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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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i have never looked into them but im sure some of them have the same three hole pattern on them. some cars may only have two or maybe four holes never seen them but whatev.

But anyways im sure if you looked them up you could find a simple cheap one.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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scratch that question. i did my research
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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i just ordered a putman 4" drop. it was $10 so if it doesnt work i'll just put it on craigslist
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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I got my Mopar Class IV hitch from the junkyard for $40. Grinded it down and painted it and only have $45 in it.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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on my 4wd, i use a 6" drop from Northern Tool for about $20. it works out about right.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by nathangfnd

. our bumpers are rated for 10,000 lbs so small trailers are no problem

5000 lb
500 lb tongue weight

i usually use a 6 inch drop for pulling wagons, and an 8 inch for the flatbed
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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i got a 10" drop for hauling my 4 wheeler trailer. and 8" for pulling wagons
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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I got just a regular 2'' drop for towing my mower trailer.
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Not exactly level, but it makes it eaiser to get the eXmark walk-behind off. Need to get some hinges and weld the rear gate back on.

our bumpers are rated for 10,000 lbs so small trailers are no problem
Just like Maroon posted above, no they are not rated for that much! It is stamped into the bumper, 5000 trailer, 500 tounge. They are only a Class II.
 

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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by PurplDodge
I got my Mopar Class IV hitch from the junkyard for $40. Grinded it down and painted it and only have $45 in it.
if this winds up not working i'll probably go to a junk yard, or swap meet and just get a frame mount reciever.
 
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