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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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downtheroad
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Jun 02, 2013
Mine GMC is an 06.
I replaced ours with a Putnam XDR (extra duty receiver). It is much more substantial and has a better strength design than the original.... They are no longer available but there are a bunch of heavy duty ones out there.

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