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04-11-2016 | 06:12 PM

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bck

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I see what you mean. That's a huge difference. Doesn't even look like they're for the same truck.

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04-11-2016 | 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bck

I see what you mean. That's a huge difference. Doesn't even look like they're for the same truck.

I know, the factory GM hitch looks like it belongs on a Tundra or something.

04-11-2016 | 06:43 PM

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F-2 Speedy

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Thats the hitch it pulled the shuttle with

04-11-2016 | 06:47 PM

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Curt class 5 on ebay 219.00.................Amazon 168.00 free 2 day shipping, thanks for the plug info ^^^^

Thats where I got my Curt Class V, on amazon. Paid around the same, it was for a chevy though. Anyhow, it fit great, and much beefier than the stock piece of crap. I also got a solid steel forged drawbar, and a 25k lb rated ball from the farm store. The 25k lb ball was like 25 or 30 bucks I think.

04-12-2016 | 01:32 AM

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Also, you will also have to find another solution for your trailer hitch wiring location.
On each of my trucks, I have drilled (with a metal hole saw) to the left of the license plate, and installed one of these:
https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Pollak/PK11893.html

Mounting through the bumper improves your rear clearance, by moving that vulnerable part up to a protected area. When you drill through the bumper, make sure you paint the edges of your cut with POR-15 or another rust preventative. The flange of the electrical connector will cover the paint.

Exactly the same one I used and where I put mine.

I got everything at Eastern Marine. Curt Class 5 (2") Extra Duty

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04-12-2016 | 12:12 PM

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Exactly the same one I used and where I put mine.

I got everything at Eastern Marine. Curt Class 5 (2") Extra Duty

Here is a great thread with a how-to and them some. One guy even integrated an RCA-jack for a trailer backup camera.

http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com...t=;boardseen=1

I've done the exact same process on 1 Avalanche 2500, 2 Chevy HDs, and 1 Ford Superduty.
I also like to run a lightbar on my trucks, under the tailgate. This is a great time to either splice or buy/add connectors to install the lightbar. Due to damage or for whatever reason, I've had to replace lightbars a few times, so it makes it much easier to swap them out when you add in a 4 or 5 wire flat connector under the truck specifically for the lightbar.

04-12-2016 | 01:05 PM

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Get the curt commercial and be done with it rated at 20K and bolt on then you can keep upgrading boats and not the hitch lol.

04-12-2016 | 02:30 PM

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bumper connection is awesome. Just put a reese titan on my truck and was looking how to better mount the connection. fyi titan rated for 18k, bigger tow bar and bought a 20k ball.
Thanks.

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04-18-2016 | 10:46 AM

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A buddy just told he he has a brand new Putnam XDR true Class-V hitch, never installed for a 2006 Ford F-350.

Only issue is it's stuck in his lake rental house, and he won't be getting to it for a few more weeks. If anyone wants it, shoot me a PM and I'll help y'all out.

I have a Putnam XDR on my Ford F-350. and it's a fantastic hitch. (Putnam is now out of business.)