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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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Need help finding hitch

I need a hitch for my 2004 STX, styleside, supercab, 6.5 bed. Uhaul and another local place want $225 installed for a class 3. I found a curt class 4 on autoanything for $240 with no drilling. I found some on autozone that are "multi-fit hitches for around $120-150 but require drilling. I do not want to do any drilling. Can someone help me find one for under $175 that just mounts right up with no drilling. I have been looking all day with no luck.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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Here is that Curt for $203
That price includes free shipping.
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...cleid=20047239

After ordering one and paying shipping to get the hitch to me, that is below my dealer cost. Getting one under $175 aint gonna happen on that Curt.

BTW that hitch is a class III with a IV endorcement.
6k max trailer, 10k w/ WD bars

You might be able to find an OEM used one at your local salvage yard for under $100
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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Try searching www.amazon.com they've got some curt ones listed......
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Try calling Camper City in Southaven/Horn Lake, MS. Mine was bought AND installed for $192.00...662-349-1002. Mine is a Valley and I haven't towed often with it, but it is more than capable.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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thanks guys, i think i will buy the one from etrailer. My truck is a 2wd with a procomp stage 2 lift. i have a 5.5" block in the back. How much of a drop will i need? im thinking maybe a 5" or 6" but i dont really know.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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Measure form the bottom of the rear bumper to the ground on a level surface. Subtract 3 inches will put you at the center of the receiver hitch when installed.

Most hitch's on trailers are made to 16" off the ground. The difference in the measurement you have taken will let you know how much drop you will need. If it doesn't match exactly err on the high side. A trailer in a nose high attitude tows better than a nose down attitude. Nose down trailers are more likely also to bottom out and take out your trailer jack.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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thanks a lot.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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I have a bitch I would be happy to send to you if you would pay for shipping.

Oh crap, sorry - you said "hitch."
 
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 07:49 AM
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hahahahah
 
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