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At Smith Truck Body, we fabricate our custom hitch plates in-house, specifically for the truck they're going on.
Need a traditional pintle hitch? An air-compensated pintle? A receiver hitch with a GEN-Y MEGA-DUTY setup? Maybe a gooseneck ball, custom lighting, and multiple towing options integrated into one clean package?
Every truck is different. Frame dimensions, suspension, body overhang, towing requirements, and existing equipment all affect how a hitch plate should be built.
That's exactly why we build them custom.
We work with you to determine the right configuration for your truck and the work you do. From fabrication and mounting to wiring and finishing, we pay attention to the details.
No cookie-cutter hitch plates. Just quality fabrication, built to work.
Looking to have a custom hitch plate built for your truck? Click below to get your quote today
Please reach us at parts@smithtruckbody.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
At this time, we do not offer hitch plates for shipment or self-installation. Every truck is different, and factors like frame dimensions, suspension, body overhang, existing equipment, and towing requirements all affect how a hitch plate needs to be built.
Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all design, we custom fabricate each hitch plate to fit the truck and its intended application. This allows us to make sure everything fits properly, functions as intended, and meets our standards for quality and workmanship.
Yes. We require the truck to be at our facility so we can take accurate measurements, evaluate the existing equipment, and build the hitch plate specifically for your truck.
Having the truck here also allows us to properly fit, install, and finish the hitch plate, including any custom lighting, electrical connections, or additional towing features.
No problem! We work with customers from well beyond Michigan, and distance doesn't have to keep you from getting the setup you want.
You are welcome to bring your truck directly to our facility in Central Michigan. If making the trip yourself isn't practical, we can discuss transportation options to help get your truck to our shop.
We recommend contacting us before making transportation arrangements so we can discuss your project, review your truck's specifications, and coordinate scheduling.
Absolutely! That's one of the biggest advantages of having a hitch plate custom built.
Depending on your truck and application, we can incorporate multiple towing options into a single setup. This could include a traditional pintle hitch, an air-compensated pintle, a receiver hitch, a GEN-Y MEGA-DUTY hitch configuration, or even a fixed or turnover-style gooseneck ball.
We can also integrate custom lighting, trailer electrical connections, and other features to give you a clean, functional setup without unnecessary clutter.
Our goal is to build a hitch plate that works for the different trailers and equipment you use, rather than making you compromise with a generic design. All configurations are subject to vehicle compatibility and applicable towing capacity requirements.
We work with a wide variety of medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks, including Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Western Star, International, Ford, and more.
Because every project is custom, we'll review your truck's configuration, frame, and intended towing application to determine the best approach. If you're unsure whether we can build a hitch plate for your truck, give us a call!
Because every hitch plate is built specifically for the truck and the customer's needs, pricing varies depending on the design, materials, hitch configuration, and additional features.
A basic pintle hitch setup will have different requirements than a fully customized plate with multiple hitch configurations, integrated lighting, trailer connections or even a T-Bar.
A baseline to go from for a basic bolt on setup with a Gen-Y and a Gooseneck ball run around $5500. The more custom you go, the more price goes up.
Absolutely! While black is a popular choice, you're not limited to it. We offer custom paint options, including metallic finishes and colors matched to your truck.
Whether you want your hitch plate to blend in with your truck's existing paint or stand out with a custom finish, we can help you achieve the look you're after.
Our goal is to make your hitch plate look like it belongs on your truck, not like an afterthought.
We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
Smith Truck Body
3943 Luthy Rd Unit 1 Rosebush, MI 48878
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