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Mar 15, 2006 | 10:16 PM

Anthony38

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Aloha All,

Hi evryone,
This is my first post and its a question for anyone who might know. I have a 1974 F350 1 ton. I need to know how heavy of a load I can tow from my rear bumper mounted ball hitch. I appreciate any knowledge any of you may share regarding this topic.

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Mar 15, 2006 | 10:27 PM

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You would be able to tow ALOT more with a class 5 hitch mounted to the frame. I dont know what rear bumper you have, but most rear step bumpers are rated at 800-1000lbs tonque weight and 5000lbs gross.

Mar 16, 2006 | 12:08 AM

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800 lbs.

Welcome to the site

Please put the topic in the title next time.

It aides new users in searching by the topic instead of non-related words

Mar 16, 2006 | 01:15 AM

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800lbs? Thats it?

Mar 16, 2006 | 01:59 PM

Mil1ion

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Well you have to stop too !

Unless that miniscule trailer has brakes then 1000 lbs.

Bumper hitches are made for those Light duty loads.

Check and see what a Class II hitch covers for weight.

Mar 16, 2006 | 02:03 PM

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800lbs? Thats it?

he's talking tongue weight, that is the weight pushing down on the hitch. Most of the tow bumpers I've had have been pretty lightweight. I use a frame mounted reciever on all my trucks.

Mar 16, 2006 | 02:14 PM

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Anthony38, welcome to the forum, browse the different forums.
I don't think they made 74 F350's? What is the vin number on your truck?
Have fun,
-BUCK-