Need help on a bumper/drop hitch. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The Big Green · 06-30-2008, 04:06 PM

I need to have my 67 1/2 ton to pull a 2001 dakota and 1991 S-10 to the races. The S-10 should be easy but the dakota on a trailer will cause my weak little stock bumper to brake where its bolted on. I don't think my bumper will ever hold up. What are you guys using to pull a trailer with, drop hitch or bigger bumper? Which is better if any, I know the drop hitch will look better IMO.

Dingfodgy · 06-30-2008, 04:25 PM

Definately go with the Class III, receiver type hitch. They're stronger and safer than pulling with your bumper. Plus if you get into heavier loads- you'll be able to hook up a set of load-balancing torsion bars that keeps weight off the tongue and reduces the deadly tail-whip action that can occur. Also- you can get a "hidden" style that mounts behind a sport bumper, so it's never seen until you use it and looks really good to boot.
BTW- If interested in one that comes out below the step bumper- let me know, I have one I'd be willing to part with.

d10s69c10 · 06-30-2008, 05:27 PM

yeah get a hitch class 3 or 4 even there are many kits available that are universal and only require drilling hole in your frame for bolts alot of "U-haul" stores sell/install them for like 250 bucks.

Longhorn Man · 06-30-2008, 05:34 PM

Personally, I would never even consider towing that kind of load on the bumper.
Honestly i wish the law enforcement would do more to stop this from happening.

The Big Green · 06-30-2008, 07:19 PM

Well, first of all I didn't really want the bigger stronger bumper to tow with. I'm kind of a drop hitch kinda guy. They are nicer, cleaner lokking, and can be hidden if you perfer them that way. Thanks for the repleys, I really wanted a reciever hitch so the classes really helped me out. Besides U-HAUL, what places can get them, any chance a place that sells truck acessories could get them, they are more on newer years but I was just thinking.

The Big Green · 06-30-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Personally, I would never even consider towing that kind of load on the bumper.
Honestly i wish the law enforcement would do more to stop this from happening.

I here you on this, I'm in the Fire career so I would like to stay on the good side of the law...lol...we are both Government.

Longhorn Man · 06-30-2008, 07:25 PM

as far as the law aspect, I could care less. I'm talkin safety.
I'll admit I've done crazy things on public roads... some involve towing stuff. But, even with my crazy shenanigans, they were far safer than 1/4 of the stuff I see hooked to a step bumper.
I *try* to go by this rule;
Figure what will be towed on a regular, or semi regular basis, then put the towing attachments on that are one step higher.

06-30-2008, 04:06 PM	#1
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Need help on a bumper/drop hitch. I need to have my 67 1/2 ton to pull a 2001 dakota and 1991 S-10 to the races. The S-10 should be easy but the dakota on a trailer will cause my weak little stock bumper to brake where its bolted on. I don't think my bumper will ever hold up. What are you guys using to pull a trailer with, drop hitch or bigger bumper? Which is better if any, I know the drop hitch will look better IMO.

06-30-2008, 04:25 PM	#2
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Need help on a bumper/drop hitch. Definately go with the Class III, receiver type hitch. They're stronger and safer than pulling with your bumper. Plus if you get into heavier loads- you'll be able to hook up a set of load-balancing torsion bars that keeps weight off the tongue and reduces the deadly tail-whip action that can occur. Also- you can get a "hidden" style that mounts behind a sport bumper, so it's never seen until you use it and looks really good to boot. BTW- If interested in one that comes out below the step bumper- let me know, I have one I'd be willing to part with. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

06-30-2008, 05:27 PM	#3
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Need help on a bumper/drop hitch. yeah get a hitch class 3 or 4 even there are many kits available that are universal and only require drilling hole in your frame for bolts alot of "U-haul" stores sell/install them for like 250 bucks. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

06-30-2008, 05:34 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Need help on a bumper/drop hitch. Personally, I would never even consider towing that kind of load on the bumper. Honestly i wish the law enforcement would do more to stop this from happening.

06-30-2008, 07:19 PM	#5
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: Need help on a bumper/drop hitch. Well, first of all I didn't really want the bigger stronger bumper to tow with. I'm kind of a drop hitch kinda guy. They are nicer, cleaner lokking, and can be hidden if you perfer them that way. Thanks for the repleys, I really wanted a reciever hitch so the classes really helped me out. Besides U-HAUL, what places can get them, any chance a place that sells truck acessories could get them, they are more on newer years but I was just thinking.

06-30-2008, 07:25 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Need help on a bumper/drop hitch. as far as the law aspect, I could care less. I'm talkin safety. I'll admit I've done crazy things on public roads... some involve towing stuff. But, even with my crazy shenanigans, they were far safer than 1/4 of the stuff I see hooked to a step bumper. I try to go by this rule; Figure what will be towed on a regular, or semi regular basis, then put the towing attachments on that are one step higher.



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