What size drop drawbar?
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What size drop drawbar?
Wanting to go ahead and order a drawbar for our 21 f250 cc sb 4x4 before it shows up to dealer. What size drop does everyone recommend. Looking at either the b&w or rapid hitch. Not sure if it should be the 4in or 6in drop. Both would be the adjustable ones. B&w offer 3in shank so I don't have to use the reducer sleeve but rapid hitch is a 2 1/2in shank. With son duramax thats got a 6in lift on 35s we had to order a 10in drop to pull my boat. Any suggestions would be helpful.
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The manufacturer of the hitch likely recommends a minimum clearance to the ground from the bottom of the hitch. You may want to read their documentation.
My 2021 F350 required a 6” drop according to the Bullet Proof recommendation based on measurements from the bottom of the receiver to the ground. That allowed 10” of clearance.
My 2021 F350 required a 6” drop according to the Bullet Proof recommendation based on measurements from the bottom of the receiver to the ground. That allowed 10” of clearance.
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The manufacturer of the hitch likely recommends a minimum clearance to the ground from the bottom of the hitch. You may want to read their documentation.
My 2021 F350 required a 6” drop according to the Bullet Proof recommendation based on measurements from the bottom of the receiver to the ground. That allowed 10” of clearance.
My 2021 F350 required a 6” drop according to the Bullet Proof recommendation based on measurements from the bottom of the receiver to the ground. That allowed 10” of clearance.
Also, to the OP, I discovered prior to ordering a 2022 F350 with the 7.3 gas engine that I had to go to a dually to get the 3" receiver. The tongue weight on the trailer I have on order is 2000 lbs, and only the 3" receiver is rated for 2000 lb's of tongue weight. Just an FYI.
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I'd go for the 3" hitch then. Less slop than if using a reducer. Also, Bullet Proof sells an adapter if you decide to get a weight distribution hitch like the Equalizer.
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what I have read it should come with the 2 1/2 reducer. The 2 1/2 would come with the 2in reducer.. brother in laws 350 dully came with both reducers think his is a 2017 or 18
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I've read that as well, but I'd prefer to have the proper fit rather than have to use a reducer.
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Laughing Gas
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I just looked on their site and indeed, they don't have the adapter there anymore. I emailed them to see what they say.
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