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Old 08-24-2014, 04:36 PM
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Highboy trailer hitch?

Anyone make a 15k pound hitch for the highboy? Truck has a 10k pound bolt together hitch on it now. Trailer probably come in a little over that and would feel better with a stronger one. Thanks for any advice
 
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Old 08-24-2014, 04:48 PM
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In my searching I came up with curt #15300 but it also said it fit non highboy trucks. This cant be correct? Aren't rear frame rails different widths?
 
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Old 08-24-2014, 08:23 PM
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Yeah frames are different widths than highboys. A lot of places just dont care about that and will say it will fit and take your money. Good luck with that much weight behind a highboy
 
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Old 08-24-2014, 08:52 PM
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Towed the trailer yesterday for the first time it towed fine. Would just like to upgrade the hitch

 
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For that much weight your probly safest with an in frame hitch with a drop tongue. I have had mine for years as I have a dually. I have no fear of it breaking as it sits in between my frame rails, it weighs about 120 lbs seriously. There may be a pic of it in my photobucket. Computer problem and cant check.
 
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looks like draw-tite 41947

Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2" Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch 41947

double check before you buy, but it looks like it fits the 34" frames.
 
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