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I know a few on here have them, and I just picked up a 6" adjustable lockable for my 2010 4x4and I have to tell you I am a little scared to use it, it sure does not seem heavy duty enough.
Now I am use to just a drop down hitch that I bolt on a ball and then a spot of weld
The DT the part that goes into the receiver seems awful light and the part with the ***** on it seem like there is no way that pin sticking out will hold a trailer when you set one on. and the ***** even have some movement.
Some needs to tell me its all in my head and this is how far technology has come since I bought my last one 10 years ago, I just can't get over the fact that you need a heavy hunk of metal to do the job.
Just would like to know how they have worked for others, and I do think I could of got by with the 4" but better safe then sorry.
Now I am use to just a drop down hitch that I bolt on a ball and then a spot of weld
The DT the part that goes into the receiver seems awful light and the part with the ***** on it seem like there is no way that pin sticking out will hold a trailer when you set one on. and the ***** even have some movement.
Some needs to tell me its all in my head and this is how far technology has come since I bought my last one 10 years ago, I just can't get over the fact that you need a heavy hunk of metal to do the job.
Just would like to know how they have worked for others, and I do think I could of got by with the 4" but better safe then sorry.
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Mine can drop 10", my truck is lifted so I needed more. I haven't had any problems with it so far. Seems like a good hitch to me. The hitch is on my truck in my signature pic, kinda hard to see but it's there 
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Yes the 6" was to much bottomed out in the driveway
should of went with the 4" , doubt I will buy another one have a few different drops in the garage just use them, hate to spend another $190.
But they are sure nice looking
should of went with the 4" , doubt I will buy another one have a few different drops in the garage just use them, hate to spend another $190.
But they are sure nice looking
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Can't you just cut it off and turn it into a 4"? It's 7075 aircraft aluminum, so that's not something you want to try with a hacksaw, but a shop with a bandsaw could cut it right off. Unless you plan to return it, no reason to let it sit and waste your money.
I would trust the design without any concern. That 7075 is good stuff. BUT, remember that although they say it is rated for 1500/10000, it is not a weight distributing hitch, and your Ford receiver is not rated for that much. That will be true of any drop hitch stinger you put in there, steel or aluminum, unless you upgrade the receiver.
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. That 7075 is good stuff. BUT, remember that although they say it is rated for 1500/10000, it is not a weight distributing hitch, and your Ford receiver is not rated for that much. That will be true of any drop hitch stinger you put in there, steel or aluminum, unless you upgrade the receiver.
ordered a new trailer so have not hauled anything with my new to me 2010 250
was not going to return just keep it since I scuffed up the ball, thought it might weaken it if I cut it.
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If you have an F250/350 single rear wheel truck, your stock receiver is a 2", and it is only rated for 600lbs tounge weight, and 6,000lbs trailer weight. (less than that for pre '05 trucks). With a weight distributing hitch it is rated for 12,500lbs. There should be a label on the receiver that tells you the rating.
So with a simple stinger (non-weight distributing), you are limited to a 6,000lb trailer. Doesn't matter whether the stinger is aluminum or steel. It's nice to have a stinger (draw bar, drop hitch, whatever you want to call it) with a 10klbs rating, but your limit is still the receiver. If you overload it too much, you will probably bend it.
As for cutting the hitch, you can cut off any amount you want below the bottom of the adjustable block. Obviously it won't be able to adjust downward any more.
So with a simple stinger (non-weight distributing), you are limited to a 6,000lb trailer. Doesn't matter whether the stinger is aluminum or steel. It's nice to have a stinger (draw bar, drop hitch, whatever you want to call it) with a 10klbs rating, but your limit is still the receiver. If you overload it too much, you will probably bend it.
As for cutting the hitch, you can cut off any amount you want below the bottom of the adjustable block. Obviously it won't be able to adjust downward any more.
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If you have an F250/350 single rear wheel truck, your stock receiver is a 2", and it is only rated for 600lbs tounge weight, and 6,000lbs trailer weight. (less than that for pre '05 trucks). With a weight distributing hitch it is rated for 12,500lbs. There should be a label on the receiver that tells you the rating.
So with a simple stinger (non-weight distributing), you are limited to a 6,000lb trailer. Doesn't matter whether the stinger is aluminum or steel. It's nice to have a stinger (draw bar, drop hitch, whatever you want to call it) with a 10klbs rating, but your limit is still the receiver. If you overload it too much, you will probably bend it.
As for cutting the hitch, you can cut off any amount you want below the bottom of the adjustable block. Obviously it won't be able to adjust downward any more.
So with a simple stinger (non-weight distributing), you are limited to a 6,000lb trailer. Doesn't matter whether the stinger is aluminum or steel. It's nice to have a stinger (draw bar, drop hitch, whatever you want to call it) with a 10klbs rating, but your limit is still the receiver. If you overload it too much, you will probably bend it.
As for cutting the hitch, you can cut off any amount you want below the bottom of the adjustable block. Obviously it won't be able to adjust downward any more.
Found a Reese for sale online for $259 specs down below
Key Specs
<table class="data" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td class="col2">Receiver Size (in.)
</td><td class="col4">2</td></tr><tr class="odd"><td class="col2">Class Rating
</td><td class="col4">IV</td></tr><tr><td class="col2">Installation Time (min.)
</td><td class="col4">20</td></tr><tr class="odd"><td class="col2">Drilling Required
</td><td class="col4">No</td></tr><tr><td class="col2">Manufacturer Warranty
</td><td class="col4">Lifetime Limited Warranty</td></tr><tr class="odd"><td class="col2">Ship Weight
</td><td class="col4">73.0 lbs</td></tr><tr><td class="col2">Item#
</td><td class="col4">128813</td></tr></tbody></table>
- For Ford F-250 and F-350 Pickups
- 1200 TW and 12,000 GTW weight capacity
- 1500 TW and 15,000 GTW weight distribution
- NOTE: An 12,000 lb. capacity-rated ball mount must be used to achieve maximum weight carrying rating
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I have a 6" drop DT on my truck that I've used constantly for the past 2 years. It's put up with every bit of abuse I've thrown at it, including towing trailers topping out at well over 10K lbs.
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