Class III Trailer Hitch to be Used with a Weight Distribution System on a 2004 Ford Explorer

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I'm sorry, but weight distribution is not compatible with Class II hitches. Class II hitches have a smaller, 1-1/4" hitch opening and lower weight capacities that the Class III and higher hitches with a 2" opening. Weight distribution shanks are only made for hitches with a 2" opening, because only these hitches have the ability to increase weight capacity with use of weight distribution. To answer your question, no, there is not a 350 Mini weight distribution system made for any Class II hitches. If you'd like me to check for a Class III hitch for your vehicle, I'd be happy to do so. Please reply with the vehicle's year, make and model, and I will look up all your options for you.

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We offer three different Class III hitches that are designed to mount below your factory-installed 1-1/4" hitch. They are the Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver 75132 and the Hidden Hitch Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver 87417; both of these hitches will still give you access to your factory hitch. The Valley Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver V82430 for your Explorer will hide your current hitch. All are custom fit, have a 5,000 pound weight capacity and 8,000 pound capacity with weight distribution.

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