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Cybertruck Owner’s Manual Says Its Hitch Is Only Designed To Support Vertical Loads Up To 160 Pounds

Turns out WhistlinDiesel may have been onto something

For a pickup truck that’s meant to compete with the likes of the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado, three-digit weight limits haven’t been the norm for a long time. The owner’s manual says exceeding the 160-pound vertical hitch load limit can cause damage, but tongue weight limits exist to prevent uneven weight distribution that may cause poor driver control and overload the axle, not necessarily because the hitch is at risk of damage. Even if you don’t tow and you just want to install a hitch step to make accessing your truck bed easier, you might end up in serious trouble.

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