hitch modification (cutting)

[metalneverdies]

So how much towing capacity do you guys think I lost by cutting the 3rd hole off my hitch?

I had to n modify it to run the hitch with the shackle flip.

Before and after:

 

[tp86k10]

Also curious. I had to do the same thing. Figured it would be OK with light towing or getting people unstuck.

 

[metalneverdies]

Would I be right in assuming it probably knocked the 5000 lb rating down to 3000 lb?

 

[ktmoutfront]

6 holes minus 2 holes equals 4 holes. 4 of 6 is 2/3. So you lost 1/3.

Never was good at word math problems.

I'm sure this won't work out if you did rear stuctural calcs.

 

[diesel4me]

I've seen receiver hitches that only have two holes on each side...also seen many home brewed abortions cobbed together out of angle iron and bird turd welded together that hauled many a trailer to various places..not saying it right,but I'd say your hitch will be OK for a bit less than its original rating..