Hidden Hitches and Blazer Tanks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blue85 · 08-07-2007, 02:06 AM

Anyone here using a hidden hitch with a sport bumper and a blazer tank conversion? I'm talking about the kind like ECE sells that is completely hidden behind the bumper.

*Ozona* · 08-07-2007, 08:29 AM

I have the ECE stainless tank and their hidden hitch with a sport bumper on my '72 longbed.

A little entertaining to get it all back there, but it all fits.

pat · 08-07-2007, 08:37 AM

Thats how mine is set up. No problems.

Blue85 · 08-07-2007, 12:34 PM

Any Pics of the hitch installed?

Orange · 08-09-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue85

Any Pics of the hitch installed?

Here's some pics from various angles with a couple in relation to the frame, edge of the bumper, etc.

Hope this helps.

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DLB

69halfton · 08-07-2007, 01:15 PM

If the blazer tank doesn't fit nice, i know of a guy thats got a late model suburban tank under his, i dont know if it helps or not, and i dont know much about it.

Just thought I'd put the idea out there.

pat · 08-07-2007, 01:15 PM

Heres what it looks like without the license plate on.

Orange · 08-07-2007, 02:52 PM

I'll try to remember and take some pics of my hitch tonight if someone will tell me that pretty much ANY of the "Blazer" or "truck conversion" tanks will work.

I am thinking of relocating, but don't want to lose my hitch.

DLB

**John Fabris** · 08-07-2007, 04:38 PM

I have a factory suburban tank with the ece hidden hitch and rear sport bumper. It all works together, but it is very tight getting to the bumper bolts and takes some time. I need to drop my tank to fix my sending unit, and I have not been looking forward to it....

*Ozona* · 08-07-2007, 05:05 PM

To be honest there wasn't any drama around mounting the hitch or the ECE tank.

I took the bed off of my truck to do it, but other than that...no excitement.

I did use -8 fuel line, and on a long bed it required me to notch one of the bed supports to clear the -8 fitting/hose. That was the only thing that wasn't in the instructions from ECE as shipped. Those guys are top notch in my opinion.

cameeks · 08-10-2007, 12:42 AM

I think the only thing I need to know is where the rear strap will mount?

08-07-2007, 02:06 AM	#1
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Hidden Hitches and Blazer Tanks? Anyone here using a hidden hitch with a sport bumper and a blazer tank conversion? I'm talking about the kind like ECE sells that is completely hidden behind the bumper. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

08-07-2007, 08:29 AM	#2
Ozona Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 155	Re: Hidden Hitches and Blazer Tanks? I have the ECE stainless tank and their hidden hitch with a sport bumper on my '72 longbed. A little entertaining to get it all back there, but it all fits.

08-07-2007, 08:37 AM	#3
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Hidden Hitches and Blazer Tanks? Thats how mine is set up. No problems. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

08-07-2007, 12:34 PM	#4
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: Hidden Hitches and Blazer Tanks? Any Pics of the hitch installed? __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

08-07-2007, 01:15 PM	#6
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: Hidden Hitches and Blazer Tanks? If the blazer tank doesn't fit nice, i know of a guy thats got a late model suburban tank under his, i dont know if it helps or not, and i dont know much about it. Just thought I'd put the idea out there. __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

08-07-2007, 02:52 PM	#8
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Hidden Hitches and Blazer Tanks? I'll try to remember and take some pics of my hitch tonight if someone will tell me that pretty much ANY of the "Blazer" or "truck conversion" tanks will work. I am thinking of relocating, but don't want to lose my hitch. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index. Last edited by Orange; 08-07-2007 at 02:53 PM.

08-07-2007, 04:38 PM	#9
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Hidden Hitches and Blazer Tanks? I have a factory suburban tank with the ece hidden hitch and rear sport bumper. It all works together, but it is very tight getting to the bumper bolts and takes some time. I need to drop my tank to fix my sending unit, and I have not been looking forward to it.... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

08-07-2007, 05:05 PM	#10
Ozona Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 155	Re: Hidden Hitches and Blazer Tanks? To be honest there wasn't any drama around mounting the hitch or the ECE tank. I took the bed off of my truck to do it, but other than that...no excitement. I did use -8 fuel line, and on a long bed it required me to notch one of the bed supports to clear the -8 fitting/hose. That was the only thing that wasn't in the instructions from ECE as shipped. Those guys are top notch in my opinion.

08-10-2007, 12:42 AM	#11
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Hidden Hitches and Blazer Tanks? I think the only thing I need to know is where the rear strap will mount? __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules



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