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U&A · Jul 6, 2016

CLOUDL1GHT said:
I definitely would. I just tried loading the trailer onto it again. The F@#*ing thing is still flexing. But I have an idea now

Steel flexes a lot. Somtimes its better that way. If all the welds are sufficant its fine.

CLOUDL1GHT · Jul 6, 2016

the previous owner did do some sketchy things on the rest of the truck I'm finding lol

I do realize steel flexes a lot but this was unsafe at how much it was flexing.

So I managed to fix the rest of the flex. Getting it welded helped a lot. Nothing but a good ole 5/8 x 4 grade 8 bolt.

Before

After

And no more flex at all

CLOUDL1GHT · Jul 6, 2016

I know it may not look the best, but when I'm not towing I can easily remove that bolt.

Padilen · Jul 6, 2016

That's not a good mod, 2 pin holes.
That would make me take it off and replace with new.

TRCM · Jul 6, 2016

You sure that's a factory hitch ?

Mine doesn't have 2 holes for the pin, and the top bracket that goes under the bumper is different. The top plate on mine is hard against the bumper, not spaced away like yours is.

I would take the 2 outer bolts down thru the bracket also.

Do you have a stock bumper or aftermarket ?

Padilen · Jul 6, 2016

I'd don't believe I've ever seen a hitch manufactured with 2 hitch pin holes. That to me is someone's tampering to get tailgate clearance on a tongue Jack. The wrong way to accomplish it if that's what was done.

CLOUDL1GHT · Jul 6, 2016

Oh the two alan head bolts are part of the mounting for the rear bumper I have. It came with the Magnum bumper. I've thought about drilling the bracket out to make those two go through it though.

If it's not the stock one then at some point it was replaced with one that is very similar. On my build sheet I have the trailer brake package and 7-pin wiring with the receiver hitch.

6.7CumminsDrvr · Jul 7, 2016

TRCM said:
You sure that's a factory hitch ?

Mine doesn't have 2 holes for the pin, and the top bracket that goes under the bumper is different. The top plate on mine is hard against the bumper, not spaced away like yours is.

I would take the 2 outer bolts down thru the bracket also.

Do you have a stock bumper or aftermarket ?

Padilen said:
I'd don't believe I've ever seen a hitch manufactured with 2 hitch pin holes. That to me is someone's tampering to get tailgate clearance on a tongue Jack. The wrong way to accomplish it if that's what was done.

My '10 and/or my '12 had the 2 different holes for the hitch pin. Both trucks had the factory hitch installed when built.

Padilen · Jul 7, 2016

So I googled it. There is a reason for 2 holes but one should be smaller diameter for a "j" hook anti rattle.
I never seen it before. I can see if the j is used it would be safe. I wouldn't use the outside hole as a regular hitch pin hole. If I had it I'd always use the j pin.
I currently have a 12 with factory tow no second hole.

CLOUDL1GHT · Jul 7, 2016

ya I've never used or even payed attention to the second hole. All I know is at some point if I have trouble with this again, I'm going to be replacing the hitch completely

reek · Jul 8, 2016

I put a Curt class V hitch over an OEM hitch on my 1500 due to my own OCD issues. The Curt attaches directly to the frame rails. Now this thread just acts as an enabler....

This is some scary sheet! I gotta go check my 2500, it has the OEM hitch mount.

U&A · Jul 8, 2016

reek said:
I put a Curt class V hitch over an OEM hitch on my 1500 due to my own OCD issues. The Curt attaches directly to the frame rails. Now this thread just acts as an enabler....

This is some scary sheet! I gotta go check my 2500, it has the OEM hitch mount.

If the curt attaches directly to the frame rails ( via bolts I assume) how does the OEM attache to the frame? cant think of any other way than bolting directly to the frame.

Dubstep Shep · Jul 8, 2016

Yea, that doesn't look like the factory hit to me. Probably an aftermarket unit made to be similar.

Padilen · Jul 8, 2016

Umm, everybody knows right (?) that OEM isn't just made by manufacturer of a vehicle.
I do not know who currently makes the hitches. I think it use to be Reese. Just like some of the radios branded as "MOPAR" were made by Sony. Most likely the hitches are made for MOPAR by another manufacturer to FCA spec's.

CLOUDL1GHT · Jul 8, 2016

Padilen said:
Umm, everybody knows right (?) that OEM isn't just made by manufacturer of a vehicle.
I do not know who currently makes the hitches. I think it use to be Reese. Just like some of the radios branded as "MOPAR" were made by Sony. Most likely the hitches are made for MOPAR by another manufacturer to FCA spec's.

Right or whoever can give them the best price

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