be finding ways to make things cheaper and cut corners.
 
BigB82789 said:
I see people wanting $400 for 4 pieces of metal welded together and a loop? Are they that hard to make. I need to get my hands on a welder and some steel....:doh:
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Are you talking about this hitch?

http://www.hide-a-wayz.com/bf-hitch.htm

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that's probably the hitch that they are talking about. I saw that hitch at Bowling Green and about SH*t when I saw what they are asking for it. Aside from the shank for the reciever tube, the rest of it isn't really that hard to make. I'm in the process of making a few modified versions of them. Still 1" plate, water jet cut instead of laser ( dunno anyone with one...) and all 1/4" plate to reinforce it. All I need now is the time to get the welding and final fab done on it and I'm set. The next project is the traction bars and driveshaft loops. All easy stuff to make, if you can find the time.....
 
Its a pretty good looking hitch, and if its welded by a person, I can see that getting expensive and time consuming being that its all TIG welded.
 
I can't see someone spending the time and money to write a program for an automatic welder for that. It isn't made on a large enough scale for the need for a robotic welder. It would be cheaper to pay a welder to knock it out than have a techie write the software......$.02
 
2500hdd said:
Let me guess, accountant? :D

You find 10,000 customers, and sell for $80.

Find 10 customers, sell for $800.

The more the merrier. No demand, no cheap deals.
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so if you found 10,000 customers and sold them for 80$ you would make $800,000

But if you found 10 customers and sold for $800 u would only make $8000 :what:
 
TMONEYDIESEL said:
so if you found 10,000 customers and sold them for 80$ you would make $800,000

But if you found 10 customers and sold for $800 u would only make $8000 :what:
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That isn't making money, that is just gross income! LOL
 
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In regards to the Hide-a-way Pulling Hitches- I'm the reason behind that hitch and its a stud. Yes it is tig welded by human and after it is welded it is baked to heat releave the metal. Also its made out of 4140 steel and the mount pins are made special for these hitches so you dont break a pin they are about 3 times stronger than the grade 8 bolts.The hitch is over built and to be honest they are too cheap at $399. I have the first one made and it cost us about $800. We are not getting rich off these hitches. These are made for the serious puller by pullers. I will never break a hitch and its because of the over built of it. They also stand a 100% behind there Hitches and these guys love Truck Pulling. That is why they built these hitches. Thanks for a great hitch Scott.
 
whatever you built it out of or however you build it, please make it safe, i almost got killed twice last summer flagging cause of shoddy hitches......
 
zstroken said:
That isn't supply and demand, that is quantities of scale! But that is the price that the supplier is happy selling them at for 'X' quantity.
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Not quite. It is supply and demand, and the correct term you are looking for is economies of scale....which is not what you describe. I'll be more than happy to explain the difference and/or the "Wal-mart theory" which is something totally different as well.
 
Timbeaux38 said:
Not quite. It is supply and demand, and the correct term you are looking for is economies of scale....which is not what you describe. I'll be more than happy to explain the difference and/or the "Wal-mart theory" which is something totally different as well.
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It might be economies of scale, it has only been 13 years since my last econ class.
My wal-mart theory was over simplified for the lay person a version of mass production/buying in bulk. There is a lot more going on than just buying the large quantity at walmart. Questionable ethics comes to mind.
 
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Hey Brian. My Friend works at a fab shop That has a laser and is cutting the 1" plate next week. I already have the solid 2x2 hitch. My cost in the material to make the ring is not crazy expensive. I'm having a few made and I could hook ya up. Give me a call.
 
HIGH TECH RAM said:
Hey Brian. My Friend works at a fab shop That has a laser and is cutting the 1" plate next week. I already have the solid 2x2 hitch. My cost in the material to make the ring is not crazy expensive. I'm having a few made and I could hook ya up. Give me a call.
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How long is he going to be working on it? I'm gonna be busy over the weekend.
 
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