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Hey,
I'm looking for a receiver hitch for a 95 f150.It needs to be at least a class 3, i only tow an 8000lb trailer at very most but i like the added insurance.I know this isnt the classifieds but i didn't see any receiver hitch's for sale. I figured maybe someone might have one laying around or on a truck they dont tow with and just havent put it up for sale. I'm in southern California and would perfer pick it up locally.
Thanks, Nick
I'm looking for a receiver hitch for a 95 f150.It needs to be at least a class 3, i only tow an 8000lb trailer at very most but i like the added insurance.I know this isnt the classifieds but i didn't see any receiver hitch's for sale. I figured maybe someone might have one laying around or on a truck they dont tow with and just havent put it up for sale. I'm in southern California and would perfer pick it up locally.
Thanks, Nick
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From: Carlos, MN
Class III hitches are desgined for 5,000lbs max. I don't think your 95 F-150 is even rated to carry 8000lbs. I believe the GVW on a 95 is around 5000lbs. Class 4 hitches are rated at 8,000lbs. As far as finding a hitch have you tried looking at getting a new one, I would think that would be the safest way to go. I guess I personally don't usually buy used receiver hitches, because you never who has done what with it before you bought it. I think your best bet would be to buy one new, either in a store or on the internet.
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From: Carlos, MN
A class III reciever hitch is about $150-200 new, I guess for that little $$$ I wouldn't get a used one for $75 that may have been abused. But you may not be able to afford that, so it's up to you. If you want a used one you may want to try Fleabay(ebay) for one.
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I wouldn't personally purchase used hitches... you don't know where they've been or how many times they were backed into 
Safety is #1 to me, and while you can certainly find new duds, I feel a lot better hitching my ponies onto warented equipment in good, known repair.
Safety is #1 to me, and while you can certainly find new duds, I feel a lot better hitching my ponies onto warented equipment in good, known repair.
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1995 reg cab 2wd F-150, 3.55 rear, 5.0, auto; had a tow rating of 7,900 lbs according to the owners manual.
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gvwr does not indicate towing capacity. I believe your tow rating is somewere atleast above 6000lbs.
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I just got a Class V 14k hitch off JCWhitney.com about 5 months ago for just over 220 bucks delivered. They stock lots of hitches, just make sure if you do it yourself to have a torque wrench handy
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Originally Posted by CougarXR02
1995 reg cab 2wd F-150, 3.55 rear, 5.0, auto; had a tow rating of 7,900 lbs according to the owners manual.
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I just looked it up in the manual when I test drove one last fall. I needed a truck to pull my lightweight 5er and my '89 straight six had a broken and rotted frame. So I checked the axle code, 3.55. Then looked it up in the manual, said 7,900. May have been 1996. It was the square body though, and newer than '94.
I know the '97 was a whole new truck. Was it heavier? Maybe with the SCrew it was heavier? They use so many variables. lol. who knows.
I know the '97 was a whole new truck. Was it heavier? Maybe with the SCrew it was heavier? They use so many variables. lol. who knows.
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