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chrispitude
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Aug 05, 2018

Front receivers - is there any margin in the ratings?

Hi all, I'd like to put a front hitch on my truck to make the sharp right turn into my my driveway. However, the front receivers are rated for 500lb vertical and 5000lb pull, and the tongue on my t...
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demiles
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Aug 11, 2018
Industry standards for a hitch rated 500TW/5000 draw requires it holds 2800lbs vertical, 2700lbs longitudinal, and 1500lbs lateral for at least 5 seconds. You will probably break something on the vehicle front suspension before you break the hitch.

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