Trailer Hitch
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From: Georgia on my mind...
If all you're going to use it for is a bike rack, then it should be fine.
That said, there may come a day where you have to pull something, so you might wanna consider investing in something a little more substantial.
That said, there may come a day where you have to pull something, so you might wanna consider investing in something a little more substantial.
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Instead of buying a sub-standard frame hitch for $70, just buy a Box Hitch for $35.
It will more than handle a bike rack.
Then, if you ever need to do serious towing you are only out $35.
And if you never tow, you met your need and are way ahead, costwise.
Six reviews on this product:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_43576_43576
U-Haul has one with more holes if that product doesn't line up with the 04-08 Ford.
It will more than handle a bike rack.
Then, if you ever need to do serious towing you are only out $35.
And if you never tow, you met your need and are way ahead, costwise.
Six reviews on this product:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_43576_43576
U-Haul has one with more holes if that product doesn't line up with the 04-08 Ford.
Last edited by Raoul; Apr 1, 2009 at 11:57 AM. Reason: added link with pic for clarity of post
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I have an OEM one for sale, PM me for details.
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From: Las Colinas, TX
Bought mine from etrailer.com; no complaints. $125 last year.
http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~V82842....cleid=20086408
http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~V82842....cleid=20086408
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From: Mcallen,Tx
Oh crap, How can I forget about the chrome trucknuts 
Is this a weld on hitch?
One more question, So the OEM hitch is below the bumper thus visible??
Raoul Instead of buying a sub-standard frame hitch for $70, just buy a Box Hitch for $35.
It will more than handle a bike rack.
Then, if you ever need to do serious towing you are only out $35.
And if you never tow, you met your need and are way ahead, costwise.
Six reviews on this product:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_43576_43576
U-Haul has one with more holes if that product doesn't line up with the 04-08 Ford.
It will more than handle a bike rack.
Then, if you ever need to do serious towing you are only out $35.
And if you never tow, you met your need and are way ahead, costwise.
Six reviews on this product:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_43576_43576
U-Haul has one with more holes if that product doesn't line up with the 04-08 Ford.
One more question, So the OEM hitch is below the bumper thus visible??
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From: Hattiesburg, MS
if you were closer to me, i would just about trade you my OEM hitch for your reinforcement piece. i need a full class IV hitch, but i have to buy a $300 reinforcement piece so i can reinstall my bumper. they come on the trucks that dont have the OEM hitch.
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From: Memphis, TN.
Do you ever get up towards Memphis at all? I would trade you my reinforcements and hitch for the OEM hitch.