Topic Sponsor
1997 - 2003 Ford F150 General discussion on the Ford 1997 - 2003 F150 truck.

D-Ring hitch ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 13, 2014 | 06:49 AM
  #11  
Tractive55LS's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 201
Likes: 9
From: MI.
Default

Originally Posted by Ricktwuhk
Those are 1 1/4 inch receivers. You can buy an adapter to go from 1 1/4 to 2 inch such as this. You can then use any 2 inch accessories, but note that any weight limits apply to the weakest point in the setup. Your 1 1/4 inch receiver is class 1 or 2, and may not be strong enough to support the dead weight of your vehicle, especially if not a straight pull. Should have rating stamped on it, or on a sticker.

Class I Trailer Hitch Receivers:
Towing capacities up to 2,000 lbs GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) and 200 lbs TW (Tongue Weight)
1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver hitch opening.
Works with only Class I accessories, such as bike racks, cargo carriers, ball mounts and tube covers
1-1/4" x 1-1/4" Class II accessories will not work with Class I hitches
Requires a drawbar or ball mount to tow a trailer; may be included or sold separately
Uses a 1/2" pin to secure ball mount into place
Manufacturer-recommended drawbar or ball mount should be used for each specific hitch
Will work with hitch ***** with 3/4" diameter shank
Available in square and round tube designs

Class II Receiver Hitch
Class II Trailer Hitch Receivers:
Designed for light-duty towing
Are rated up to 3,500 lbs GTW and 350 lbs TW
1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver hitch opening
Will work with Class I and Class II accessories, such as bike racks, cargo carriers, and tube covers
Requires a Manufacturer-recommended, hitch specific drawbar or ball mount to tow a trailer
A 1/2" pin must be used to secure the ball mount in place.
Drawbars may be included with hitch or sold separately
Available in square and round tube designs.
Will work with hitch ***** with 3/4" diameter shank

Class III Square Receiver Hitch
Class III Trailer Hitch Receivers:
Designed for trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles
2" x 2" receiver hitch opening
Rated up to 6,000 lbs GTW with 600 lbs TW
Allows for more gear to be carried or towed
Works with all Class III accessories, such as bike racks, cargo carriers, and tube covers
Class I and Class II (1-1/4") hitch accessories can also be used with an adapter
Ball mounts are sold separately.
Will work with hitch ***** with 1" diameter shank
NOTE: Most manufacturers call any hitch with a 2" x 2" opening a Class III hitch
It is not uncommon to see a 2" hitch rated at 3,500 lbs GTW called a Class III hitch
Available in square and round tube designs.

Class III Round Receiver Hitch
Class IV Trailer Hitch Receivers:
Designed for trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles
2" x 2" receiver hitch opening
Rated up to 12,000 lbs GTW and 1,000 TW
Allows for even more gear to be carried or towed
Works with all Class III and IV accessories
Class I and Class II (1-1/4") hitch accessories can also be used with an adapter
Ball mounts are sold separately.
Will work with hitch ***** with 1" diameter shank
Class IV hitch ***** require a 1-1/4" diameter shank

Class V Tow Beast Receiver Hitch
Class V Trailer Hitch Receivers:
Designed for heavy-duty trucks or vans to tow larger trailers
2-1/2" x 2-1/2" receiver hitch opening
Specially designed to handle heavy duty towing
With a weight distribution system you can handle up to 18,000 lbs with 1,800 lbs of tongue weight
Can use any class III or IV accessory with use of a reducer sleeve
Class V Ball mounts are sold separately.
Will work with hitch ***** with 1-1/4" shank
Thanks for posting these ratings, I'll save it for future reference.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2014 | 08:29 AM
  #12  
Ricktwuhk's Avatar
Senior Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 10
 
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 14,975
Likes: 6,035
From: SE Michigan
Default

Originally Posted by kobayashi maru
So if you encounter a stuck person I would make them responsible for the hook up at their end by either having them do it themselves or authorizing your approach after being made aware of the risks. Sometimes a good deed can end up badly.
This is key. I would never help someone out without asking them to connect things or telling them I bear no responsibility for damage.

Neighbor a few years ago, clueless guy with way too much money and no common sense (ending up losing his very expensive home to the bank) bought a car at the Detroit Auto Show (i.e. saw the car, said I want to buy it). It might have been a big Mercedes, don't recall. Anyway, I came home driving my '98 Explorer and this idiot was stuck on a gradual incline (i.e. NOT a hill) in our development with this car with fancy tires that are meant to drive in the summer only. Sitting there and spinning, front wheels cocked sideways. I offered to help, but said I couldn't see where I would hook on. He promptly pulled a hook out of the glove box that screwed into a receptacle on the bumper. I said "ok, but you take responsibility". I had to tow him all the way to his house a mile in the development even over flat roads. He had no idea of the strength of the hook or its attachment, luckily you probably could have pushed the car with one hand given the flat road.

Always tell them they take responsibility.
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2014 | 12:34 AM
  #13  
Tractive55LS's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 201
Likes: 9
From: MI.
Default

Originally Posted by Ricktwuhk
This is key. I would never help someone out without asking them to connect things or telling them I bear no responsibility for damage.

Neighbor a few years ago, clueless guy with way too much money and no common sense (ending up losing his very expensive home to the bank) bought a car at the Detroit Auto Show (i.e. saw the car, said I want to buy it). It might have been a big Mercedes, don't recall. Anyway, I came home driving my '98 Explorer and this idiot was stuck on a gradual incline (i.e. NOT a hill) in our development with this car with fancy tires that are meant to drive in the summer only. Sitting there and spinning, front wheels cocked sideways. I offered to help, but said I couldn't see where I would hook on. He promptly pulled a hook out of the glove box that screwed into a receptacle on the bumper. I said "ok, but you take responsibility". I had to tow him all the way to his house a mile in the development even over flat roads. He had no idea of the strength of the hook or its attachment, luckily you probably could have pushed the car with one hand given the flat road.

Always tell them they take responsibility.
I've done that with all whom I've excavated.

I remember back in high school, some guys were out 4-wheel-n one day and one got stuck. The guy with the Chevy K5 Blazer hooked up his ******-um strap to the trailer ball of the truck that was stuck. He took offff and the trailer ball snapped off, rocketed straight towards the chevy penetrating the rear window, flew right past the drivers head and finally lodging itself in the ceiling sheet metal just above the front window near the drivers head. He learned something valuable that day and almost lost everything. He never said anything, but I'll bet he bought a new pair of pants that evening.

Last edited by Tractive55LS; Nov 15, 2014 at 12:39 AM.
Reply
Old Nov 16, 2014 | 11:30 AM
  #14  
ALT5's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 365
Likes: 9
Default

You mean something like this. Made for a 2" receiver...
Attached Thumbnails D-Ring hitch ?-image-559313871.jpg  
Reply
Old Nov 16, 2014 | 12:53 PM
  #15  
Triton-SAS's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,035
Likes: 24
From: Minnesota
Default

This Truck pulling hitch

I have also made the one posted above too
Attached Thumbnails D-Ring hitch ?-image-3130102016.jpg  
Reply
Old Nov 17, 2014 | 05:53 AM
  #16  
Tractive55LS's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 201
Likes: 9
From: MI.
Default

Originally Posted by ALT5
You mean something like this. Made for a 2" receiver...
Ya, I've got 2 of these 2" D-Ring shackles in my truck.
Reply
Old Nov 17, 2014 | 05:56 AM
  #17  
Tractive55LS's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 201
Likes: 9
From: MI.
Default

Originally Posted by Triton-SAS
This Truck pulling hitch

I have also made the one posted above too
Is that a 2" and a 1 1/4 " combo pull adapter? It's not clear exactly how it works from the pic?
Reply
Old Nov 17, 2014 | 10:10 AM
  #18  
kobayashi maru's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,029
Likes: 165
From: Toronto, ON
Default

Not 100% sure from the pic but looks to me like a T-shaped 2" bar with a sliding ring that's height adjustable. Looks pretty HD though
Reply
Old Nov 17, 2014 | 10:34 AM
  #19  
Triton-SAS's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,035
Likes: 24
From: Minnesota
Default

Originally Posted by kobayashi maru
Not 100% sure from the pic but looks to me like a T-shaped 2" bar with a sliding ring that's height adjustable. Looks pretty HD though
Correct 2 inch solid that can be adjusted up and down as well as inverted if need be.... Has a competition truck pulling ring as an attachment. I made 3 of these things and sold too. Couldn't sell this one so I also made a ball attachment as well for it that uses a Reese ball.

Then I have d ring hitch to that is made out of solid 2 inch as well. That thing I made was a tailgate extension that is adjustable up and down to haul 12 foot or longer lumber without a trailer.
Reply
Old Nov 17, 2014 | 10:38 AM
  #20  
kobayashi maru's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,029
Likes: 165
From: Toronto, ON
Default

You made that? Damn nice job!
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:22 AM.