JohnFire
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Weight rating wise I wouldn't think that this setup could be considered any more than the trucks listed pintle tow weight. Since it is basically mounted to the same supports and braces that the pintle is mounted to. If you are really going to do towing I personally would recommend a Civy Class 3 hitch and make the modifications that Chuck made. When i get home I am going to do similar and trim and weld the original pintle plate to fit between the class3 and bolt it to the tube and back to the bumper. The only other thing I have looked at the I will have to do is bend the plates eyes up a little to clear the hitch tube. Remember if you are towing on a public road or highway and something lets loose. If you are above the hitch rating, you will be held responsible for whatever happens by the law. The class 3 hitches bolt up pretty nice and snug to the bumper. Mine is a putnam class 3, I have seen hidden hitches and a few other brands. I am not bashing the setup but I felt that I should point out the legal side. Plus I have seen bumpers pull away from trucks in the military cause they were towing well outside their tow capacity.