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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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Trailer hitch

was thinking of getting this

Amazon.com: Curt Manufacturing 14357 Class IV Receiver: Automotive Amazon.com: Curt Manufacturing 14357 Class IV Receiver: Automotive

If you bought a trailer hitch could you give opinions regardless of brand. Looking for info on install and how it differs among types of hitch and years of truck.

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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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I have that same one. Real easy to install and works great. I have had it for a few years now with zero regrets. I think I got it for less $ on Ebay, but that was a few years ago. Good luck
 
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by danorules
I have that same one. Real easy to install and works great. I have had it for a few years now with zero regrets. I think I got it for less $ on Ebay, but that was a few years ago. Good luck
cool........I cannot tell a difference between that one and the Class III hitch.

I wonder if it has thinner steel or something

Curt Manufacturing 13357 Class III Receiver : Amazon.com : Automotive Curt Manufacturing 13357 Class III Receiver : Amazon.com : Automotive
 
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Weight ratings.... I forget the specifics for the different classes but I would get the class iv. that will cover everything the truck is rated for
 
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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Or visit a salvage yaerd and look for one creamed in front and buy what is the factory rear bumper mount / hitch combo?
 
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Or visit a salvage yaerd and look for one creamed in front and buy what is the factory rear bumper mount / hitch combo?
150 with free shipping seems to be pretty cheap already. What would I pay for a salvage?
 
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50 bucks probably if you take it off your self
 
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