BenK wrote:
One more thread on this: Receiver on GM seems to tilt up - best replacement?
Here's an interesting post from that thread:
mecreature wrote:
chadsalt wrote:
mecreature wrote:
I have been keeping an eye out on mine..
I dont haul near the weight alot of you do ... but when engaging the W/D you can see a good bit of flex in the hitch..
Planning on a hitch over the winter. that MagnumV looks good..
Its amazing the difference in the way these hitches differ from the OEM.
keep in mind the aftermarket hitches are rated higher, youre comparing apples to oranges.
I understand... but when I engage my bars I cringe when I see the hitch flex..
It raises the rear end just fine though..
(Red and bold added for emphasis.)
Apparently this hitch was able to transfer load "just fine" even though it did flex.
We should be aware that the VESC V-5 Regulation and the corresponding SAE J684 Standard state that a deformation of 5 degrees is acceptable.
Ron