Technically speaking, there are no aftermarket hitches available for the Ex because of the specific safety design characteristics built into our trucks. However, when the time is right, I'll be installing one of these:
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Technically speaking, there are no aftermarket hitches available for the Ex because of the specific safety design characteristics built into our trucks. However, when the time is right, I'll be installing one of these:
are you talking Ford's class v or a real class 5? big differnce Stewey
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2002 Excursion LTD(PCM:NQW5)Pheltech Tru-Cowl Induction Hood BTS transmission ITP fuel system, 38/15.5/20 Toyo's on Weld 12" wide wheels,15k warn and warn 9.5k rear 4:56's ARB air lockers front and rear. Trail ready front bumper,Road Armor rear bumper light force driving lights, PIAA backup lights,Dakota digital gages, F5 DP tuner chip,Hypermax stage 2 injectors,4" exhaust, 11" Edge lift, King shocks, edge crossover steering, ORU ram assist steering
Fabtech ladder bars,TN turbo, Dynatrac conversion kit. Alpine F1, Zapco amps. two dc1100.1, three dc1000.4, 1 dc750.2, driving seas reference series front stage and Zapco competition rear fill and 2 Jl audio 13w7 subs
AP Racing big brakes, Amp Research running boards
As long as its WD you're fine.... however you go to straight hitch and the tongue weight drops to 500#. Curt hitch makes a nice class V hitch with a 1000 or 1200# (can't remember which) TW rating. The price for it is very reasonable compared to other names out there.
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SOLD - 2004 F250 Red CC SB Lariat FX4, 03 Engine, TorqShift, 3.73LS, Parchment Interior, 40/20/40 heated seats, backup sensors, chrome step bars, BrakeSmart controller, Silverstars, Access LiteRider Bed Cover, C-Betr mirrors, Fumoto Valve
1997 F-250 XL Regular Cab 4x4 7.3 bare bones work horse.
does curt have one for the Excursion? I did not see one.
class v is a goofy rating that the hitch manufacture came up with it is not a class 5 hitch but rather a cross between a class 3 and a class 4 hitch
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2002 Excursion LTD(PCM:NQW5)Pheltech Tru-Cowl Induction Hood BTS transmission ITP fuel system, 38/15.5/20 Toyo's on Weld 12" wide wheels,15k warn and warn 9.5k rear 4:56's ARB air lockers front and rear. Trail ready front bumper,Road Armor rear bumper light force driving lights, PIAA backup lights,Dakota digital gages, F5 DP tuner chip,Hypermax stage 2 injectors,4" exhaust, 11" Edge lift, King shocks, edge crossover steering, ORU ram assist steering
Fabtech ladder bars,TN turbo, Dynatrac conversion kit. Alpine F1, Zapco amps. two dc1100.1, three dc1000.4, 1 dc750.2, driving seas reference series front stage and Zapco competition rear fill and 2 Jl audio 13w7 subs
AP Racing big brakes, Amp Research running boards
One thing I was told about a "class V" is that they usually mount further up the frame (longer arms) which distributes the weight more, thus giving it a higher carrying weight rating.
But yes, all receiver ratings are goofy as in real life, it varies from application to application but they have to rate at it's minimum. A TT vs. a boat trailer for example, are usually 2 very different cases.
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the longer arms on the frame have to do with the way ford made the frame on the X that class v is just a trick no other hitch has that rating
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2002 Excursion LTD(PCM:NQW5)Pheltech Tru-Cowl Induction Hood BTS transmission ITP fuel system, 38/15.5/20 Toyo's on Weld 12" wide wheels,15k warn and warn 9.5k rear 4:56's ARB air lockers front and rear. Trail ready front bumper,Road Armor rear bumper light force driving lights, PIAA backup lights,Dakota digital gages, F5 DP tuner chip,Hypermax stage 2 injectors,4" exhaust, 11" Edge lift, King shocks, edge crossover steering, ORU ram assist steering
Fabtech ladder bars,TN turbo, Dynatrac conversion kit. Alpine F1, Zapco amps. two dc1100.1, three dc1000.4, 1 dc750.2, driving seas reference series front stage and Zapco competition rear fill and 2 Jl audio 13w7 subs
AP Racing big brakes, Amp Research running boards
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the longer arms on the frame have to do with the way ford made the frame on the X that class v is just a trick no other hitch has that rating
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Not sure I follow. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]
I was referring to Class V in general, for other vehicles. I was told that they'll usually mount further up on the frame compared to a Class III/IV OEM. I'm not sure that can be the case on the Ex. though.
__________________ 2004 EB Excursion, 4x4, 6.0, everything but step tubes and 2nd row chairs, Magnaflow Exhaust, Isspro Gauges in an under cubby pod, Fumoto sitting on V Codes and Revo 285's.
"Treat me good, I'll treat you better; treat me bad, I'll treat you worse." - Sonny Barger
My factory receiver hitch is a class V and is for sale. I removed it to install my aftermarket rear bumper. I have a Super Duty; don't know for sure if the frame mounts are the same for the Ex.
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2003 F250 XLT CC Long Bed 4x4, 6.0 w/Auto
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