Hitch Extensions???

[RKohn]

A friend of mine at work wants to pull a boat behind his 3500, but his hugeass camper overhangs too far. Has anyone used any receiver extensions? Are there any available that are stronger than just a straight tube(bracing, etc. )?

Thanks Guys.

Hope he gets on here to read this, then he'll be hooked too. Loaned him issues 29 & 30 to get him started. #ad


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Y2K Red Stealth Sport 2500 4X4 QC SLT+, 5-spd, 3. 54 anti-spin, 265-75-16 LTX’s (There ain’t no such thing as options, cause ya gotta have it all, including: DC’s dead cow/vinyl interior and don’t stop anti-lock brakes. ) Stock, but not for long. Oops, too late. What silencer ring? (More fun than my 98 SST)

 

[rickhans]

Search this forum for "extension" and go back 90 days. There was a lot of info on this exact thing around Dec. or Jan.

 

[DUNE RACER]

I'm using a Torklift hitch/extension and its one massive chunk of steel. The quality is good and the ratings are unbelievable for and extension hitch.

http://www.torklift.com/loadit.html

 

[Gonzo 1066]

I built my own, it uses a triple reciever. I added a reciever at each end plate of the hitch tube to form a triangle. The single hitch reciever extensions seem to have a large amount of lateral sway and hitch bounce. I tow about 8 to 9,000# cargo trailer behind a 9. 5' camper.

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1995 2500 5 spd US Gear 2 speed,PackBrake, bombed,big turbo, injectors CUMMINS POWER!!. 2001 ETH 3500 PackBrake, gagues,otherwise stock. 1972 "1066" International Harvester 414 ci diesel pulling tractor, big pump,turbo and injectors. Alcohol injection,BINDER POWER!! .
GONZO

 

[Archive]

Duneracer is correct... I use the www.torklift.com superhitch and extension. . have never had any troubles since the one was installed on the old 92 cummins, nor on the 99 Cummins. They are built strong!
I have towed 11,000 lbs on my extension with no problems.

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Rob Hanson
1999 "Big Red", 3500 SLT QC 4X4 6 spd, 4. 10 LSD, Braided SS fuel lines, Mag-Hytec Rear Cover, Cummins E-Brake, Blue Box, DD3 Injectors, Banks High Ram and 14cm Wastegated Turbo, All-steel Cowl Induction Hood, Cummins RED Valve Cover, Rhino, Rosewood Kit, Scotty System, SportComp Gauges, TorkLift SuperHitch, Tekonsha Brake Controller, Rear Flood lights, Cobra CB, DeeZee Running Boards, BD 2WD Low kit, Air Lift bags, Hitco exhaust blanket, air horns and a Geno's "I tromped a Ford" decal. Member of BOMB! (WW NW Chapter)

MyPics.com (pics updated 02/17/01)

I'd rather be... .
Cummin than Strokin.

[This message has been edited by Rob Hanson (edited 02-18-2001). ]

 

[Big-D]

RKohn, I made my own hitch for I had to extend beyond the normal reach for camper overhang. Mine is a 3 inch receiver which accepts a 2& 1/2 inch stinger. Inside the 2 & 1/2 I slide a 2 inch receiver the full length. All tubing is 1/4 wall thickness, seamless. Thus far pulling a 4 horse trailer I haven't had any signs of fatigue.

Buddies have pulled up along side while traveling and say there is absolutely no slop or sway to the hitch. I do plan to install equalizer bars in the near future just for added security even though I probably don't need them. Dave

 

[Mr. C]

The Torklift Superhitch is the BOMB to drop on your buddies reciever, he wont be sorry!!

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99,QC,3500,Sport Black,4x4,Auto,3. 54,Anti-spin,Camper pkg,Carpet delete,all options except leather.
Silencer ring?? We don't need no stinking silencer ring!!!
Self installed goodies,
OEM Running boards,Mud flaps&Bed liner, Tinted windows,Jacobs E-Brake,BD Torque Loc. Whimpy stock class 4?? hitch fell off-replaced it with a Super Hitch(1200# tongue,15000# trailer) on the house from DC thanks for the recall!!

 

[RKohn]

Thanks Guys.

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Y2K Red Stealth Sport 2500 4X4 QC SLT+, 5-spd, 3. 54 anti-spin, 265-75-16 LTX’s (There ain’t no such thing as options, cause ya gotta have it all, including: DC’s dead cow/vinyl interior and don’t stop anti-lock brakes. ) Stock, but not for long. Oops, too late. What silencer ring? (More fun than my 98 SST)