Create the Bottom Portion of the Truck Crane. It also allowed me to position the crane to the side of the truck so it did not interfere with truck bed access. This second receiver hitch provided additional strength and stability. I used pre-existing holes in both the bumper and the frame, to determine its location. I constructed this secondary receiver hitch from a few short pieces of square tubing. To meet these requirements, I decided the first step was to create and mount a second receiver hitch on my truck.
Mount a Second Receiver Hitch for the Truck Crane
I was also worried that a bolted down truck crane would get in my way when hauling other items like plywood. However, I was not sure I wanted to lug an extra 170 pounds of weight everywhere I drove. I initially considered purchasing a commercial truck crane for $500 that I would bolt to the bed of my truck.