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I have a 2018 250 Lariat 6.7 4x4 crew cab. I jacked up the rearend yesterday by using a floor jack under my receiver bar in my 2.5 hitch receiver to get my rear wheels off the ground (unload my suspension) to install my RAS. I has the rear wheels about 2 inches off the ground while I did the install. Truck is fine but I have been told I could have bent my frame with the upward pressure at the receiver hitch. I assumed the
receiver hitch would be a strong jack point. Was I wrong? Could I have damaged my frame ?? Thanks
Thanks for the reply…I’m not a mechanic and know nothing about the super duty except it will pull my camper better than my 150. Hoping to learn more from this page. Thanks again.
THANKS for the reply. I have been in panic mode after I was told I may have damaged the frame. This is my “last” truck and was sick at the thought I had damaged it.
That’s how I rotate my tires every time and I have a 9ft enclosed utility bed on it.
towmotor lifts up on the receiver hitch and a jack on the each front corner.
It's been pretty well established that the frame can handle it, but just for fun...some might remember this dramatic stunt Ford did to show off frame strength.
Just watched. IMPRESSIVE !!! I’m sure my jacking escapade is fine. Thanks to everyone who replied. I’m new to this site…appreciate how responsive and informative y’all have been.
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