finding a receiver hitch
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finding a receiver hitch
I'm having trouble finding the right receiver hitch for my 97 F-250. I've ordered two from Napa with no luck yet. The first one was supposedly "bolt on" but was much lighter (class 3) than I told them I wanted. The second one is a class 4 but looks like it will have issues clearing the bumper.
Is there a certain hitch I should be looking for? I want at least class 4, and I have a factory step (no drop) bumper. I also want to keep the spare tire underneath. Any recommendations on what to look for and where? I need to get something quickly...my F-150 is all I have now to tow with.
Is there a certain hitch I should be looking for? I want at least class 4, and I have a factory step (no drop) bumper. I also want to keep the spare tire underneath. Any recommendations on what to look for and where? I need to get something quickly...my F-150 is all I have now to tow with.
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You'll have a tough time finding anything class 4 or heavier that will let you keep the spare undeneath. Go to www.reeseprod.com .
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I didn't like anything factory made so I made my own, 1'2 inch plate down the sides of the frame 4 inch square tubing welded in between than a receiver welded to that, 3/8 gusset from tubing to receiver 3 3/4 inch grade 8 bolts on each side in sheer loading
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I had good luck, price-wise and quick-shipping-wise, with southwestwheel.com a div of trailerhitch.com . I got a 15k gtwr hitch for my superduty that was a great fit and cheaper than the trailer place around here and shipped to my door!
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As much as it may scare you, check with a ford dealer, one out in the country. Mine cost no more than a class 3 from a trailer place. Even installed it was cheaper than running around trying to find one.
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I'm having trouble finding the right receiver hitch for my 97 F-250. I've ordered two from Napa with no luck yet. The first one was supposedly "bolt on" but was much lighter (class 3) than I told them I wanted. The second one is a class 4 but looks like it will have issues clearing the bumper.
Is there a certain hitch I should be looking for? I want at least class 4, and I have a factory step (no drop) bumper. I also want to keep the spare tire underneath. Any recommendations on what to look for and where? I need to get something quickly...my F-150 is all I have now to tow with.
Is there a certain hitch I should be looking for? I want at least class 4, and I have a factory step (no drop) bumper. I also want to keep the spare tire underneath. Any recommendations on what to look for and where? I need to get something quickly...my F-150 is all I have now to tow with.
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Well tonight I installed the class 4 from Napa (Valley brand). I really need to haul a vehicle tomorrow and once I test fitted it, it looked like it would work. I'm much happier with it than I thought I would be. It did require drilling, but looks good and the spare clears. The only thing now is where to put my light plugin. I wanted a factory one in the factory spot, but it looks like that won't work with any receiver hitch.
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Well tonight I installed the class 4 from Napa (Valley brand). I really need to haul a vehicle tomorrow and once I test fitted it, it looked like it would work. I'm much happier with it than I thought I would be. It did require drilling, but looks good and the spare clears. The only thing now is where to put my light plugin. I wanted a factory one in the factory spot, but it looks like that won't work with any receiver hitch.
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