Trailer hitch
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Tuned
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Trailer hitch
I posted this on the towing forum but did not receive any feedback, so will repost here.
Does anyone know if there is a class 3 or 4 hitch that can be mounted on my 1976 F350 Supercab, with the factory chrome bumper? I know I will have to relocate the spare tire, but I don't want to remove the bumper. My truck also has the factory 19 gal. rear tank mounted between the frame rails.
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Does anyone know if there is a class 3 or 4 hitch that can be mounted on my 1976 F350 Supercab, with the factory chrome bumper? I know I will have to relocate the spare tire, but I don't want to remove the bumper. My truck also has the factory 19 gal. rear tank mounted between the frame rails.
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Yeah, shop for a frame-mounted hitch and position it so the receiver projects about an inch beyond the bumper....
I've picked correctly dimensioned hitches from the JY for a paltry $25 each. Finding a narrow one for my F250 Bump took a while but IT finally found one early last year.
I've picked correctly dimensioned hitches from the JY for a paltry $25 each. Finding a narrow one for my F250 Bump took a while but IT finally found one early last year.
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Thanks, HIO. Do you happen to recall the frame width on the 76 F350? Too cold right now for me to measure, but I'm thinking it is 34; however, some internet sources say the F350 supercab had 34-inch frame to the rear of the cab then it was widened to 38 to the rear of the frame.
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Also check to make sure you have mounting holes in the rear of the frame. I took the cl3 off my dads (stuck) 79 trailer special to mount under my 79 Scab lariat 4x4 & discovered it doesn't have the holes for a receiver.
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And if you don't you can just drill 'em! Had to do this on my '79 F-100.... Just clamp the hitch on with a couple c clamps to mark the holes, make sure you wear a face shield and stuff so you don't get hot metal shavings all over yourself, and drill away!
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Thanks, HIO. Do you happen to recall the frame width on the 76 F350? Too cold right now for me to measure, but I'm thinking it is 34; however, some internet sources say the F350 supercab had 34-inch frame to the rear of the cab then it was widened to 38 to the rear of the frame.
My 73 has a wide frame. That was easy to find.. an early 80s Bronco donated that. Last year an F250 Bump arrived with a frame mounted hitch.. woohoo. What you'll want to do is spread the load over a greater area than just the bolt head and nut I suggest installing a backing plate with wide washers on top of the frame and avoid just relying on the drilled holes. Also use fine thread Grade 8 nuts and bolts with Loctite thread locker.
C'mon now.. run out there and slap a tape measure on it.
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Thanks to all who have replied. I did go out and "slap a tape on it" as HIO suggested. It's the "wide" frame; I've seen wide and 38 inches used interchangeably. I'll start shopping around for the hitch. I do want to make sure the hitch will clear the factory bumper. Will definitely use backing plate, large grade 8 washers, nuts and bolts.
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