quick reciever hitch question
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I can't say for sure - so take my thoughts with a grain...
I think that the framing is different enough that you'd spend more to have it adapted than an application specific hitch would cost. Plus for me in my view would you feel good that the adapted brackets would support the tounge rateings that you might need in the future?
If you are thinking of Class I or II ratings it MAY be worth it, but Class III or above - (think about it) = How would you feel on the highway being behind someone who bubble gummed a hitch pulling a Class IV Trailer.
I know I'd be pulling off at the next exit so that 50 miles down the road when it fails I could laugh at the Rig in the Ditch. By the way if you do that - Put a Sign on the back of your Rig so that I can find the next Exit.
I think that the framing is different enough that you'd spend more to have it adapted than an application specific hitch would cost. Plus for me in my view would you feel good that the adapted brackets would support the tounge rateings that you might need in the future?
If you are thinking of Class I or II ratings it MAY be worth it, but Class III or above - (think about it) = How would you feel on the highway being behind someone who bubble gummed a hitch pulling a Class IV Trailer.
I know I'd be pulling off at the next exit so that 50 miles down the road when it fails I could laugh at the Rig in the Ditch. By the way if you do that - Put a Sign on the back of your Rig so that I can find the next Exit.
Last edited by John970; Dec 5, 2005 at 01:45 AM.
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Try calling a Ford dealer's parts department.
Frank's suggestion is a good one, but sometimes aftermarket manufacturers design hitches to fit multiple applications while the factory one might not.
I'd be VERY leery of modifying anything in any way, it just doesn't seem worth the risk to me.
Frank's suggestion is a good one, but sometimes aftermarket manufacturers design hitches to fit multiple applications while the factory one might not.
I'd be VERY leery of modifying anything in any way, it just doesn't seem worth the risk to me.
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i wont modify the hitch with welds or anything, would it be the width between the frames that would be different? i am only going to use it for small trailers and to pull out my friends chevy.
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There isn't anything wrong with a good weld. I have never seen a reciever or hitch that hasn't been factory welded. The most important points are that any modifications to a hitch will void the factory waranty and that changing the design of the hitch or bolting one to a frame not designed for the hitch can be the set up for catastropic failure if you don't understand what you doing. Outside of that I'm trying to figure out how to put a front receiver on my 91 F350 4X6. Looks like I'll have to do some cutting and welding. 
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> Outside of that I'm trying to figure out how to put a front receiver on my 91 F350 4X6
If you only need it to move about 5k, then put an adjustable one on that is used for motorhomes.
If you only need it to move about 5k, then put an adjustable one on that is used for motorhomes.
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I'm not planning on towing a trailer very far backwards but would like to be able to hook an 8000 lb. winch up to the receiver. Other than that it would probably do light duty with a tire carrier or work platform and maybe occasionally moving a trailer short distances. (My wife can't back worth a dang !) Either way I'm inclined to trust a custom welded hitch over one designed adjustable to fit a number of applications but thanks for the suggestion.
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