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mrgrim007
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Apr 15, 2021

18" Equal-i-zer Shank - Hitching with Tailgate Down?

Trying to figure out if we can hitch our trailer (on order) to our '14 RAM 3500 with the tailgate down, using an extended shank. Our tailgate will need to be completely down when hitching - we carr...
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mrgrim007
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Apr 21, 2021
mr_andyj wrote:
Also, do you have that stock class III Mopar receiver hitch? It might work, it might crack. Mine cracked and I put a class V on. A class IV would have done it but the V was just a few dollars more. They will take more tongue weight.


It's a 2.5" hitch, so it should be fine. I think it's a class V. I ordered the 18" shank (rated for up to 1,400 lbs tongue weight). I'll probably order the Jack-e-up as well.

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