Originally Posted by jima97 (Post 2993149)

Same issue with the Fords. I had to replace mine. The stock hitch on my 2008 F350 was rated at 12500 distributing and 6000 regular. Don't forget to put a real ball mount and ball on it too! There's a difference in those as well. The tech at the hitch place that replaced mine said he has seen several GM's bent and mounting bolts snapped. I've seen a lot of people pull big stuff with the stock hitches. Not me, it's a small investment to make sure your boat or what ever you tow isn't going anywhere.

Originally Posted by ImaPoser (Post 2993187)

Anyone have a link to where I can read more information about this? My new to me 2004 F350 has a factory 15K lb receiver hitch listed on the original window sticker. Wondering what it's really rated for....

Originally Posted by duke252 (Post 2993549)

I don't think that Putnam is still in business. I think there is still some Putnam product out there in distribution, but my understanding is that they are no longer producing product. I could be wrong though.

I went with the Reece Titan. Rated to 16K.

Originally Posted by KNOT-RIGHT (Post 2993448)

Is Putnam still in buisness?

Originally Posted by tcuda499 (Post 2993757)

is that a 2.5" box?