2007-04-23 08:59:02 · 5 answers · asked by sailboatsareit 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
sounds like a wreck waiting to happen.
2007-04-23 09:04:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion I would think that a hitch welded would do more damage to your vehicle if you were in an accident.
A hitch that is bolted to the frame would break off if you were in an accident doing less damage to the frame.
Welded to the leaf spring shackles I would say that you have some serious problems from the get go.
2007-04-27 01:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you say the tow hitch is welded to the spring Shackles?
Not typical and very dangerous. No, not strong or safe!!!
Most strong,,class III hitches are bolted to the MAIN FRAME and not a bumper.
2007-04-23 09:05:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had an previous avert D50 w/a 2.6 motor i used to tug my 23 feet sleeckcraft w/ it, it additionally had a bumper hitch, it exchange right into a tandem trailer which ability you like a type III hitch this is a ask your self i did no longer depart my bumper on the ramp!! your trailer ought to have a tow score on the neck to enable you recognize which hitch you ought to use. you could ruin out towing w/ a bumper hitch, yet once you have a mishap towing on your bumper, and your trailer required a miles better hitch you would be to blame for all damages!!
2016-10-13 07:18:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to the damn bumper ! Not the FRAME !
lets put it this way.. it is as strong as your bumper (which is designed to deal with COMPRESSION problems, not expansion ones.)
If you pull a heavy load that bumper will tear right off.
If you are dealing with welding, it needs to be welded to the van's Frame ... Of course it will be a ***** to remove later.
2007-04-23 09:28:06 · answer #5 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋