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Dec 7, 2019 | 07:46 AM

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Frank79

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drilling. hole?

Any issues with drilling a new pin hole and moving the hitch back, closer to the truck another 2-3"? I have clearance behind and it wont hit the spare tire.

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Dec 7, 2019 | 05:26 PM

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jetjockey99

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I have done that many times works good. I never did understand why so many manufacturers left the draw bar so long.

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Dec 8, 2019 | 09:41 PM

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seventyseven250

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Be pretty easy for your trailer to tag the rear bumper or tail light if you shorten that up. Or I guess that depends on your specific trailer too.

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Dec 18, 2019 | 11:23 AM

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AMXDREAMER

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I went the opposite and got a longer shank. This way I have a little more space for tight turns without impacting with the bumper and can lower my tailgate without it touching the tongue jack on my trailer.

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