Does Install of Buyers Products Flat Bed Bumper Hitch Using 6 Bolts Allow Full Towing Capacity

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If I purchase the buyers hitch for flatbed trucks. 34 inch wide. Are the six bolts enough to safely pull a small equipment trailer and small tractor. Probably 8000 lbs.or does It need welding

asked by: Roger D

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Yes, if you install the Buyers Products Flatbed Bumper Hitch Plate w/ 2" Receiver # 3371809055 using bolts in the 6 holes would adequately secure the hitch and allow you to tow a trailer up to 17,000 lb.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Buyers Products Flatbed/Flatbed Dump Hitch Plate Bumper with 2" Receiver #3371809055 is designed or flatbeds and flatbed dump trucks. While it is ready to mount on Ford trucks, there is some drilling required for GM trucks. This hitch is a…

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Answer 2

If your 2001 Ford F-450 features a flat or dump bed, the Buyers Products Hitch Plate Bumper #3371809055 will fit and work well. This is designed for cab and chassis trucks like yours with the nominal 34" frame width. Hardware is not included…

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Answer 3

Most RV bumpers have a plastic plug on each end, so the interior of the bumper can be used for storage. You should be able to remove the plug and look inside the bumper to see how the seam is welded, one continuous weld or a series of spot welds. A…

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Answer 4

I reached out to the manufacturer, Buyers Products, who told me an ICC bumper is NOT required on your truck in order to install the Buyers Products Flatbed/Flatbed Dump Hitch Plate Bumper with Pintle Mount #3371809050 or the same bumper with 2"…

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Answer 5

The horizontal measurement from your photo for the Buyers Products Flatbed/Flatbed Dump Hitch Plate Bumper with 2" Receiver #3371809055 is 11". The vertical measurement you're looking for is 12-1/2". I have added these to the photo…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 8

I agree it is the right time to upgrade to a Lithium charger/converter as not all are Lithium compatible. I recommend using the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger - 60 Amp #PD4060K which is a replacement for your…

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Answer 9

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 10

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 11

Thank you for purchasing from etrailer! You did a great job selecting compatible parts. When using Leaf Springs #e64SR with the #AP233 Equalizer Kit and the #H248 Hanger Kit, there should be 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers and…

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Answer 12

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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