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Originally Posted by Ghost-Flame
I guess you might be right. But, I had my hitch installed by a local trailer dealer. saved me about $1400 or so. I paid around $400 or $500 for the whole thing. The dealer wanted around $1800.
I've had it for 2 yrs and frequently tow 2000 to 4000 lbs . I believe it is a 6500 lb hitch.  |
That might be OK for light duty, but towing the weight of a car (and trailer) will be AT LEAST 4000lbs (open trailer) and closer to 5-6000lbs for an enclosed trailer. Best and safest to go with the factory hitch for towing a car. The factory hitch basically replaces the entire rear bumper and bolts to the chassis of the truck. Aftermarket hitches don't share the same design and put unusual stress on the chassis when towing heavier loads.
OP--I tow mine in an enclosed trailer and have always been pleased with performance of the 4.6is. Your 4.8is should do even better. Only downside is atrocious gas mileage. 65-70mph seems to be a sweet spot for my 4.6. When I go faster (which the truck is totally capable of) my mileage drops to well below 10mpg
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