Bumper Hitch
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Bumper Hitch
Hi all...Can someone tell me if they ever tried installing a step bumper hitch under the bumper of a 99 f-150. Im only gonna be hauling some lawn equipment so I figued I'd go this route instead of the chassis style hitch. Anyways under the bumper there is some kind of welded on bracket that interfers with the mounting of the bumper hitch. I was wondering if this is on all ford bumpers for that year/model. Also if I go buy the chassis hitch (hidden hitch, reese, valley etc) will this bracket interfere with that installation.
Thanks!
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Well, mine has the bumper with the ball mount, and it's got a what appears to be a factory frame hitch/receiver under it. I *believe* it's the factory tow package, I haven't run the VIN to find out exactly what it came with.
I'd go for a frame hitch - a class 3 is not that expensive and they should be predrilled for reasonably easy installation. This will also let you tow stuff bigger than your landscaping trailer if you ever need to. I believe the only F-150's that are not certified for a full class 3 (500/5000) are the 4.2 and 4.6 with the 5 speed manual M5OD, those are good to 350/3500.
I'd go for a frame hitch - a class 3 is not that expensive and they should be predrilled for reasonably easy installation. This will also let you tow stuff bigger than your landscaping trailer if you ever need to. I believe the only F-150's that are not certified for a full class 3 (500/5000) are the 4.2 and 4.6 with the 5 speed manual M5OD, those are good to 350/3500.
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I went out & bought the reese hitch class III/IV, at autozone $120.00. It took about 40 minutes to put on. No probs, Very easy.....
Now if anyone is selling an open trailer preferably 5x8 in the central NJ area I'll be in business....
A friend said Lowes carries 5x8...but to stay away from the trailers at home depot....
later
Now if anyone is selling an open trailer preferably 5x8 in the central NJ area I'll be in business....
A friend said Lowes carries 5x8...but to stay away from the trailers at home depot....
later
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When I bought an ATV in 2006 I was desperate for a trailer fast. I called all the local joints because "real" trailer sellers needed several days to get in the right trailer. I ended up going to Tractor Supply Company and buying a 5x8 rear gate utility trailer with 13" rims for $699. Most of the others only had 12" rims and there's a big difference.
The first week I had it I went and bought treated 2x6s and put a wood floor in it. So in the end I spent more than I would have for a trailer from a "real" utility trailer company (mine is Carry-On) but it's worked fine for almost 2 years and still looks as new as the day I brought it home.
Here's a pic of it with my old ATV (bought a different one since). We utilized our space excessively well for rednecks.
My new ATV can be SEEN HERE ..
The first week I had it I went and bought treated 2x6s and put a wood floor in it. So in the end I spent more than I would have for a trailer from a "real" utility trailer company (mine is Carry-On) but it's worked fine for almost 2 years and still looks as new as the day I brought it home.
Here's a pic of it with my old ATV (bought a different one since). We utilized our space excessively well for rednecks.
My new ATV can be SEEN HERE ..
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15's would definitely be better. You have probably 16" wheels on your truck so think about how many more times a 13" wheel has to rotate to keep up with those 16's. I was cheap and in a hurry so I settled for the 13's. Most decent utility trailers come with 14's or 15's.
That said, I've taken this trailer to PA and back from NC twice, pulled it 100 miles every weekend round trip during hunting season for two years, and have never had a problem.
That said, I've taken this trailer to PA and back from NC twice, pulled it 100 miles every weekend round trip during hunting season for two years, and have never had a problem.