What size drop?

[Apparition]

The Weigh Safe is clearly the premium unit. It's awfully hard on the wallet, though. LOL!

I have looked at pics of the B&W and the Bullet Proof like @legmar shows above. I'm probably gonna go Bullet Proof.

Don’t forget to factor in the weigh safe is aluminum and weighs nothing in comparison.

 

[rob 77]

8" drop Weigh Safe worked fine on my '17 F350 with 35" tires
But I'd get a 10" at that price.

You can buy just the drawbar from Weigh Safe and still come out ahead.
A 6" drop 3" shank is $140.
https://www.weigh-safe.com/product/weigh-safe-drawbar/

 

[Tremor88]

For the guys who have the B&W hitches..where did you get them? I feel like I'm going to have to order one since I need (please correct me if I'm wrong) 3" shank and 7" drop for diesel. But I cant even find any online.

 

[jadam8304]

I picked up my B&W 3 ball, 2.5” shank and 7” drop off of Amazon.

 

[Accuracy International]

For the guys who have the B&W hitches..where did you get them? I feel like I'm going to have to order one since I need (please correct me if I'm wrong) 3" shank and 7" drop for diesel. But I cant even find any online.

I got my 3'' shank, 7'' drop from Amazon. You're going to love it they're really nice setups.

https://www.amazon.com/TS30040B-Model-Dual-Ball-Hitch-Receivers/dp/B076TBYGMY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3R2RZXTFYFFEH&dchild=1&keywords=bw+tow+and+stow+3+inch+receiver&qid=1617306363&sprefix=bW+3%27%27+%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-2

I ordered this lock for it;

https://www.amazon.com/Trimax-T5Black-Diameter-Receiver-Lock/dp/B00J0ABS5M/ref=pd_bxgy_2/142-0101326-8271051?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00J0ABS5M&pd_rd_r=715cf441-b98f-451e-a631-f069cd7c8fca&pd_rd_w=pfjjD&pd_rd_wg=1WbmX&pf_rd_p=f325d01c-4658-4593-be83-3e12ca663f0e&pf_rd_r=S33E8CMW359VMXZ5YM7G&psc=1&refRID=S33E8CMW359VMXZ5YM7G

 

[jjfred2112]

I went with a B&W 7” adj. drop.. Works perfectly for me ??

I got this one as well with the 3 different ball sizes. Built really well. Get a lock for it and you are good.

 

[Tremor88]

Thanks for the help guys, got it ordered.

 

[36general]

Got my B&W from Amazon as well.. Ordered this lock as it uses the factory ignition key.. No need to carry an extra or hunt for a different key when needed ??

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OQPPO6K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Londerko]

My 7.3 F250 had a 2.5” receiver shank.
Do the diesels and F350s have a a 3”?

 

[Apparition]

My 7.3 F250 had a 2.5” receiver shank.
Do the diesels and F350s have a a 3”?

Diesels are 3”

 

[Dthiss]

I got the 6” drop Bulletproof, but with my RV setup it’s all the way to the top.

 

[Cab62780]

B&W 7” tow and stow probably could of got away with the 5” but wanted some room to work with

 

[Jdavis77]

5" B n W would prob work fine but i git 7" drop.

 

[LGTremor]

What size drop are you guys useing. I purchased a 10in drop 3in weigh safe only bc they were on sale on amazon for 124$. I think it will be okay but worried might be to long.
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Aluminum? Pfft....find one of these to use,

3 Speed!!! 1 HP 4 in. x 6 in. Horizontal Vertical Metal Cutting Band Saw FEDEX - - Amazon.com

3 Speed!!! 1 HP 4 in. x 6 in. Horizontal Vertical Metal Cutting Band Saw FEDEX - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Remove 2 or 3 holes touch up on a belt sander and enjoy the savings.
I also bought an Amazon “open box” and it came with some unexpected extras. I selected the 8”

Depending on when it was manufactured there will be different weight ratings stamped on the drop hitch. Weigh safe told me they just increased the ratings but nothing changed about the design. Mine is stamped 14.5K MTW and the newest ones are stamped higher.

 

[forcebwu19]

I’m pretty stoked. I ordered the same 8” drop and it arrives today! I also got the WDH adapter and am intrigued to see 1) how well it tows my 32’ TT and 2) if I can open my tailgate with the trailer attached.
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FYI - DO NOT use the locking pins in the drop shank with the weight distribution setup. Ask me how I know.... Or just look at the pic below.

This was after MAYBE 15 miles of towing. To bulletproof's credit they do state not to use these pins for WD on their website, but it's not anywhere on the packaging of the pin it's self. Apparently using WD can put more torque on the pins then just regular towing. Also, they warrantied this one with no fuss. For what it's worth the other pins are heat treated and are not damaged after a several hundred mile tow with WD.

Otherwise I love my bulletproof hitch.

 

[justin.j.russell86]

So
So here is what it ended up looking like after towing. It would seem 8in is all I need but at saving 300$ on the hitch ill stick with the 10in

 

[Sherbert]

You should be ok with the 10 inch, they say you should have 11 inches of clearance when it’s loaded so you should have just enough clearance, I have the 8 inch weight safe and I love it and the fact you got it for 120 is insane so I would say you made the right decision. My dump trailer will put 1200 pounds on the tongue and my truck still doesn’t squat too much.

 

[oops]

I have the 8” bulletproof. I’d say it’s just right. A 10” would be fine and give a bit more flexibility. Plus you’re ready for a lift.

 

[Legmar]

FYI - DO NOT use the locking pins in the drop shank with the weight distribution setup. Ask me how I know.... Or just look at the pic below.

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This was after MAYBE 15 miles of towing. To bulletproof's credit they do state not to use these pins for WD on their website, but it's not anywhere on the packaging of the pin it's self. Apparently using WD can put more torque on the pins then just regular towing. Also, they warrantied this one with no fuss. For what it's worth the other pins are heat treated and are not damaged after a several hundred mile tow with WD.

Otherwise I love my bulletproof hitch.

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Interesting that you posted this bc I just asked the company why you can’t use the locking pins. Here’s what they said...

I wonder if it’s safe to use a single locking pin on the hitch bar and then 2 regular pins on the WDH adapter.

 

[justin.j.russell86]

Interesting that you posted this bc I just asked the company why you can’t use the locking pins. Here’s what they said...
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I wonder if it’s safe to use a single locking pin on the hitch bar and then 2 regular pins on the WDH adapter.

I have not uses bulletproof pins but all I use are locking pins and never had an issue with WD bending them