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Originally Posted by luca_brasi ... is this specification based off the factory bumper hitch, or a frame-mounted ball hitch? |
hi luca and welcome to the forums!
most trucks have 2 'limits' for towing
500/5000 tongue/total is the typical max for bumper/ball towing even on 350/3500 trucks.
the other (higher rating) is with a frame mounted receiver, stinger and w/d gear...
so on the 1500 that 7-8k figure is with a proper frame mounted receiver, w/d gear and so on...
it also doesn't account for ANY payload IN the truck...
this info should be in the truck owners manual.
the bumper capacity is usually stamped somewhere on the bumper near the ball mount.
cheers
2air'