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Old 03-20-2013, 04:54 PM
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Can anyone help me I am looking to buy a new ball and hitch mount kit for my new f150. It has max tow with 6.2. I don't want to get some crappy one. I'm not sure if it really makes a difference but I figured I would ask the experts. Thank you
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What do you tow?
No matter what, you want to make sure to keep your ***** lubed.
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Originally Posted by 09xltd
Can anyone help me I am looking to buy a new ball and hitch mount kit for my new f150. It has max tow with 6.2. I don't want to get some crappy one. I'm not sure if it really makes a difference but I figured I would ask the experts. Thank you
This is the one I have. Its from tractor supply and is rated for 10,000lbs. I have hauled a couple heavy trailers and it does a good job. I am sure there are nicer ones out there but I wanted an economical option and it had to be adjustable. The only bad thing about it is it weighs around 60lbs.


http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/stor...ical-10000-gtw
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I have the B&W tow and stow. 3 size ***** on it ( u wish).

It's heavy duty. Weighs like 40lbs. 10,000

I got mine shipped from amazon for about $180




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What do you tow?
No matter what, you want to make sure to keep your ***** lubed.
OH YOU! I see what you did there....
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They build the B & W hitches less than a mile from my house !!!!!!!!
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just remember, its a 150...you'll need a wdh for any real load...

i got one good for 10000/1000...trailer/tongue
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Originally Posted by Steve Osborne
just remember, its a 150...you'll need a wdh for any real load...

i got one good for 10000/1000...trailer/tongue
lol how heavy was that load....
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I bought and had my hitch installed at Uhaul. They have just about any drop or rise you'll need.
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Originally Posted by 09xltd
Can anyone help me I am looking to buy a new ball and hitch mount kit for my new f150. It has max tow with 6.2. I don't want to get some crappy one. I'm not sure if it really makes a difference but I figured I would ask the experts. Thank you


Depends how heavy the load your towing. Most Reese Hitches/***** are rated for 6k and tongue weight of 700lbs. The nice ones have the combo hitch/ball in one and stainless steel. They don't rust like the painted ones do. Just make sure you get a hitch rated for what your towing and exceed that for extra measure..


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