hey everyone. I need to get myself a drop down hitch since my lift and size tires to tow my jetski this summer. how much of a drop should i get?? and where to get it?? since its jsut really a hunk of metal.....it shouldnt really matter what brand i get right?

thanks

 

As far as brand, no IMO it doesnt matter. Although, They do have some that are a tad bit pricey that are made out of solid aluminum that are suppose to be unbelievably strong. Here is an example of one.

http://www.hitchsolutions.com/alumistingerupsale.html

As far as what size, you have an 8" lift on 38". I would get the biggest available which is the 10".

 

yea i donyt wanna spend 80+ on the drop and ball jsut for aluminum...i wont be hauling anything heavyer then my jetski so i dont need that.

 

Brand?
I like Reese. But, you're right. It doesn't really matter. Check Walmart, Uhaul, or any auto parts store.

Drop?
With your jetski trailer level, measure the distance from the ground to the bottom of the ball coupling. With your truck level measure the distance from your receiver to the ground. Subtract the trailer's measurement and there's your drop.

 

thanks ill look into reese

 

Get a RapidHitch!

 

18 inches from the ground up

 

i dont wanna be spending 100 bucks + on this hitch.....so anyone got any suggestions??

 

Come on, pony up!!

PS: I got my hitch for free from the dealer since my rear bumper had a barely visible scratch in it.

 

If you have multiple trailers to tow the Rapid Hitch is great. I love being able to switch the height and ball size so easily (2" and 2-5/16"). It sounds like you only need to tow one trailer, so just get a cheap fixed one that is the height you need. Thumper, I see you have the 5- 3/4" drop. Does your hitch get down far enough or does your trailer have to be at an incline? I have the Rapid, but it is the 10 inch drop instead. What you towing around with it?

 

i gotta buy this and new brake pads....trying to save some money haha

 

Yup, I've only got the 5-3/4" drop. It does work well, I'm sure the 10" drop would be better though. I'm not sure. I might be far off but it seems like the more drop, the more prone the hitch would be to break. . I'm towing quite a variety things; 21' Regal boat, open trailers with quads & bikes, closed trailers with quads & bikes, and jet skis. I really need to get gears!

Can you post a picture of your 10" drop?

 

You need one like this one.

 

Yep I'll snap one when I get this camera back into action. Guess I am not completely up to date on my gallery pictures! Gears are probably #1 on my list as of right now also. Although now a 350 has been added to the Ford family for the bigger toys. The origional owner actually had a 10 inch drop Rapid on it stock that he let go with the truck. I couldn't believe it cleared on a 2wd dually ! Anyways, I don't care what Ford claims, a 150 would have a really tough time pulling this big boy around!

 

k so can anyone find one that i could use....8-10 inch drop. cheaper the better.

just a hunk of metal...