hitches w/lift
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hitches w/lift
Does anyone know of a company that makes a reciever hitch that is lower than the standard hitches to offset the added height of a lifted truck??I am wondering if i have any options other than using a dropped reciever insert.
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I currently have a gooseneck trailer for my horses(loaded its about #7000). I have sold it and may switch to a bumperpull,I would like to lift the truck and go to 35's,if i lift it chances are i wont be able to use a gooseneck.If i can't find a better way than a dropped reciever i may just forget the lift.
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Oaktree: Try calling a place that specializes in hitches and accessories, I'm sure they could direct you in the right direction!
I just did a search and at "etrailer.com" I found a few balmounts that might meet your needs, also try a search of "Reese hitch". They are one of the leading manufacture's of hitch products.
Hope this helps,
Lenny
I just did a search and at "etrailer.com" I found a few balmounts that might meet your needs, also try a search of "Reese hitch". They are one of the leading manufacture's of hitch products.
Hope this helps,
Lenny
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But my question is, what is the problem with a dropped reciever? With 35" tires and a leveling kit or a 4" kit you would only need about a 4-6" drop hitch, which is not much at all.
Are you looking for something that will lower the reciver well below the bumper or what?
I am just not clear on your reason behind this.. not trying to be rude.
Are you looking for something that will lower the reciver well below the bumper or what?
I am just not clear on your reason behind this.. not trying to be rude.
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Streetcruzer-Thanks for info,I will check etrailers. There is a hitch installer nearby i will give them a call also.
02superstroker-Don't worry about being rude,I am not sure if i can safely use a 4-6"dropped receiver .I will have to get in touch with a trailer place as streetcruzer suggested.I am selling my 2 horse trailer to go to a 3 horse ,and if i haul 3 then i will be in the #9-10,000 range.I thought if someone made a hitch that already sets lower it might work better.I have seen some adjustable height inserts that look pretty heavy also.
02superstroker-Don't worry about being rude,I am not sure if i can safely use a 4-6"dropped receiver .I will have to get in touch with a trailer place as streetcruzer suggested.I am selling my 2 horse trailer to go to a 3 horse ,and if i haul 3 then i will be in the #9-10,000 range.I thought if someone made a hitch that already sets lower it might work better.I have seen some adjustable height inserts that look pretty heavy also.
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Oaktree,
I have many trailers, from 925 lbs. to well over 9000 lbs. and
tow all with a factory Ford hitch. I have many different ball mounts, all 10" of drop, for both 2" and 2 5/16" *****, from 350 tongueweight/3500 trailer up to 2000 tongueweight/13000 trailer. The 2000/13000 are billet aluminum from a manufacturer in Idaho, and are really sweet. These are available in 2" to 14" of drop. I also have the fully adjustable weight distributing type.
To make a 'dropped hitch' that would tow 9-10000 lbs. would require enough cross bracing that you could build a bridge with it, and would be cost prohibitive, to say the least. There is a ball mount for just about any application you could ever imagine, that will be safe for your needs.
Tim
I have many trailers, from 925 lbs. to well over 9000 lbs. and
tow all with a factory Ford hitch. I have many different ball mounts, all 10" of drop, for both 2" and 2 5/16" *****, from 350 tongueweight/3500 trailer up to 2000 tongueweight/13000 trailer. The 2000/13000 are billet aluminum from a manufacturer in Idaho, and are really sweet. These are available in 2" to 14" of drop. I also have the fully adjustable weight distributing type.
To make a 'dropped hitch' that would tow 9-10000 lbs. would require enough cross bracing that you could build a bridge with it, and would be cost prohibitive, to say the least. There is a ball mount for just about any application you could ever imagine, that will be safe for your needs.
Tim
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