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05-10-2015, 12:10 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Ridgecrest, Ca.
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Receiver hitches
Does anyone make a class IV hitch that does not require drilling to install? Some companies say no drilling, but that is totally false in many cases. I was looking at a Reese 37087, which claims no drilling required. I only see four holes in my frame, not the six that are needed. Not even sure if the four holes I have would be a match for the hitch, which would only need two additional holes drilled. Hoping also to find a hitch that will not interfere with the spare tire rack. Any photos/information will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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05-10-2015, 12:50 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Mukwonago, WI
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Re: Receiver hitches
ill look tomorrow for number but i bought a reese and it also said no drilling required... that wasnt the case though. i had 6 holes and only 2 lined up the others were too far inside and forward
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05-10-2015, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Maine
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Re: Receiver hitches
U-haul is the hitch experts. If their hitch needs drilling then they all do. There is enough holes in these frames that you wouldn't think it would be necessary, but no big deal if you need to drill a couple holes.
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05-10-2015, 09:49 AM
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Location: daytonabeach
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Re: Receiver hitches
jcwhitney has a large selection of hitches
hire somebody to drill holes if you aint up to it
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05-10-2015, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Ridgecrest, Ca.
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Re: Receiver hitches
I don't mind drilling holes, I was just hoping to find one that will match at least two, if not four existing holes. Despite my truck having the factory Trailering Special option, it has never had a receiver hitch on it. Hoping also to find one that does not interfere with the spare tire mounting.
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05-10-2015, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Tucson, AZ
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Re: Receiver hitches
I have found that most squares have had the spare tire carrier removed because it does interfere with a receiver hitch. I moved the pivot bolt on my stock spare tire carrier forward about one inch and the spare tire just clears the hitch and the exhaust (which I have routed out the sides, not the back.) I think I have a 5,000# Draw Tite hitch but I think the Reese hitches are about the same dimensions.
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05-11-2015, 02:22 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Visalia, Ca
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Re: Receiver hitches
Does it have to be a class IV the factory III on my blazer bolts into the factory holes for the outer bumper brackets and another hole near end of frame on both sides I don't have a pickup anymore so I can't check to see if all the holes are there
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05-11-2015, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
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Re: Receiver hitches
I got a class 3 Reese tow-power multi fit truck hitch from walmart. 120 bucks said it only fit 88s & up but it fit my 85 with no drilling.
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