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mellow's avatar
mellow
Explorer
Sep 10, 2015

Bodiak Front Hitch

Anyone know if they ever go on sale? I am torn between that and just putting a curt front hitch on the front of my f250, the curt is $179 and the bodiak is $238.

I do have my worries about the bodiak hitch not being as stable and wobbling, those of you with one how much does it rock on the tow hooks?
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  • Super_Dave's avatar
    Super_Dave
    Explorer
    Sep 10, 2015
    What are the upsides to the Bodiak? I run a Curt and have zero complaints. And it sounds like less money?
  • billtex's avatar
    billtex
    Explorer II
    Sep 10, 2015
    X3...and it's rated at something like 500#?
    What does the extra $ get you? I am curious...
  • tonymull's avatar
    tonymull
    Explorer
    Sep 10, 2015
    I think the only advantage to the Bodiak is that it attaches easily, quickly to the tow hooks.
  • JacintoKid's avatar
    JacintoKid
    Explorer
    Sep 10, 2015
    The only advantage I see for the Bodiak is that it mounts higher on most trucks. The Curt hung pretty low on both of my previous Dodge trucks. Not a problem usually but I did lose a little ground clearance on the trails
  • mellow's avatar
    mellow
    Explorer
    Sep 10, 2015
    Ease of use and install is why I was looking at the Bodiak, no drilling holes and can be transferred to another f250 if need be very easily. I think Bodiak only does direct sales, but I am curious if anyone has picked one up cheaper than the $238, and how.
  • towpro's avatar
    towpro
    Explorer
    Sep 10, 2015
    I did call them earlier this year asking about the hitch on my 06.
    I was looking because the 2wd has low ground clearance, and your not supposed to drill the frame, which is required for the other hitch.

    Bodiak did offer to charge me actual shipping to save me a little money.
  • Super_Dave's avatar
    Super_Dave
    Explorer
    Sep 10, 2015
    Not understanding the comments about lost ground clearance. The receiver comes out at the plastic cowling under the license plate. The hitch itself is a drop hitch turned upside down, so the ball is actually higher than the license plate.
  • Jaxom's avatar
    Jaxom
    Explorer
    Sep 10, 2015
    2010 Ram 3500. I have a Draw-Tite from Amazon for $130. Bought 8/18/14. Remove tow hooks and bolt the receiver between the tow hooks and frame. Longer bolts are included.
  • billtex's avatar
    billtex
    Explorer II
    Sep 10, 2015
    towpro wrote:

    Bodiak did offer to charge me actual shipping to save me a little money.


    Amazon = free shipping...

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