i found a potential new truck. need some info please

[Allen Reynolds]

OK guys I have had a Gen 1 since 2001 and long time site guy.



My old truck overheated and sold it on crags list. Didn't think I would find a decent one again. Today I found a friends mother in laws 2008 silver loaded limited. Gen 2. 4.0 motor. Tonou top chrome package I think. Going to see in the morning. 50 k miles. One owner older lady now no longer driving. They are asking 17,500. New tires also.



Only downer I see is it has that dang small tow hitch hole and not the 2 inch which I need.



Questions. Has anyone changed out one of these cheesy hitches for a true 2 inch?

My Gen 1 had a 2 inch and had a tyranny cooler on it. Does these Gen 2s with the small socket?

Also does it only have a 4 speed plus overdrive? Total of 5 speed?



Sorry for the type o's I hate typing on a phone.

POman out!

 

[Vic Sorlie]

Yes it's a 5 speed - 4 + OD. Doubt you'd be able to swap the hitch; I had a previous '07 that had same setup. Think that's the way it came from the factory.

 

[Bryan E 2]

I am sure there is a company that makes a hitch to replace that unless Ford welds the factory ones on?

 

[Lloyd Ledford]

17,500 is pretty good. I paid 20.000 for mine at a dealer.

 

[Bo Loo]

My understanding is that it is very very difficult to replace that hitch. It supposedly would require someone to cut and weld onto the frame a new hitch and most welders are reluctant to mess with the frame of the truck.



I would advise you to find a welder and take the truck to him to get his input.



Personally, I wouldn't buy a truck with that hitch, as I tow quite a bit.

 

[Todd Z]

They make a larger hitch that mounts BELOW the small one.....

Does not look that great,



You can CUT out the old one and WELD in a new one but I would only use a CERTIFIED welding shop. Don't use the average joe...



the Gen2 is the same 4.0 and tranny as the gen1.



Todd Z

 

[John Bartman]

I changed mine I drilled around the old one and cut it out and at the farm and country store bought a new two inch hitch and welded the new one in , i dont weld real good so I had a buddy who welds for a living weld it in for me and it looks like stock , so if you have any questions or want a pic let me know and its not really hard but it takes time I really took my time cutting and had to file alot to keep it tight and looking good