You could be very right - never thought of that approach. Certainly worth
looking into.

For me it was easier to just buy the new hitch from Valley.


"SmartyPants" > wrote in message
...
> >> On 2002 and later models the hitch receiver (either 1 1/4" or 2") is an
> >> integral part of the frame - you cannot unbolt it. That is why I
> >> recommended
> >> the Valley Hitch # 82430 in my previous e-mail (I also included a
> >> diagram).
> >> It slides right into the existing factory 1 1/4" receiver, and then
bolts
> >> to
> >> it and to the frame.
>
> I guess I misunderstood what a dealer said. I thought he said I could
> remove the 1 1/4" receiver from where it bolted to the frame and replace
it
> with a 2" receiver on any 2002 and newer.
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