Where Are Bulletproof Hitches Made?

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etrailer.com Representative, Where are the BulletProof Hitches Shackle 358smallshackle materials sourced and the shackles manufactured? Thanks for the prompt reply.

asked by: Inthedell

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Bulletproof Hitch products, including the # 358smallshackle used to be made here in the United States. In Bradenton, Florida I believe. Recently though they have moved production overseas.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Chris D.

5/26/2024

From what rumors have been going around they are out sourcing to China

Jesse M.

5/28/2024

@ChrisD Unfortunately Chris, you are right. When Bulletproof hitches started out they made everything here in the USA. Recently though they did move production overseas. I will go ahead and edit the question above.

Answer 1

Hi MH, The balls for the Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Locking, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit #AM3400 can rapidly be changed out by removing the bracket that holds the balls and then pulling out the locking pin #AM3440. With it removed you can slot in one of…

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Answer 2

I went out to the warehouse and pulled EZ Heavy Duty Adjustable Ball Mount with Combo Ball #AM3298 to measure. The pins that hold the ball portion to the shank are just under 3/4 inches in diameter. We do not have a locking pin this size. For the…

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Answer 3

With your Toyota Tundra rated to tow 11,000 lbs, you can get a ball mount that meets or exceeds that weight, but you will also be limited by whatever your trailer hitch receiver is rated for. The lesser of those 3 numbers is what your gross towing…

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Answer 4

Hey Braden, good question. Sounds like you’ve got your setup pretty close already. For the most part, you want the trailer riding level or just slightly nose down but no more than about a ½ inch. A little nose down helps keep your weight on the…

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Answer 5

The Rapid Hitch Adjustable Locking Ball Mount #AM3400 has a total weight (with the hitch ball attachment) of just about 19 pounds. The shank by itself without the hitch balls is only 6 pounds. I have attached a short video review on this product that…

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Answer 6

That foot pound rating for torqueing a hitch ball onto a ball mount requires a special torque wrench. A local mechanic should have something compatible. If you can't find anyone with the correct torque wrench as many max out at 250 lbs, then we…

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Answer 7

The distance from the center of the ball hole on the Andersen Ball Mounts #AM3460 to the hitch pin hole furthest away from it is 9-5/8 inches.

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Answer 8

As long as you have a 2 inch hitch installed on your 2015 Ford F-150 Super Crew the Rapid Hitch part #AM3460 that you referenced would fit and work well. I couldn't find any reports that the ball mount interfered with any sensors.

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Answer 9

In order to make a recommendation about which ball mount would be best for your needs, I'd really need to know the coupler height of the trailer when it's level. Give that the average coupler height is between 16 and 19 inches. Based on that,…

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Answer 10

The Curt #C23FR and etrailer Hitch #e89YR have the same design and specs. The main difference between the two is the powder coat finish. The Curt has a glossy finish while the etrailer hitch has a matte finish. The matte finish gives it more of an…

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Answer 11

We can get you a hitch lock that will work with your 3 inch and 2 inch hitches, but there isn't a separate keyed alike option that allow you to use one key to lock the platform and the ball mount to a 3" and 2" hitch. So what you will…

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Answer 12

The Andersen Rapid Hitch you mentioned, part #AM3460 includes a 2 inch and a 2-5/16 inch trailer ball. Anderson does indeed offer a replacement ball assembly that includes the 1-7/8 and the 2 inch trailer ball, part #AM3425 or if you prefer the…

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