Can the Westin Fey Diamondstep Rear Bumper for a 1996 Ford F-150 Tow a 4,000 Pound Trailer

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I see the product information says that the #20002 bumper is rated at 8000/800 with the proper bumper 92230 mounts. I have a 1996 5.8 f150 and was hoping that I could tow a 1800 lb trailer with a 2210 lb car using the bumper alone on a 600 mile round trip no class III receiver hitch. I would not want to do something that isnt safe. I see old pickups that have their bumpers bent down at an angle from trying this sort of thing all the time. I was just curious because this bumper at least on paper looks to be rated for more towing weight than my old trucks receiver hitch was.

asked by: Don F

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The Westin Fey Diamondstep Rear Bumper with installation kit # 20002-92230 is rated for 800 pounds tongue weight and 8,000 pounds gross trailer weight. However, you will need to consult the truck owners manual to determine the towing capacity of your 1996 Ford 1-50. Whichever is lower, the bumper or the truck, is the capacity you need to go by.

Another option is to just install a higher rated trailer hitch, # 75038, which is rated for 800/8,000 pounds as well. But again you will go by the lower rating, either the truck or the hitch. I recommend going with a hitch since it is attached directly to the truck frame.

If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK4. It comes with a ball mount with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, interchangeable ball set, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included to the right that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

If you need to add trailer wiring you can use # 118316 to add a 4-Way flat trailer connector.

If you go with the bumper then it needs a ball with a 1 inch diameter shank. For a 2 inch ball use # 63845. For a 2-5/16 inch ball use # 63847.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

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 2

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 6

The correct bumper for your 2004 Dodge Dakota is the Westin Fey Diamondstep Rear Bumper with Custom Installation Kit item #63000-93800.This sturdy steel replacement bumper has a diamond tread surface to provide grip as you step into your truck bed.…

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Answer 7

Normally a bumper is rated at about 3500 lbs towing capacity. It is usually stamped somewhere on the bumper or possibly on a sticker. A frame mounted hitch is going to have more capacity for towing due to how it is installed. Also, most trailers will…

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Answer 8

For the 2000 model year Chevy trucks there was both an actual Silverado model and C/K series models with a Silverado trim option. For an actual Silverado model, 1500, I recommend Curt hitch #C14332 rated for 1,000 pounds tongue weight and 10,000…

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Answer 9

Westin Perfect Match Series Rear Step Bumper #31006 fits 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 light duty and 2500 light duty models so if your 1500 is a light duty (anything other than a 1500HD) then this bumper is an excellent option. If you have an HD model…

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Answer 10

The #BWHDRH25122 has 35-5/8 inches between mounting holes like what you see in the picture I attached. Since you need larger than than let me know what vehicle you have and I can see which would be best fit.

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Answer 11

The etrailer brand #e98849 hitch which is a confirmed fit for your 2010 Silverado. The hitch installs using 6 bolts, two of which use nuts that are welded up into the holes closest to the rear of the frame as shown in the provided diagram. Two…

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