Trailer hitch questions

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  1. atomi8cglock

    atomi8cglock Member

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    I need to replace the trailer hitch on my truck, but before I buy the new one I've got a couple questions.

    1) What's the difference between a class 4 and a class 5 hitch? I looked online and both are listed for 10,000 wc and 12,000 wd. The only difference seems to be the price.

    2) Does anyone make a stainless steel hitch? Or is the cost prohibitive?

    Thanks.
    Howard
     
    atomi8cglock, Apr 7, 2009
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    I don't think anybody makes a stainless steel hitch other wise you'll pay over $ 10,000.
     
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    I had a class v hitch on my ford. It had a 2 1/2' receiver and was rated for 15k. If you need one for a ford I kept the hitch and have it in my tool shed.
     
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  4. atomi8cglock

    atomi8cglock Member

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    That'd be great.waytogo How much would you have to get for it?

    The receiver and the hitch are rusted solid on mine and I can't get them apart. Yes, I've tried everything I can think of to break the rust loose, heat, WD-40, PB Blaster, sledge hammer... I even chained it to a tree with a 3/8" logging chain and then kept driving forward until -BANG- I broke the chain.:eek: I've given up trying to get them apart and figure replacement is the best solution.

    Howard
     
    atomi8cglock, Apr 29, 2009
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