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jimmyfred
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Jun 02, 2013

Chevy\GM Factory Receiver Hitch on 3\4-1Ton Trucks

.........My Chevy 2003 3500 dually is equipped the factory hitch , BUT I've heard rumors that these hitchs have had problems ! Just looking at the hitch , it doesn't look that well made to me . Thanks...
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Terryallan
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Jun 02, 2013
jimmyfred wrote:
.........My Chevy 2003 3500 dually is equipped the factory hitch , BUT I've heard rumors that these hitchs have had problems ! Just looking at the hitch , it doesn't look that well made to me . Thanks , jf



You are correct. MANY people replaced those hitches. It seems they would break, or flex. Would not transfer weight with a WDH as they were supposed to. You may want to consider it as well

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