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jthrv
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Aug 05, 2020

2020 GM 2500HD Dead Weight Hitch Tongue only 500 lbs ?

Where can I find the 2020 GM 2500HD Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt specification ? (Not for a Weight Distributing Hitch) I can Not seem to find it on the General Motor website. For example: h...
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BenK
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Aug 06, 2020
They EACH have their own ratings

Balls will have their rating stamped on the flat spot on top...that flat spot is to allow the ball to back out of the coupler dome

Shanks or Draw Bars have their own ratings and is either stamped or labeled

Wnote that balls have very high torque requirements. My 2 5/16" dia ball requires 50p ft/lbs, IIRC...

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