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Posted 7/3/2020 6:07 PM
The_Analyst
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OEM Trailer hitch 463-310-01-04 towing capacity

Hi.

I have read that 463-310-01-04 will work fine with a 2003 G500.

Does anyone know the towing capacity of the hitch?

Thank you all for your help. Happy 4rth!!!

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Posted 7/4/2020 12:14 PM
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RE: OEM Trailer hitch 463-310-01-04 towing capacity

Not sure what the rating would be when a later style hitch is installed in an earlier chassis. Why not use a correct hitch like https://www.g-wagenaccessories.com/products/oem-type-w463-trailer-hi... Known capacity of 7000 pounds towing capacity and 700 pounds tongue weight

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Posted 7/9/2020 12:07 AM
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RE: OEM Trailer hitch 463-310-01-04 towing capacity

The sticker on the fuel tank skid plate to the right of that hitch says the capacity is 7000# or 3175kg

I am using this hitch on my G300td and it is very stout. The picture is from a new G550 at the dealer a couple of years ago.

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Posted 7/9/2020 3:51 PM
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RE: OEM Trailer hitch 463-310-01-04 towing capacity

I hope this gives information that helps.

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Posted 7/23/2020 5:31 PM
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RE: OEM Trailer hitch 463-310-01-04 towing capacity

otiswesty - 7/8/2020 9:07 PM

The sticker on the fuel tank skid plate to the right of that hitch says the capacity is 7000# or 3175kg

I am using this hitch on my G300td and it is very stout. The picture is from a new G550 at the dealer a couple of years ago.


Never seen this skip plate before... Anyone have any info on it and or like it.

Edited by imjustdave 7/23/2020 5:32 PM
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Posted 7/28/2020 10:52 AM
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RE: OEM Trailer hitch 463-310-01-04 towing capacity

imjustdave - 7/23/2020 3:31 PM

otiswesty - 7/8/2020 9:07 PM

The sticker on the fuel tank skid plate to the right of that hitch says the capacity is 7000# or 3175kg

I am using this hitch on my G300td and it is very stout. The picture is from a new G550 at the dealer a couple of years ago.


Never seen this skip plate before... Anyone have any info on it and or like it.


Those skid plate were fitting to the US G-wagen starting with the 2014 models.
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Posted 7/29/2020 4:45 PM
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RE: OEM Trailer hitch 463-310-01-04 towing capacity

My stickers are for 7,700lbs

It's VERY Solid, and I've towed over 10,000lbs before.

I should also note that I'm in Florida where everything is very very flat. 

 

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Posted 7/29/2020 5:09 PM
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Re: OEM Trailer hitch 463-310-01-04 towing capacity

I would suspect the weight rating has more to do with the stability of the G at 70MPH, braking ability all while it's crummy weather out with a sidewind AND marketing and regulatory "laws" VS limitation of the metal.

Most SUV the size of a G have 7,000 capacity, at least in the US most cars I have seen seem to be in classes and each rating for each class.


I removed my hitch when I installed an aftermarket bumper and the factory setup is stout, I suspect you could hang the G on the end of it. My worry wouldn't be the hitch on the G. My concern would be reasonable weight, speed, destination, ETC. 7K offroad is way different then down the highway.
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RE: OEM Trailer hitch 463-310-01-04 towing capacity

'Found info from when I installed mine.  I'll try to attach .pdf
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Posted 9/18/2020 9:38 PM
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RE: OEM Trailer hitch 463-310-01-04 towing capacity

'Found info from when I installed mine.  

 

 

.pdf too big to attach...

 

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RE: OEM Trailer hitch 463-310-01-04 towing capacity

'Found info from when I installed mine.  

 

 

.pdf too big to attach...pm/email if you want a copy.

 

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RE: OEM Trailer hitch 463-310-01-04 towing capacity

'Found info from when I installed mine.  

 

 

.pdf too big to attach...pm/email if you want a copy.

 

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