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Sep 20, 2012 | 07:11 AM

#16

Treker58

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From: Massanutten,VA

Was it earlier year X's that had the 1000lb hitch, or just what happened to be bolted on at the factory but no specific year. Just wondering as my 03 has the 1250 hitch.

Sep 20, 2012 | 10:41 AM

#17

housedad

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From: Mount Royal, NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by rflegal

I have dropped the fuel tank twice without ever removing the hitch. Piece of cake, just make sure there's no fule in it.

can anyone confirm with authority that the frame is heat treated. Just curious.

You're right. I was thinking the other way for some reason.

You have to pull the tank shield down to remove the hitch.

My brain must be in overload....

Sep 20, 2012 | 08:47 PM

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AndrewWV

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From: Morgantown, WV

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Originally Posted by Treker58

Was it earlier year X's that had the 1000lb hitch, or just what happened to be bolted on at the factory but no specific year. Just wondering as my 03 has the 1250 hitch.

The parts catalog say Dec. 2000, so I'm guessing it must have been only the earliest. I'm not sure what was on my 2001 since someone removed the hitch before we bought it, but I'm guessing it was the heavier rated one since the holes in the frame fit the larger bolts. It was built in June of 2001.