Receiver hitch, which is best

['956Wheel]

I'm planning on running around this summer with a TT, (don't wanna lose the bed), what is thee best hitch to bolt on that '95 3500? I am entitled to your opinion!!

------------------
9535hundred

 

[Pete Peterson]

A Reese Titan Class V ain't bad. Your truck takes part number 45005 or 450005 don't remember exactly. rated @ 12,000lbs without bars with a 1200lbs tongue weight, or 14,000lbs with weight distributing bars. Pete

 

[Gonzo 1066]

We have had some problems with the stock reciever hitches. We now run the Reese titan V hitches and have had no problems!! I do check the hitch, bolts and frame mounting points before every trip.

------------------
1995 2500 5 spd bombed. 2001 ETH 3500 stock. 1972 1066 International Harvester 414 ci diesel pulling tractor.
GONZO

 

[Archive]

I went with the torklift super hitch. You can check them out at www.torklift.com

I have a friend with the reese, as above, and he loves it, too.

------------------
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 and a Geno's "I tromped a Ford" decal. Member of BOMB! (WW NW Chapter)

MyPics.com (pics updated 10/14/00)

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

 

[David Muench]

My '85 D350 chassis cab had a Reese Titan V, and it was amazing. My new 01. 5 Chassis cab will get one too when it shows up this month.

 

[BV]

Depends on what you call best?. I have always used Draw-Tite brand without failure but I also don't overload ... ... ... 2 much #ad
.

 

[PMalin]

I was looking for a drawbar, and ended up getting one that the combo pintle hook and ball would bolt to. The drawbar has several holes that the pintle/ball can bolt at different heights to accomodate different trailers. Also, this was the only drawbar I found that had tow ratings to match the truck. When bolting the pintle/Ball to the drawbar, I followed the instructions on how tight to torque the bolts. Doing so by these instructions, one bolt snapped while torquing it down to the spec. I immediatley replaced all of those bolts and looked into a more reliable source for this torque spec. The one I installed, calls for Grade 8 bolts.