Increasing Towing Capacity of 2011 Ford F-150 With Factory Hitch
Updated 06/11/2014 | Published 06/08/2014
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How do I upgrade the factory receiver hitch on a 2011 F-150 5.5 bed length crew cab. Need to tow around 5500#. Factory hitch seems to be rated at 500#/5000#
asked by: Jim B
Expert Reply:
We offer a specialty hitch for the F-150 with installed factory hitch that mounts underneath the factory hitch to provide you with dual receivers. This hitch # TLF1005H from TorkLift is shown as fitting 6-1/2-foot bed trucks fitted with factory hitches rated up to 10,500-lbs. It offers a maximum tongue weight of 800-lbs and a maximum towing capacity of 8000-lbs.
We also offer standard 2-inch Class III and Class IV hitches that can replace your factory hitch. The most popular hitch for your F-150 is the Curt Class IV # C14002 that is rated for 1000-lbs tongue weight and 10,000-lbs maximum towing capacity. I have linked a video for this hitch as well as two articles concerning hitch installation.
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TorkLift SuperHitch Hero Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - Dual 2" Receivers
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class IV
- 800 lbs TW
- 8000 lbs GTW
- 15000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- TorkLift
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