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Bent rear bumper...concerned about using a factory hitch (pic!)

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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Ah the gap is about right between the bumper and tailgate. Really if anything the bumper just looks slightly bent down but who knows it could have been like that since day one.

I think you will be fine when you go have your hitch installed.
Thanks ZWilson. So to be clear even though we've established fitment is not an issue...do you recommend the factory style hitch or the beefier one that mounts to the rails?
 
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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I"ve got the Curt Class III p/n 13326. fits great. Advance auto carries them and you can always get a discount.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by guitman32
Thanks ZWilson. So to be clear even though we've established fitment is not an issue...do you recommend the factory style hitch or the beefier one that mounts to the rails?
As long as its the proper class hitch, oem is more than fine. The limits of your particular truck will be exceeded before the hitch would providing that its the proper class obviously. For what your doing you could probably just get a used oem one for cheap. If your going to buy new id probably go with a nice aftermarket one for the money a dealer is going to charge.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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Hey all was doing some prep on a buddies car for a track day on saturday...

Great! I ordered a Curt 13333 from Amazon, should be here in a few days.



Ill let you all know how she performs. Thanks so much for all your help..a ******* 12 pack for ZWilson and loflyer2!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by guitman32
Hey all was doing some prep on a buddies car for a track day on saturday...

Great! I ordered a Curt 13333 from Amazon, should be here in a few days.



Ill let you all know how she performs. Thanks so much for all your help..a ******* 12 pack for ZWilson and loflyer2!
If it doesnt come in a 30pack I don't drink it... Well I'll drink it... Just not buy it lol. As a matter of fact that truck is thirsty.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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If it doesnt come in a 30pack I don't drink it... Well I'll drink it... Just not buy it lol. As a matter of fact that truck is thirsty.
Ill get a 30 pack and you scallywags can share it!

And the truck is begging me for it...she wants that hi test ;

 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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They have redneck method for mounting the two bolts in the back of the hitch, but it works. They give you fishwire to snake the mounting bolts inside of your frame, then you just leave the fishwire inside.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 01:17 AM
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Yaay!

 

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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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Nice, glad to see it all worked out.

Boat looks huge in this picture for the weight you described!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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Hah yeah not the first time Ive heard that...its a light boat for her size...low gunnels in the aft plus nothing but tank console and capns bench. Fast for her size as a result with just a 175 on the back (prop rated 2thirstyfive)..
 
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