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forged vs welded receivers

Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by t300, May 8, 2023.

  1. May 8, 2023 at 6:24 AM
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    Need a new receiver and am overthinking forged vs welded. I'm sticking with steel not aluminum. I like Curt. Both are same price. Both work for the drop range I need. This is probably akin to ford vs gm or a best type of engine oil debate but... experience or comments on either of these? Part of me also likes the B&W 'we make it right' warranty, anyone have experience with B&W warranty, or Curt warranty?

    https://www.curtmfg.com/part/45900

    https://www.curtmfg.com/part/45935
     
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  2. May 8, 2023 at 6:59 AM
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    I guess it would depend on what you're towing. B&W is good as well.
     
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    Well one is rated for 14k and one for 15k… hopefully neither of which you are towing. So get the cheaper one.
     
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    Towing various trailers, 1500-7500lbs typically, question was really on forged receivers, never had one before, don't know anyone who has. I'll just stay the course and get the welded version.
     
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  5. May 8, 2023 at 8:41 AM
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    TundraMidwesterner What?

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    I have the curt C45900 from your first link and I have been very happy with it. I havent towed anything over 8500k lbs with it either though.

    I did buy it for a LOT less from etrailer.com

    In 2021 it was $154 before tax, it might have been a sale though.

    https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/CURT/C45900.html

    Amazon has it for $175.21 right now with the pin. For some reason I feel like I had to buy a longer pin for mine. Maybe that was my old receiver.
    $209 CURT 45900 Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount, 2" Receiver, 6" Drop, 5-1/4" Rise + 21510 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Vinyl-Coated Grip, 5/8" Pin Diameter, Fits 2" Receiver
    https://www.amazon.com/CURT-45900-A...locphy=9021834&hvtargid=pla-451379589068&th=1
     
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