Hitch Cross-Compatibilty
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Alright, I cant install the hitch. It doesnt clear the aftermarket bumper on this truck.
Next question... According to a label on this bumper It can handle a 7500 pound trailer with a 750 pound tounge weight. Can this really be done?
Can I still, say, pull a dual axle enclosed Uhaul trialer loaded w/ furniture with my bumper?
Next question... According to a label on this bumper It can handle a 7500 pound trailer with a 750 pound tounge weight. Can this really be done?
Can I still, say, pull a dual axle enclosed Uhaul trialer loaded w/ furniture with my bumper?
Last edited by Americanmadeford; Mar 25, 2007 at 05:42 PM.
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I have seen bumbers like that, and when installed on the proper truck, and installed properly, they can tow that kind of weight. However, you never know if it was put on in someone's backyard, or was bought at a swap meet, and if the fasteners used are up to the task. Take a real good look at where the mounts are, and that the bolts holding it have the grade 5 or better markings on them. It may be a better idea if you already have the receiver hitch, to go find a clean used stock bumper and go with your receiver hitch.
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Break out an oxy-acetylene, carve that piece of crud for a class two or whatever, and get beyond it.
You need a reciever hitch. Making do for the time being is always a bad idea.
Don't wait for me to say: "I TOLJA..."
Look at it this way - you can half rip your bumper off (very expensively) or do it right ONCE, and ONCE ONLY...
Please choose wisely.
"When the tail wags the dog - it is invariably painful"
I can tell you this much... Whoever installed that bumper ripped up a lot of metal. IT'S JUNK.
Wherever the metal is torn, especially next to that one bolt, it will continue to rip.
You need a reciever hitch. Making do for the time being is always a bad idea.
Don't wait for me to say: "I TOLJA..."
Look at it this way - you can half rip your bumper off (very expensively) or do it right ONCE, and ONCE ONLY...
Please choose wisely.
"When the tail wags the dog - it is invariably painful"
I can tell you this much... Whoever installed that bumper ripped up a lot of metal. IT'S JUNK.
Wherever the metal is torn, especially next to that one bolt, it will continue to rip.
Last edited by Greywolf; Mar 25, 2007 at 06:59 PM.
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BOLT IT UP -provided the jackasses that put that one on didn't ruin your frame.
Not knowing if the original holes and threads were rusted in the time being - I would also get a tap and die set to chase the threads in the original bolt holes too. Use tranny fluid to lube the tap if you have to do that.
Not knowing if the original holes and threads were rusted in the time being - I would also get a tap and die set to chase the threads in the original bolt holes too. Use tranny fluid to lube the tap if you have to do that.
Last edited by Greywolf; Mar 25, 2007 at 07:28 PM.
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I couldn't tell from the pics, but the stock bumper probably has a couple supports that run at an angle from the frame to near the ends of the inside of the bumper. You may need to replace those.
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Wire feed welding cures many sins.
That thing needs a reciever hitch - even if the bumper has to be cut out to do it right.
Half-way measures only work until you reach the approximate middle.
It is better to have it and not need it - than to need it and not have it.
That thing needs a reciever hitch - even if the bumper has to be cut out to do it right.
Half-way measures only work until you reach the approximate middle.
It is better to have it and not need it - than to need it and not have it.
Last edited by Greywolf; Mar 26, 2007 at 10:16 PM.
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Alright, I took the bumper off. The supports are still in place and look pretty good to me.
I was told the hitch receiver, bolts inside the frame, but I dont see that happening. Does it instead, bolt underneath the frame?
I was told the hitch receiver, bolts inside the frame, but I dont see that happening. Does it instead, bolt underneath the frame?
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You may have to drill some holes for bolts. Sometimes they are both bolted AND welded.
Next question is: Do the supports for the reciever fit snugly inside the frame rails?
If they do, it's time to break out a large drill bit and maybe a half inch drill.
I'll also tell ya this - once you have your holes drilled, and made sure it all fits, clean every bit of rust out of there and coat it with a serious rust preventer and or apply PURE silicone around the area where the two will come together.
RUST is the DEVIL at work!!!
Next question is: Do the supports for the reciever fit snugly inside the frame rails?
If they do, it's time to break out a large drill bit and maybe a half inch drill.
I'll also tell ya this - once you have your holes drilled, and made sure it all fits, clean every bit of rust out of there and coat it with a serious rust preventer and or apply PURE silicone around the area where the two will come together.
RUST is the DEVIL at work!!!
Last edited by Greywolf; Mar 27, 2007 at 10:56 PM.