3" receiver on new 2017 SD = stinger is easy now?
Anybody tried it yet? I just found that my new truck has 3" receiver with 20k rating. I think I can buy 3" tubing and make good stinger very cheap.
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A truss is far superior then just the amount of material used. This makes them much more sufficient and why they are used. Because the two tubes of the super truss are spaced apart, the strength is far superior to just increasing the size of a single tube one size.
Your 3" tube has vertical leverage of 3" while the super truss has a vertical leverage of at least 5" (assuming 2" tubes).
However, on side-to-side loading, you are correct that the 3" tube is comparable to the side loading of the supertruss. But since it is still less than the double tube, why would you think you can get by without the chains. Probably could in most situations, but not in an emergency situation.
Not saying it won't work, but just trying to make sure you have considered things so you have an enjoyable trip.
Your 3" tube has vertical leverage of 3" while the super truss has a vertical leverage of at least 5" (assuming 2" tubes).
However, on side-to-side loading, you are correct that the 3" tube is comparable to the side loading of the supertruss. But since it is still less than the double tube, why would you think you can get by without the chains. Probably could in most situations, but not in an emergency situation.
Not saying it won't work, but just trying to make sure you have considered things so you have an enjoyable trip.
