Torklift Cannon
(Mod Edit: Link to original article to give the author - Mello Mike - credit) Article Looks like a problem solver for newer Fords. Bob
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BradW wrote:Bedlam wrote:
Torklift's ratings are based on using the Ford OEM receiver. It may be a limitation of the receiver with that much leverage........
That was my concern. Ford doesn't publish any ratings for those OEM receiver hitches when used with an extension. I have no doubt the Cannon extension tube will handle what its rated for and I have no doubt TL performed some testing before they put these on the market.
Having said that, I removed the OEM hitch from our 2018 F350 and installed the 30k lb TL hitch. The TL hitch is massive as compared to the OEM hitch and weighs much more.
I'll be towing slightly more than 6,500 lbs on a 4' extension, so I would exceed the new Cannon rating anyway. I will be a lot more comfortable with the TL hitch and dual extension.
bradw
I can tell you who makes 90% the receiver hitches for Ford and has for a while. Midway products, P&A Division in Findlay, Ohio I delivered countless loads of High Strength AKDQ 10X material there over the years. Company I drove for was their number 1 supplier of flat rolled high strength steel.
The balance is made by Draw-Tite in Indiana and we supplied them with high strength as well.
I think Midway did all the roll forming for everyone. They had 3 Yoder mills in Findlay.
Might be different now, been retired for 10 years.
