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Jul 20, 2009 | 07:25 AM

Aztrainer

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Hitch Reciever

OK, I need to get the receiver for my new truck, but I need some help from the knowledgeable members of FTE. I have a Platinum 4x4 and how much of a drop should I get to make the load a level pull? Also can you recommend a place and brand of hitch to get. Thanks for the help.

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Jul 20, 2009 | 07:48 AM

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From: altoona

well it pretty easy heres a web site that has pics and will show it better than i could retype it

http://www.etrailer.com/faq-ballmount.aspx

for hitch their about the same till you get into the weight disb system, but i like the stainless ones over the steal ones they cost a little more, also they do make adjustable hitches

Jul 20, 2009 | 10:49 AM

Aztrainer

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Thanks for the information

Jul 20, 2009 | 01:41 PM

Carl Lassiter

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Adjustable is best but costs more. 2-3" drop is about right for most apps but I'd measure it for your specific combo. I have Reese.

Jul 20, 2009 | 04:24 PM

Ryan50hrl

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You need the actual hitch (bolt to the truck?) ....check ebay or newtakeoffs.com for a factory one

Jul 21, 2009 | 08:48 PM

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Reese here, and it really depends on the trailer. mine uses a minimal drop of about an inch to keep the trailer level.

Jul 21, 2009 | 09:05 PM

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Do you need a receiver or a ball mount? A receiver is the square thing bolted to the truck... I assume you already have that.

I use a 2" drop from Buyers to pull a 20' long, 7' tall, 7' wide toy-hauler.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w..._492931_492931
It sits level with my 4x2.

The Buyers ball mount is forged from a single block of material - no welds, just steel. That means nothing to fail, snap, etc. - you manage to fracture the mount itself and you probably have bigger worries. The ball mount and 2-5/16" ball assembled weighs 30-40lbs.