Will All of the Aftermarket Trailer Hitches Designed for a 2002 Ford F-350 Have the Same Drop?

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Would all of the hitches designed to fit an 02 F-350 have the drop? Im looking for the least amount of drop as possible.

asked by: Cy

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The amount of recess and drop is really similar on all the hitches for your 2002 Ford F-350. For the least amount of drop, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 13355 or the # C14355. They both have the 2-1/2 inches from the outside of the bumper to the center of the hitch pin and the 18-1/2 inch measurement from the ground to the top of the inner receiver tube. These hitches have the least amount of ground clearance restriction.

The # C13014 is the only one I don't recommend because it is made for the Canadian models and will not allow for the 20 inch spare tire.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

That's because the hitch you have is designed to fit trucks with 34 inch frames like what are commonly seen on cab and chassis trucks. Your 2005 Ford F-250 has a wider frame so it would need something like the #75740.

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Answer 2

For a 12 inch wheel/tire combo, I'd recommend the Kenda Karrier ST145/R12 tire on a 12 inch powder coated steel wheel, part #AM35354. This is a radial tire that will run cooler than a bias ply at highway speeds, however the tire is rated for a…

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Answer 3

No but sometimes they do require special lug nut torque values. I attached a picture that has a chart with the standard torque values for trailer wheel lug nuts.

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Answer 4

Sorry for the confusion. The Kenda Karrier ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Black Mod Wheel #AM353354 that you referenced at one point was rated for 65 mph but now is rated for 81 mph.

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Answer 5

The Kenda Karrier ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Black Mod Wheel #AM35354 does not come balanced, nor does any trailer tire and wheel. While you can have them balanced if you'd like to, it really isn't necessary for performance…

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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

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 11

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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