trailer hitch install
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i really hope your screwing with me. the reason it only has six holes is that when you put the bolts and washers on there i dont know that there would be enough room for another bolt on each side. also i dont know how much i will haul i have two choices i have a 12 ft double axle trailer or a 8 foot single axle trailer. i would prefer not to use the single axle as the previous owner left a 3 ton load of dirt on it and when i step on the trailer the leafs go flat and hit the shackles on the frame. which reminds me anyone know of a vehicle that has 43 INCH leaf springs i know they are long for a trailer but i dont have a welder to modifiy it right now. so anyway anyone know if this is a good hitch and will handle the weight or not.
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Ford installed? Ford did not install hitches on trucks till 99.
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You know, if you can find a five-digit part number on that hitch, you can go to Draw-tite's website and look at the original installation instructions. That will show you what kind of hardware you need.
Most likely it's a p.n. 40050 multi-fit.
40050 instructions in pdf form
Hope this helps.
Most likely it's a p.n. 40050 multi-fit.
40050 instructions in pdf form
Hope this helps.
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I don't think anyone was suggesting there was a 4-bolt hitch. It was a question of 6-bolt vs. 8-bolt, and in most cases I think the "8-bolt" isn't really that - it's a 6-bolt with 2 clearance holes for the rivet!
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My 90 F350 IDI had a factory installed hitch, ford logo and all.
To the OP, if you go to my build thread below i installed it on my f150, had to use a big c-clamp to move it over, has 6 holes that i used Grade 8s on AND welded it for extra comfort
To the OP, if you go to my build thread below i installed it on my f150, had to use a big c-clamp to move it over, has 6 holes that i used Grade 8s on AND welded it for extra comfort
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No it didn't. Ford NEVER offered a FACTORY hitch till the 97 F150 and 99 superdutys.
Now what a DEALER put on is a different story
Now what a DEALER put on is a different story
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