Best tow hitch

[chevelle]

I'm looking to put a hitch on my lowered 67 to haul the race car every now and then. What is the best option? Are there other ones besides the early classic one?
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[webfoot]

I bought a Curt (made in usa) part number 13028, made in USA. Hopefully installing this weekend.

[longbed67]

let us know how the install goes. Also take some pics and put em up I am looking for a HD hitch!

[74baggedbug]

I'm also Looking for a tow hitch but not to sure of my options because I have a fuel cell mounted in the back
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[stomper]

Got mine from U-Haul. Brand new, custom made (72 K5), fit perfect. @ $250.

[6772owner]

I love my Early Classic hidden hitch. The receiver is behind the license plate so the hitch is tucked up to the frame and you barely see it. I have used it for moderate towing and havent had a problem yet.

[longbed67]

The ECE hitch wont work for a race trailer and car.... its only rated to 5000 lbs and I know the trailer and car that I pull is closer to 7500lbs

[70cst]

Originally Posted by longbed67

The ECE hitch wont work for a race trailer and car.... its only rated to 5000 lbs and I know the trailer and car that I pull is closer to 7500lbs

Good point

[PAWS 72]

Curt,Reese and Cyquent are some good hitches also.They should have any hitch for our trucks.How ever you have to now go with a 73-86 hitch to get one to fit.
Guys please don't pull nothing bigger than a 20' trailer behind a 1/2 ton on the interstate at interstate speeds. I have seen my share of bad wrecks.
No lites,trailer not loaded rite,you name it.I always say 24'-30' should go on 3/4 ton and any thing larger on 1 ton.Call me crazy if you like but I want to be safe and the one's around me.

It would kill me to hurt someones family if stupidity on my part.

I have 10 years in the camper and towing industry also.Amongst a few other things.

[longbed67]

Originally Posted by PAWS 72

Curt,Reese and Cyquent are some good hitches also.They should have any hitch for our trucks.How ever you have to now go with a 73-86 hitch to get one to fit.
Guys please don't pull nothing bigger than a 20' trailer behind a 1/2 ton on the interstate at interstate speeds. I have seen my share of bad wrecks.
No lites,trailer not loaded rite,you name it.I always say 24'-30' should go on 3/4 ton and any thing larger on 1 ton.Call me crazy if you like but I want to be safe and the one's around me.

It would kill me to hurt someones family if stupidity on my part.

I have 10 years in the camper and towing industry also.Amongst a few other things.

I couldn't agree with you more! I get the heaviest duty accessories I can for the equipment that I have, not so I can max out it's capacity but so that the loads I do pull are better managed.

[6772owner]

Mine fits fine w/my fuel cell, Mark (and everyone else) at ECE are awesome people. No offense, but I wouldnt pull more than 5k w/my SB 1/2ton anyway... :-)
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[longbed67]

the curt listed above is only a class 3 as well rated up to 500lbs tongue and 5000lbs trailer wt. so does anyone know of a class 4 hitch for these trucks?

[6772owner]

I would think Valley would make one, I havent looked lately, you may have to get one for a 3/4 ton??
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[longbed67]

I'm not saying that they are not great people, and they do carry a lot of great products, it is just that a class 3 isnt heavy enough for a race trailer. And as far as pulling a trailer that big, I use my ext cab s10 to pull mine occasionally and it does just fine, stopping and accelerating. I wouldnt think twice about a full size 1/2 ton with a 355 backed by a 700r4 pulling a race trailer. either way to each his own

[longbed67]

I will give valley a call tomorrow, last time I started looking i never got any return calls and the calls I did get back wanted final measurements to be sure after all frame mods.

[6772owner]

I understand that, some of the bigger companies are terrible at customer service...
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[longbed67]

True that! LOL

[webfoot]

Curt makes a class IV one as well but I don't know the part number.

[chevelle]

My car weighs 2,850 lbs and the trailer is a 16 foot open trailer with a wood floor, I'm sure it doesn't weigh more than 2,000 lbs. So Im not really worried
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[big_al_71]

I also have the hidden ECE trailer hitch but I have not pulled any serious weight with it.

[longbed67]

Curt manufactures a Class 4 for 10000lbs trailer and 1000lbs tongue wt. and up to 12000lbs trailer and 1200lbs tongue with wt distribution. Part # 14082 Cost is $163 shipped to the door!

[bubba353z]

Originally Posted by longbed67

Curt manufactures a Class 4 for 10000lbs trailer and 1000lbs tongue wt. and up to 12000lbs trailer and 1200lbs tongue with wt distribution. Part # 14082 Cost is $163 shipped to the door!

That p/n shows 73 and later - will it work on a 67?

[longbed67]

Yep! 34" framerail outside to outside. I talked with one of the engineers today at curt gave him the frame rail dimensions that he needed and he took the dimensions off of another hitch for the proper drop for it to come out behind the license plate in the bottom center. He said it will fit properly and is safe to use for the rated amount with our trucks. I ordered mine today it should be in next week. I will take photos of the install when I get it in.

[chevelle]

Awesome info guys, let us know how the curt hitch plays out
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[bubba353z]

Originally Posted by longbed67

Yep! 34" framerail outside to outside. I talked with one of the engineers today at curt gave him the frame rail dimensions that he needed and he took the dimensions off of another hitch for the proper drop for it to come out behind the license plate in the bottom center. He said it will fit properly and is safe to use for the rated amount with our trucks. I ordered mine today it should be in next week. I will take photos of the install when I get it in.

Cool - I've got a 68, so I'll be waiting to see your results....